Patents by Inventor Jason Paul Metzger

Jason Paul Metzger has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20230212927
    Abstract: A perforating gun is disclosed with shaped charges at a preferential orientation. An example includes a gun body and a charge carrier disposed within the gun body. The charge carrier defines a longitudinal carrier axis and has a plurality of axially-spaced charge mounting locations. A plurality of charges are each pivotally mounted to the charge carrier at one of the respective charge mounting locations about a charge pivot axis transverse to the longitudinal carrier axis. The charges may preferentially align in response to gravity so their orientation remains constant throughout a range of inclination of the wellbore.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2022
    Publication date: July 6, 2023
    Applicant: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason Karl Cook, Jason Paul Metzger, Randall Scott Moore, Matthew Craig Mlcak
  • Patent number: 11649703
    Abstract: A perforating apparatus and method are disclosed wherein voids and inclusions may be configured to promote fragmentation of the charge case into pieces of less than a target size. In one example, the charge case of a shaped charge has a plurality of inclusions of a material interspersed with a plurality of voids of the material to promote fragmentation of the charge case. The inclusions and voids may be disposed along the periphery, such as along a mounting flange. In some examples, the voids may be holes of any of a variety of shapes, geometries, and positioning formed in the parent material of the charge case. In other examples, pieces of hardened material may be embedded in the parent material of the charge case to displace the parent material as well as to initiate probable locations of fragmentation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason Paul Metzger, Camille Anne Bryant, Richard Calvin Nelms, Christopher C. Hoelscher
  • Publication number: 20220364444
    Abstract: A perforating apparatus and method are disclosed wherein voids and inclusions may be configured to promote fragmentation of the charge case into pieces of less than a target size. In one example, the charge case of a shaped charge has a plurality of inclusions of a material interspersed with a plurality of voids of the material to promote fragmentation of the charge case. The inclusions and voids may be disposed along the periphery, such as along a mounting flange. In some examples, the voids may be holes of any of a variety of shapes, geometries, and positioning formed in the parent material of the charge case. In other examples, pieces of hardened material may be embedded in the parent material of the charge case to displace the parent material as well as to initiate probable locations of fragmentation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2021
    Publication date: November 17, 2022
    Applicant: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason Paul Metzger, Camille Anne Bryant, Richard Calvin Nelms, Christopher C. Hoelscher
  • Patent number: 11220891
    Abstract: Provided are liners for a shaped charge and corresponding methods of use. An example liner comprises a generally conical shape having an apex, an open side, a liner wall comprising a thickness, and an axis extending through the center of the liner from the apex to the center of the open side. The liner comprises a liner height extending in a vertical plane from the center of the open side to the apex, a liner radius extending along a horizontal plane that is perpendicular to the axis at the open side of the liner and that extends from the axis to an outermost edge of the liner wall. The ratio of the liner height to the liner diameter is about 0.90 to about 1.10. The liner wall comprises an apex curvature, a first wall curvature, a second wall curvature, and a third wall curvature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2022
    Assignee: HALLIBURTON ENERGY SERVICES, INC.
    Inventors: Jason Paul Metzger, Steve Shih-Hsiang Lin, Brenden Michael Grove
  • Publication number: 20210332677
    Abstract: Included are methods and systems for oilfield perforating. An example system includes a firing head subassembly; a gun subassembly; and 4,10-dinitro-2,6,8,12-tetraoxa-4,10-diazatetracyclo[5.5.0.05,9.03,11]-dodecane (“TEX”). An example method includes lowering a perforating system into a casing of a wellbore, wherein the perforating system comprises TEX; detonating the TEX; and perforating the casing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2019
    Publication date: October 28, 2021
    Inventors: Brenden Michael GROVE, Nicholas HARRINGTON, Jason Paul METZGER
  • Patent number: 11136867
    Abstract: A perforating gun including a carrier having a longitudinal length, one or more energetic devices received within the carrier configured to produce one or more mechanical waves, and one or more wave manipulators disposed along the longitudinal length of the carrier. The one or more wave manipulators generate an altered wave in an opposite travel direction of one or more mechanical waves traveling along the longitudinal length of the carrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2021
    Assignee: HALLIBURTON ENERGY SERVICES, INC.
    Inventors: Richard Ellis Robey, Joseph Todd Macgillivary, Jason Paul Metzger
  • Patent number: 11002119
    Abstract: A method and apparatus according to which a perforating gun includes a first detonation train and a second detonation train. The first detonation train is detonable to perforate a wellbore proximate a subterranean formation. The first detonation train includes a first detonating fuse and a perforating charge ballistically connected to the first detonating fuse. The second detonation train is detonable to increase an internal energy of the perforating gun after detonation of at least a portion of the first detonation train. The second detonation train includes a second detonating fuse ballistically connected to the first detonating fuse. In some embodiments, increasing the internal energy of the perforating gun after detonating the at least a portion of the first detonation train decreases and/or delays pressure drawdown within the wellbore.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2021
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Ellis Robey, Jason Paul Metzger, Brenden Michael Grove
  • Publication number: 20210032963
    Abstract: A perforating gun including a carrier having a longitudinal length, one or more energetic devices received within the carrier configured to produce one or more mechanical waves, and one or more wave manipulators disposed along the longitudinal length of the carrier. The one or more wave manipulators generate an altered wave in an opposite travel direction of one or more mechanical waves traveling along the longitudinal length of the carrier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2017
    Publication date: February 4, 2021
    Applicant: HALLIBURTON ENERGY SERVICES, INC.
    Inventors: Richard Ellis ROBEY, Joseph Todd MACGILLIVARY, Jason Paul METZGER
  • Publication number: 20200408075
    Abstract: Provided are liners for a shaped charge and corresponding methods of use. An example liner comprises a generally conical shape having an apex, an open side, a liner wall comprising a thickness, and an axis extending through the center of the liner from the apex to the center of the open side. The liner comprises a liner height extending in a vertical plane from the center of the open side to the apex, a liner radius extending along a horizontal plane that is perpendicular to the axis at the open side of the liner and that extends from the axis to an outermost edge of the liner wall. The ratio of the liner height to the liner diameter is about 0.90 to about 1.10. The liner wall comprises an apex curvature, a first wall curvature, a second wall curvature, and a third wall curvature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2018
    Publication date: December 31, 2020
    Inventors: Jason Paul METZGER, Steve Shih-hsiang LIN, Brenden Michael GROVE
  • Publication number: 20200392820
    Abstract: A method and apparatus according to which a perforating gun includes a first detonation train and a second detonation train. The first detonation train is detonable to perforate a wellbore proximate a subterranean formation. The first detonation train includes a first detonating fuse and a perforating charge ballistically connected to the first detonating fuse. The second detonation train is detonable to increase an internal energy of the perforating gun after detonation of at least a portion of the first detonation train. The second detonation train includes a second detonating fuse ballistically connected to the first detonating fuse. In some embodiments, increasing the internal energy of the perforating gun after detonating the at least a portion of the first detonation train decreases and/or delays pressure drawdown within the wellbore.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2019
    Publication date: December 17, 2020
    Inventors: Richard Ellis ROBEY, Jason Paul METZGER, Brenden Michael GROVE
  • Publication number: 20200208485
    Abstract: Provided is a shaped charge for use in a radial cutter. The shaped charge, in one example, includes a circular charge formed into a predetermined shape, the predetermined shape selected to form a concave edge. The circular charge, in this example, is formed from a Triaminotrinitrobenzene based material. The shaped charge, in this example, additionally includes a liner shaped to extend along the concave edge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2019
    Publication date: July 2, 2020
    Inventors: Christopher C. Hoelscher, Jason Paul Metzger
  • Patent number: 10480295
    Abstract: An explosive charge assembly comprises a housing, a liner disposed on a face of an explosive charge, an opening through the liner disposed at the apex, and a lip disposed around the perimeter of the opening. The liner forms an apex and a mouth opposite the apex, and the liner and the explosive charge are disposed in the housing. The explosive charge is disposed between the liner and the housing, and the lip extends from the liner in a direction towards the mouth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2019
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Jerry L. Walker, Jason Paul Metzger, Gerald Graves Craddock, Jr.
  • Patent number: 10161724
    Abstract: A shaped-charge liner for a shaped-charge assembly is provided. The shaped-charge assembly includes a housing, a liner, and explosive material between the housing and the liner. The liner includes an apex portion that has an opening and that defines a fold around the opening. The explosive material supports the apex portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2018
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Jerry Leroy Walker, Jason Paul Metzger
  • Patent number: 10041337
    Abstract: A shaped-charge liner for a shaped-charge assembly is provided. The shaped-charge assembly includes a housing, a single liner, and explosive material between the housing and the liner. The single liner includes an apex portion constructed from a first material and a skirt portion made from a second material that is different than the first material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2018
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Jerry Leroy Walker, Jason Paul Metzger
  • Publication number: 20160153267
    Abstract: An explosive charge assembly comprises a housing, a liner disposed on a face of an explosive charge, an opening through the liner disposed at the apex, and a lip disposed around the perimeter of the opening. The liner forms an apex and a mouth opposite the apex, and the liner and the explosive charge are disposed in the housing. The explosive charge is disposed between the liner and the housing, and the lip extends from the liner in a direction towards the mouth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2013
    Publication date: June 2, 2016
    Applicant: HALLIBURTON ENERGY SERVICES, INC.
    Inventors: Jerry L. Walker, Jason Paul Metzger, Gerald Graves Craddock, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20160123709
    Abstract: A shaped-charge liner for a shaped-charge assembly is provided. The shaped-charge assembly includes a housing, a liner, and explosive material between the housing and the liner. The liner includes an apex portion that has an opening and that defines a fold around the opening. The explosive material supports the apex portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2013
    Publication date: May 5, 2016
    Inventors: Jerry Leroy Walker, Jason Paul Metzger
  • Publication number: 20160090826
    Abstract: A shaped-charge liner for a shaped-charge assembly is provided. The shaped-charge assembly includes a housing, a single liner, and explosive material between the housing and the liner. The single liner includes an apex portion constructed from a first material and a skirt portion made from a second material that is different than the first material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2013
    Publication date: March 31, 2016
    Inventors: Jerry Leroy Walker, Jason Paul Metzger