Patents by Inventor Juan Carlos E. Mondelli
Juan Carlos E. Mondelli 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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Publication number: 20240133264Abstract: A cementing system includes an inner string configured to be received into a casing string in a wellbore. The cementing system also includes a stinger coupled to the inner string and configured to be received into a float shoe connected to the casing string. The cementing system also includes a first retractable joint coupled to the inner string. The retractable joint is configured to reduce in axial length so as to permit at least part of stinger to be withdrawn from engagement with the float shoe while a weight of the inner string is supported by a hanger running tool and casing hanger connected to the casing. The inner string, the stinger, and the retractable joint form at least a part of a flowpath that extends through an end of the casing string at the float shoe.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2023Publication date: April 25, 2024Inventors: John Christopher Jordan, Amy L. Farrar, Juan Carlos E. Mondelli, Steven Russell
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Patent number: 10619428Abstract: A connection assembly for automated lifting and positioning of a chiksan or other fluid conduit in proximity to a fluid inlet of a device such as, for example, a cement or hydraulic fracturing head. Once a chiksan or other flow line is positioned in a desired location, a secure connection is made between the outlet of the chiksan or other fluid conduit and the fluid inlet including, without limitation, when the device is positioned at an elevated location above a rig floor.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2018Date of Patent: April 14, 2020Assignee: Blackhawk Specialty Tools, LLCInventors: Ron D. Robichaux, James G. Martens, John E. Hebert, Juan Carlos E. Mondelli, James Champagne, Joseph Boudreaux, Scottie J. Scott, Jeremy LeCompte
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Publication number: 20180328121Abstract: A connection assembly for automated lifting and positioning of a chiksan or other fluid conduit in proximity to a fluid inlet of a device such as, for example, a cement or hydraulic fracturing head. Once a chiksan or other flow line is positioned in a desired location, a secure connection is made between the outlet of the chiksan or other fluid conduit and the fluid inlet including, without limitation, when the device is positioned at an elevated location above a rig floor.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2018Publication date: November 15, 2018Inventors: Ron D. Robichaux, James G. Martens, John E. Hebert, Juan Carlos E. Mondelli, James Champagne, Joseph Boudreaux, Scottie J. Scott, Jeremy LeCompte
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Patent number: 10041310Abstract: A connection assembly for automated lifting and positioning of a chiksan or other fluid conduit in proximity to a fluid inlet of a device such as, for example, a cement or hydraulic fracturing head. Once a chiksan or other flow line is positioned in a desired location, a secure connection is made between the outlet of the chiksan or other fluid conduit and the fluid inlet including, without limitation, when the device is positioned at an elevated location above a rig floor.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2017Date of Patent: August 7, 2018Assignee: Blackhawk Specialty Tools, LLCInventors: Ron D. Robichaux, James G. Martens, John E. Hebert, Juan Carlos E. Mondelli, James Champagne, Joseph Boudreaux, Scottie J. Scott, Jeremy LeCompte
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Publication number: 20170298700Abstract: A connection assembly for automated lifting and positioning of a chiksan or other fluid conduit in proximity to a fluid inlet of a device such as, for example, a cement or hydraulic fracturing head. Once a chiksan or other flow line is positioned in a desired location, a secure connection is made between the outlet of the chiksan or other fluid conduit and the fluid inlet including, without limitation, when the device is positioned at an elevated location above a rig floor.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2017Publication date: October 19, 2017Inventors: RON D. ROBICHAUX, JAMES G. MARTENS, JOHN E. HEBERT, JUAN CARLOS E. MONDELLI, JAMES CHAMPAGNE, JOSEPH BOUDREAUX, SCOTTIE J. SCOTT, JEREMY LeCOMPTE
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Patent number: 9689216Abstract: A connection assembly for automated lifting and positioning of a chiksan or other fluid conduit in proximity to a fluid inlet of a device such as, for example, a cement head. Once a chiksan or other flow line is positioned in a desired location, a secure connection is made between the outlet of the chiksan or other fluid conduit and the fluid inlet of a cement head including, without limitation, when the cement head is positioned at an elevated location above a rig floor.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2016Date of Patent: June 27, 2017Assignee: Blackhawk Specialty Tools, LLCInventors: Ron D. Robichaux, James G. Martens, John E. Hebert, Juan Carlos E. Mondelli, James Champagne, Joseph Boudreaux, Scottie J. Scott, Jeremy LeCompte
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Patent number: 9683437Abstract: An electro-mechanical indicator system for signaling when a droppable object (such as, for example, a dart, plug or ball) is released during well cementing operations. A body section has first and second chambers divided by a fluid and pressure sealing barrier. A mechanical trigger mechanism is situated in the first chamber, which is exposed to elevated pressures and harsh wellbore fluids. Less robust components, such as sensor(s), power source(s), and signal device(s) located in the second chamber, remain isolated from the wellbore environment and elevated pressures.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2014Date of Patent: June 20, 2017Assignee: Blackhawk Specialty Tools, LLCInventors: Kenneth Flanigan, James F. Giebeler, Juan Carlos E. Mondelli, Ron D. Robichaux
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Patent number: 9605505Abstract: A remotely operated lifting top drive cement head has a high tensile strength and the ability to swivel or rotate. The cement head permits selective launching of darts, setting plugs, balls or other objects which can be held in place within the cement head without being damaged or washed away by slurry flow, but which can be launched as desired. The cement head can be remotely operated without requiring personnel to be lifted off the rig floor to actuate the tool or observe tool status.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2015Date of Patent: March 28, 2017Assignee: Blackhawk Specialty Tools, LLCInventors: Ron D. Robichaux, James F. Giebeler, Juan Carlos E. Mondelli
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Patent number: 9500060Abstract: A remotely operated lifting top drive cement head is provided having a high tensile strength, as well as the ability to swivel or rotate about a central vertical axis. The cement head permits selective launching of darts, setting plugs, balls or other objects which can be held in place within the cement head without being damaged or washed away by slurry flow, but which can be beneficially launched into said slurry flow at desired point(s) during the cementing process. The internal components of the cement head can be easily accessed using interrupted thread connections that can be quickly and easy connected and disconnected in the field without requiring specialized equipment. The cement head can be rigged up and remotely operated without requiring the lifting of personnel off the rig floor to actuate the tool or observe tool status.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2014Date of Patent: November 22, 2016Assignee: Blackhawk Specialty Tools, LLCInventors: Ron D. Robichaux, James F. Giebeler, Juan Carlos E. Mondelli
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Publication number: 20160145953Abstract: A connection assembly for automated lifting and positioning of a chiksan or other fluid conduit in proximity to a fluid inlet of a device such as, for example, a cement head. Once a chiksan or other flow line is positioned in a desired location, a secure connection is made between the outlet of the chiksan or other fluid conduit and the fluid inlet of a cement head including, without limitation, when the cement head is positioned at an elevated location above a rig floor.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2016Publication date: May 26, 2016Inventors: JAMES G. MARTENS, JOHN E. HEBERT, RON D. ROBICHAUX, JUAN CARLOS E. MONDELLI, JAMES CHAMPAGNE, JOSEPH BOUDREAUX, SCOTTIE J. SCOTT, JEREMY LeCOMPTE
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Publication number: 20160102521Abstract: A remotely operated lifting top drive cement head has a high tensile strength and the ability to swivel or rotate. The cement head permits selective launching of darts, setting plugs, balls or other objects which can be held in place within the cement head without being damaged or washed away by slurry flow, but which can be launched as desired. The cement head can be remotely operated without requiring personnel to be lifted off the rig floor to actuate the tool or observe tool status.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2015Publication date: April 14, 2016Inventors: RON D. ROBICHAUX, JAMES F. GIEBELER, JUAN CARLOS E. MONDELLI
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Patent number: 9297218Abstract: A centralizer assembly having a tubular body member with upper and lower channels extending around the external surface of said central tubular body member. A bow spring assembly having bow spring members is installed around the outer surface of the tubular body member and can rotate about the outer surface of the central tubular body member. Bow spring heel supports prevent the bow spring members from contacting the outer surface of the central tubular member when compressed. Non-abrasive materials prevent damage to wellhead or other polished bore receptacles. A robust bolster frame protects the centralizer assembly during shipping, storage or other periods of non-use.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2015Date of Patent: March 29, 2016Assignee: Blackhawk Specialty Tools, LLCInventors: J. Christopher Jordan, James G. Martens, Jeffrey J. Arcement, Juan Carlos E. Mondelli, John E. Hebert, Scottie J. Scott, Thomas A. Dupreā²
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Publication number: 20150368991Abstract: A centralizer assembly having a tubular body member with upper and lower channels extending around the external surface of said central tubular body member. A bow spring assembly having bow spring members is installed around the outer surface of the tubular body member and can rotate about the outer surface of the central tubular body member. Bow spring heel supports prevent the bow spring members from contacting the outer surface of the central tubular member when compressed. Non-abrasive materials prevent damage to wellhead or other polished bore receptacles. A robust bolster frame protects the centralizer assembly during shipping, storage or other periods of non-use.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 10, 2015Publication date: December 24, 2015Inventors: J. CHRISTOPHER JORDAN, JAMES G. MARTENS, JEFFREY J. ARCEMENT, JUAN CARLOS E. MONDELLI, JOHN E. HEBERT, SCOTTIE J. SCOTT, THOMAS A. DUPRE'
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Publication number: 20150159457Abstract: A connection assembly for automated lifting and positioning of a chiksan or other fluid conduit in proximity to a fluid inlet of a device such as, for example, a cement head. Once a chiksan or other flow line is positioned in a desired location, a secure connection is made between the outlet of the chiksan or other fluid conduit and the fluid inlet of a cement head including, without limitation, when the cement head is positioned at an elevated location above a rig floor.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2014Publication date: June 11, 2015Inventors: JOHN E. HEBERT, JAMES G. MARTENS, Ron D. Robichaux, Juan Carlos E. Mondelli, James Champagne, Joseph Boudreaux, Scottie J. Scott, Jeremy LeCompte
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Publication number: 20140374092Abstract: An electro-mechanical indicator system for signaling when a droppable object (such as, for example, a dart, plug or ball) is released during well cementing operations. A body section has first and second chambers divided by a fluid and pressure sealing barrier. A mechanical trigger mechanism is situated in the first chamber, which is exposed to elevated pressures and harsh wellbore fluids. Less robust components, such as sensor(s), power source(s), and signal device(s) located in the second chamber, remain isolated from the wellbore environment and elevated pressures.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2014Publication date: December 25, 2014Inventors: KENNETH FLANIGAN, JAMES F. GIEBELER, JUAN CARLOS E. MONDELLI, RON D. ROBICHAUX
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Patent number: 8887799Abstract: An electro-mechanical indicator system for signaling when a droppable object (such as, for example, a dart, plug or ball) is released during well cementing operations. A body section has first and second chambers divided by a fluid and pressure sealing barrier. A mechanical trigger mechanism is situated in the first chamber, which is exposed to elevated pressures and harsh wellbore fluids. Less robust components, such as sensor(s), power source(s), and signal device(s) located in the second chamber, remain isolated from the wellbore environment and elevated pressures.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2011Date of Patent: November 18, 2014Assignee: Blackhawk Specialty Tools, LLCInventors: Ron D. Robichaux, James F. Giebeler, Juan Carlos E. Mondelli, Kenneth Flanigan
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Publication number: 20140151044Abstract: A remotely operated lifting top drive cement head is provided having a high tensile strength, as well as the ability to swivel or rotate about a central vertical axis. The cement head permits selective launching of darts, setting plugs, balls or other objects which can be held in place within the cement head without being damaged or washed away by slurry flow, but which can be beneficially launched into said slurry flow at desired point(s) during the cementing process. The internal components of the cement head can be easily accessed using interrupted thread connections that can be quickly and easy connected and disconnected in the field without requiring specialized equipment. The cement head can be rigged up and remotely operated without requiring the lifting of personnel off the rig floor to actuate the tool or observe tool status.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2014Publication date: June 5, 2014Inventors: Ron D. Robichaux, James F. Giebeler, Juan Carlos E. Mondelli
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Patent number: 8636067Abstract: A remotely operated lifting top drive cement head is provided having a high tensile strength, as well as the ability to swivel or rotate about a central vertical axis. The cement head permits selective launching of darts, setting plugs, balls or other objects which can be held in place within the cement head without being damaged or washed away by slurry flow, but which can be beneficially launched into said slurry flow at desired point(s) during the cementing process. The internal components of the cement head can be easily accessed using interrupted thread connections that can be quickly and easy connected and disconnected in the field without requiring specialized equipment. The cement head can be rigged up and remotely operated without requiring the lifting of personnel off the rig floor to actuate the tool or observe tool status.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2010Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Assignee: Blackhawk Specialty Tools, LLCInventors: Ron D. Robichaux, James F. Giebeler, Juan Carlos E. Mondelli