Patents by Inventor Laurent J. Aguesse

Laurent J. Aguesse 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).

  • Method and apparatus for acquiring data in a hydrocarbon well
    Patent number: 6176129
    Abstract: In a hydrocarbon well, a speed measurement is performed at substantially the same level as a determination of the proportions of the phases of the fluid flowing along the well in at least one local region. To this end, local sensors are placed on the hinged arms of a centering device, and a speed-measuring spinner is placed between the arms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2001
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Laurent J. Aguesse, Gilles C. Cantin, Philippe R. Parent, Patrick P. Vessereau
  • Sinker bar for cable-operated well apparatus
    Patent number: 6170570
    Abstract: The invention provides a sinker bar for use with a hydrocarbon well apparatus connected to an operating cable through a cable head. The sinker bar includes a bar provided with a longitudinal slot. This slot is adapted to permit lateral engagement of the bar onto the cable, and to connect at one of its ends at the cable head. The bar may also be adapted to connect at its other end to a fishing head. The connection may be twist locked. The invention is applicable in particular with production logging apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2001
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Laurent J. Aguesse, Jean-Pierre Chyzak, Eric A. Veignat