Patents by Inventor Kelvin FALK

Kelvin FALK 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: 20220298889
    Abstract: Systems and methodologies are provided for simultaneously milling obstructions from within a subterranean wellbore while pumping the milled obstructions and debris from the wellbore to the surface. The present systems and methodologies are operative in a first milling and/or cleanout mode of operation to both mill the obstructions from the wellbore and then to clean such debris therefrom, a cleanout mode of operation alone, and/or a flushing mode of operation to flush the system and wellbore as desired. The present systems and methods of use may comprise providing at least one sealing assembly for sealingly positioning the system within the annular space of the wellbore, isolated the wellbore therebelow, providing at least one pump assembly configured in reverse circulation for cleaning the wellbore, and providing at least one milling assembly for milling obstructions from within the wellbore.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2020
    Publication date: September 22, 2022
    Inventors: Kelvin Falk, Brandon Yorgason, Nick Thauberger, Bob Stinn
  • Patent number: 11174729
    Abstract: Systems and methods for testing one or more closeable or fixed ports in a horizontal section of a well are provided. One of the systems comprises a jointed tubing string deployable by a service rig and a bottomhole assembly attached the jointed tubing string, the bottomhole assembly comprising a jet pump, a pressure sealing device, and an intake. The system may further include one or more of a shifting tool, a casing collar locator, an extension tubing, and an isolation device. The system draws fluid from the ports through the intake and the fluid may be tested as it flows through the buttonhole assembly and/or at surface. The isolation device may have a lower portion that is detachable from and re-attachable to the remaining components of the bottomhole assembly thereabove.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2021
    Assignee: Source Rock Energy Partners Inc.
    Inventors: Kelvin Falk, Brandon Yorgason, Matthew Thauberger, Nicholas Thauberger
  • Patent number: 10746198
    Abstract: A jet pump, a jet pump data tool system, and method of use thereof. The jet pump includes a body having an intake, a first aperture, and a second aperture between the first aperture and the intake. A carrier is seated in the body and receivable in the first aperture. The carrier includes a venturi for drawing wellbore fluid from the intake into the venturi. A housing for a data tool extends from the carrier. The housing is in fluid communication with the intake for allowing wellbore fluid to be exposed to the data tool. The carrier is seatable in the body by flowing power fluid and the carrier into the first aperture. The carrier is retrievable from the body by flowing power fluid into the second aperture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2020
    Inventors: Kelvin Falk, Clint Mason
  • Publication number: 20200248537
    Abstract: A system and a method for producing fluids from a subterranean well are provided. More specifically, a pumping system and a method operative to utilize at least two downhole pump assemblies to produce hydrocarbons from at least two locations of a subterranean reservoir is provided, the pump assemblies being controllably adjusted to synergistically provide uniform drawn down from the wellbore.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2020
    Publication date: August 6, 2020
    Applicant: Source Rock Energy Partners Inc.
    Inventors: Kelvin FALK, Brandon Yorgason
  • Patent number: 10697272
    Abstract: Apparatus and methodologies for cleaning a subterranean wellbore are provided. More specifically, a cleaning assembly and method of use is provided, the assembly being sealingly positioned within the wellbore and comprising a pump and a fluid control port for directing pressurized fluids downhole to clean the wellbore.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2020
    Assignee: Source Rock Energy Partners Inc.
    Inventors: Kelvin Falk, Brandon Yorgason
  • Patent number: 10550672
    Abstract: A pumping system and a method operative to utilize at least two downhole pump assemblies to produce hydrocarbons from at least two locations of a subterranean reservoir, wherein the pump assemblies are controllably adjusted to synergistically provide uniform draw down from the wellbore.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2020
    Assignee: Source Rock Energy Partners Inc.
    Inventors: Kelvin Falk, Brandon Yorgason
  • Publication number: 20190178079
    Abstract: Systems and methods for testing one or more closeable or fixed ports in a horizontal section of a well are provided. One of the systems comprises a jointed tubing string deployable by a service rig and a bottomhole assembly attached the jointed tubing string, the bottomhole assembly comprising a jet pump, a pressure sealing device, and an intake. The system may further include one or more of a shifting tool, a casing collar locator, an extension tubing, and an isolation device. The system draws fluid from the ports through the intake and the fluid may be tested as it flows through the buttonhole assembly and/or at surface. The isolation device may have a lower portion that is detachable from and re-attachable to the remaining components of the bottomhole assembly thereabove.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2018
    Publication date: June 13, 2019
    Applicant: SOURCE ROCK ENERGY PARTNERS INC.
    Inventors: Kelvin Falk, Brandon Yorgason, Matthew Thauberger, Nicholas Thauberger
  • Publication number: 20180238143
    Abstract: Apparatus and methodologies for cleaning a subterranean wellbore are provided. More specifically, a cleaning assembly and method of use is provided, the assembly being sealingly positioned within the wellbore and comprising a pump and a fluid control port for directing pressurized fluids downhole to clean the wellbore.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2016
    Publication date: August 23, 2018
    Inventors: Kelvin Falk, Brandon Yorgason
  • Publication number: 20180066678
    Abstract: A jet pump, a jet pump data tool system, and method of use thereof. The jet pump includes a body having an intake, a first aperture, and a second aperture between the first aperture and the intake. A carrier is seated in the body and receivable in the first aperture. The carrier includes a venturi for drawing wellbore fluid from the intake into the venturi. A housing for a data tool extends from the carrier. The housing is in fluid communication with the intake for allowing wellbore fluid to be exposed to the data tool. The carrier is seatable in the body by flowing power fluid and the carrier into the first aperture. The carrier is retrievable from the body by flowing power fluid into the second aperture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2017
    Publication date: March 8, 2018
    Inventors: KELVIN FALK, CLINT MASON
  • Patent number: 9816533
    Abstract: A jet pump, a jet pump data tool system, and method of use thereof. The jet pump includes a body having an intake, a first aperture, and a second aperture between the first aperture and the intake. A carrier is seated in the body and receivable in the first aperture. The carrier includes a venturi for drawing wellbore fluid from the intake into the venturi. A housing for a data tool extends from the carrier. The housing is in fluid communication with the intake for allowing wellbore fluid to be exposed to the data tool. The carrier is seatable in the body by flowing power fluid and the carrier into the first aperture. The carrier is retrievable from the body by flowing power fluid into the second aperture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2017
    Inventor: Kelvin Falk
  • Publication number: 20170022791
    Abstract: A system and a method for producing fluids from a subterranean well are provided. More specifically, a pumping system and a method operative to utilize at least two downhole pump assemblies to produce hydrocarbons from at least two locations of a subterranean reservoir is provided, the pump assemblies being controllably adjusted to synergistically provide uniform drawn down from the wellbore.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2016
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Inventors: Kelvin FALK, Brandon YORGASON
  • Patent number: 8622140
    Abstract: A method to produce formation fluid from an oil or gas well. The methods employs a jet pump and a spoolable multi-string tubing system. The jet pump is adapted to produce formation fluid, which may be produced in combination with power fluid. The multi-string tubing system consists of two or more tubing conduits, allowing surface pump equipment to deliver power fluid to the jet pump down a supply tubing string, while return fluid is returned up a return tubing string. Other downhole functions can be provided with the inclusion of additional features on the jet pump and additional conduits or conductors in the multi-string tubing system. Preferred embodiments provide additional functionality by inclusion of a jetting sub, sensing elements, or a back-pressure valve to the jet pump, and auxiliary tubing strings or communication members to the spoolable multi-string tubing system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2014
    Assignee: 1497690 Alberta Inc.
    Inventors: Kelvin Falk, Collin R. Morris, Erik Reissig
  • Publication number: 20130084194
    Abstract: A jet pump, a jet pump data tool system, and method of use thereof. The jet pump includes a body having an intake, a first aperture, and a second aperture between the first aperture and the intake. A carrier is seated in the body and receivable in the first aperture. The carrier includes a venturi for drawing wellbore fluid from the intake into the venturi. A housing for a data tool extends from the carrier. The housing is in fluid communication with the intake for allowing wellbore fluid to be exposed to the data tool. The carrier is seatable in the body by flowing power fluid and the carrier into the first aperture. The carrier is retrievable from the body by flowing power fluid into the second aperture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2012
    Publication date: April 4, 2013
    Applicant: Source Rock Energy Partners Inc.
    Inventors: Kelvin Falk, Clint Mason
  • Publication number: 20110067883
    Abstract: A method to produce formation fluid from an oil or gas well. The methods employs a jet pump and a spoolable multi-string tubing system. The jet pump is adapted to produce formation fluid, which may be produced in combination with power fluid. The multi-string tubing system consists of two or more tubing conduits, allowing surface pump equipment to deliver power fluid to the jet pump down a supply tubing string, while return fluid is returned up a return tubing string. Other downhole functions can be provided with the inclusion of additional features on the jet pump and additional conduits or conductors in the multi-string tubing system. Preferred embodiments provide additional functionality by inclusion of a jetting sub, sensing elements, or a back-pressure valve to the jet pump, and auxiliary tubing strings or communication members to the spoolable multi-string tubing system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2010
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Inventors: Kelvin FALK, Collin R. Morris, Erik Reissig