Patents by Inventor Jeff H. Moss
Jeff H. Moss 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).
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Patent number: 11203927Abstract: A method and system are described for wirelessly communicating along tubular members. The method includes determining, constructing and installing a communication network, which communicates using one or more communication coupling devices along one or more tubular members. The communication network is used to perform operations for a system, such as hydrocarbon operations, which may involve hydrocarbon exploration, hydrocarbon development, and/or hydrocarbon production.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2018Date of Patent: December 21, 2021Assignee: ExxonMobil Upstream Research CompanyInventors: Timothy F. Kinn, Xiaohua Yi, Scott William Clawson, Mark M. Disko, Kenneth W. Desmond, Jeff H. Moss
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Patent number: 11105384Abstract: Systems and a method for braking an object are provided. An example method, includes determining the expected speed of the object, monitoring the expected speed of the object, and determining if the actual speed of the object is within a preset tolerance of the expected speed. If the speed is not within the preset tolerance of the expected speed, a magnetorheological brake is activated to slow the object.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2020Date of Patent: August 31, 2021Assignee: ExxonMobil Upstream Research CompanyInventors: Michael C. Romer, Jeff H. Moss
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Patent number: 10968730Abstract: A method of optimizing drilling ramp-up is provided herein. More specifically, a method of ramping up a drilling operation from a static condition (0, 0) to optimum drilling parameter values (WOB*, RPM*) is provided. The method includes identifying a set of drilling control variables used in forming the wellbore. Examples include weight-on-bit (WOB) and rate of penetration (RPM). The method additionally includes selecting desired control variable values for a first identified drilling stage. The values may be generically referred to as (V1, V2). The method also includes increasing the drilling control variables from (0, 0) to pre-defined drilling control variable values (V1, V2). Preferably, V1 is a WOB value while V2 is a rotation speed value (RPM). The method also comprises monitoring a performance index (PI), wherein (PI) is a combination of torque (TQ) and penetration rate (RPM).Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2018Date of Patent: April 6, 2021Assignee: ExxonMobil Upstream Research CompanyInventors: Lei Wang, Gregory S. Payette, Jeffrey R. Bailey, Jeff H. Moss
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Publication number: 20210010348Abstract: Systems and a method for braking an object are provided. An example method, includes determining the expected speed of the object, monitoring the expected speed of the object, and determining if the actual speed of the object is within a preset tolerance of the expected speed. If the speed is not within the preset tolerance of the expected speed, a magnetorheological brake is activated to slow the object.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2020Publication date: January 14, 2021Inventors: Michael C. Romer, Jeff H. Moss
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Publication number: 20190153858Abstract: A method and system are described for wirelessly communicating along tubular members. The method includes determining, constructing and installing a communication network, which communicates using one or more communication coupling devices along one or more tubular members. The communication network is used to perform operations for a system, such as hydrocarbon operations, which may involve hydrocarbon exploration, hydrocarbon development, and/or hydrocarbon production.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2018Publication date: May 23, 2019Inventors: Timothy F. Kinn, Xiaohua Yi, Scott William Clawson, Mark M. Disko, Kenneth W. Desmond, Jeff H. Moss
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Publication number: 20190032467Abstract: A method of optimizing drilling ramp-up is provided herein. More specifically, a method of ramping up a drilling operation from a static condition (0, 0) to optimum drilling parameter values (WOB*, RPM*) is provided. The method includes identifying a set of drilling control variables used in forming the wellbore. Examples include weight-on-bit (WOB) and rate of penetration (RPM). The method additionally includes selecting desired control variable values for a first identified drilling stage. The values may be generically referred to as (V1, V2). The method also includes increasing the drilling control variables from (0, 0) to pre-defined drilling control variable values (V1, V2). Preferably, V1 is a WOB value while V2 is a rotation speed value (RPM). The method also comprises monitoring a performance index (PI), wherein (PI) is a combination of torque (TQ) and penetration rate (RPM).Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2018Publication date: January 31, 2019Inventors: Lei Wang, Gregory S. Payette, Jeffrey R. Bailey, Jeff H. Moss
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Patent number: 9057261Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for fracturing rock in a formation to enhance the production of fluids from the formation. In one exemplary method, one or more wells are drilled into a reservoir, wherein each well comprises a main wellbore with two or more lateral wellbores drilled out from the main wellbore. One or more explosive charges are placed within each of the two or more lateral wellbores, and the explosive charges are detonated to generate pressure pulses which at least partially fracture a rock between the two or more lateral wellbores. The detonations are timed such that one or more pressure pulses emanating from different lateral wellbores interact.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2011Date of Patent: June 16, 2015Assignee: ExxonMobil Upstream Research CompanyInventors: Clifford Walters, Nancy Hyangsil Choi, Michael Edward McCracken, Jeff H. Moss
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Publication number: 20130000908Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for fracturing rock in a formation to enhance the production of fluids from the formation. In one exemplary method, one or more wells are drilled into a reservoir, wherein each well comprises a main wellbore with two or more lateral wellbores drilled out from the main wellbore. One or more explosive charges are placed within each of the two or more lateral wellbores, and the explosive charges are detonated to generate pressure pulses which at least partially fracture a rock between the two or more lateral wellbores. The detonations are timed such that one or more pressure pulses emanating from different lateral wellbores interact.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2011Publication date: January 3, 2013Inventors: Clifford C. Walters, Nancy Hyangsil Choi, Michael Edward McCracken, Jeff H. Moss
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Publication number: 20120325458Abstract: A method and system for heating a subsurface formation using electrical resistance heating includes providing a wellbore which has a production portion that penetrates an interval of organic-rich rock within the subsurface formation. The method includes forming a fracture in the organic-rich rock along a plane that is generally parallel with the production portion of the wellbore. A first electrically conductive proppant is placed into the fracture. Second and third electrically conductive proppants are placed within the wellbore and in electrical communication with the first electrically conductive proppant. The second and third proppants are spaced apart, and have a bulk resistivity that is less than the bulk resistivity of the first proppant. The method then includes passing an electric current through the fracture such that heat is generated by electrical resistivity within the first proppant sufficient to pyrolyze at least a portion of the organic-rich rock into hydrocarbon fluids.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2012Publication date: December 27, 2012Inventors: Abdel Madood M. El-Rabaa, Robert D. Kaminsky, William Symington, Jeff H. Moss
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Patent number: 7743831Abstract: A method and apparatus associated with producing hydrocarbons. In one embodiment, the apparatus comprises at least one heating element that is disposed in a chamber with actuator material. A member is also partially coupled to the chamber. The member is configured to extend to a first configuration when the at least one heating element converts at least a portion of the actuator material from a first phase to a second phase and contract to a second configuration when the actuator material converts from the second phase to the first phase.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2006Date of Patent: June 29, 2010Assignee: ExxonMobile Upstream Research CompanyInventors: Franz D. Bunnell, Jeff H. Moss, Jon Blacklock
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Publication number: 20090205833Abstract: A method and apparatus associated with producing hydrocarbons. In one embodiment, the apparatus comprises at least one heating element that is disposed in a chamber with actuator material. A member is also partially coupled to the chamber. The member is configured to extend to a first configuration when the at least one heating element converts at least a portion of the actuator material from a first phase to a second phase and contract to a second configuration when the actuator material converts from the second phase to the first phase.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2006Publication date: August 20, 2009Inventors: Franz D. Bunnell, Jeff H. Moss, Jon Blacklock
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Patent number: 7331385Abstract: Methods are provided that include the steps of providing wells in a formation, establishing one or more fractures (12) in the formation, such that each fracture intersects at least one of the wells (16, 18), placing electrically conductive material in the fractures, and generating electric current through the fractures and through the material such that sufficient heat (10) is generated by electrical resistivity within the material to pyrolyze organic matter in the formation into producible hydrocarbons.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2004Date of Patent: February 19, 2008Assignee: ExxonMobil Upstream Research CompanyInventors: William A. Symington, Michele M. Thomas, Quinn R. Passey, Abdel Wadood M. El-Rabaa, Jeff H. Moss, Robert D. Kaminsky
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Patent number: 6659180Abstract: The well intervention system of the invention is a novel subsea deployed wire line, “stiff wire” (conventional wire-line located inside reeled tubing or embedded in the tubing wall), coil tubing, or reeled pipe unit landed on the existing subsea wellhead assembly or tree, wherein the unit includes as an additional novel component a “carousel” tool caddy. The carousel is utilized to allow the remote change-out of multiple tool strings that are included in the carousel prior to deployment, thereby eliminating the need for a “riser” conduit to the surface or the need to trip tools through the riser column for tool replacement. The subject invention also includes an improved method for conducting a well intervention activity, wherein the method includes the step of selecting a tool for the well intervention activity from a carousel tool caddy located in close proximity to the well.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2002Date of Patent: December 9, 2003Assignee: ExxonMobil Upstream ResearchInventor: Jeff H. Moss
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Publication number: 20030079881Abstract: The well intervention system of the invention is a novel subsea deployed wire line, “stiff wire” (conventional wire-line located inside reeled tubing or embedded in the tubing wall), coil tubing, or reeled pipe unit landed on the existing subsea wellhead assembly or tree, wherein the unit includes as an additional novel component a “carousel” tool caddy. The carousel is utilized to allow the remote change-out of multiple tool strings that are included in the carousel prior to deployment, thereby eliminating the need for a “riser” conduit to the surface or the need to trip tools through the riser column for tool replacement. The subject invention also includes an improved method for conducting a well intervention activity, wherein the method includes the step of selecting a tool for the well intervention activity from a carousel tool caddy located in close proximity to the well.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2002Publication date: May 1, 2003Applicant: EXXONMOBIL UPSTREAM RESEARCH COMPANYInventor: Jeff H. Moss
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Patent number: 6488093Abstract: The well intervention system is a subsea deployed wire line, “stiff wire” (conventional wire-line located inside reeled tubing or embedded in the tubing wall), coil tubing, or reeled pipe unit landed on the existing subsea wellhead assembly or tree, wherein the unit includes as an additional novel component a “carousel” tool caddy. The carousel is utilized to allow the remote change-out of multiple tool strings that are included in the carousel prior to deployment, thereby eliminating the need for a “riser” conduit to the surface or the need to trip tools through the riser column for tool replacement. A method for conducting a well intervention activity, wherein the method includes the step of selecting a tool for the well intervention activity from a carousel tool caddy located in close proximity to the well. The invention system may also be employed in a similar manner to conduct repair or surveillance operations for pipelines or flowlines having flow control manifolds.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2001Date of Patent: December 3, 2002Assignee: ExxonMobil Upstream Research CompanyInventor: Jeff H. Moss
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Publication number: 20020164212Abstract: A deeply buried transmission line and a method for installing same wherein the majority of the line is buried at depth (e.g. up to 5000 feet or more) well below conventionally buried lines. This provide much greater security from either accidental or intentional damage to the line. The line is initiated by drilling a wellbore in a downward vertical direction to a first depth (e.g. about 500 feet) from spaced surface points before the respective wellbores are curved into in a horizontal direction towards each other at a second depth (e.g. about 5000 feet) where they ultimately intersect. By drilling a wellbore downward from small, spaced surface plots at either end of the line, only a small surface area is affected during the installation of the line.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2000Publication date: November 7, 2002Inventor: Jeff H. Moss
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Publication number: 20020134552Abstract: The well intervention system of the invention is a novel subsea deployed wire line, “stiff wire” (conventional wire-line located inside reeled tubing or embedded in the tubing wall), coil tubing, or reeled pipe unit landed on the existing subsea wellhead assembly or tree, wherein the unit includes as an additional novel component a “carousel” tool caddy. The carousel is utilized to allow the remote change-out of multiple tool strings that are included in the carousel prior to deployment, thereby eliminating the need for a “riser” conduit to the surface or the need to trip tools through the riser column for tool replacement. The subject invention also includes an improved method for conducting a well intervention activity, wherein the method includes the step of selecting a tool for the well intervention activity from a carousel tool caddy located in close proximity to the well.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2001Publication date: September 26, 2002Inventor: Jeff H. Moss