Patents by Inventor Linward A. Moore

Linward A. Moore 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).

  • Formation fluid sampling apparatus and method
    Patent number: 7243536
    Abstract: A sample module is provided for use in a downhole tool to obtain fluid from a subsurface formation penetrated by a wellbore. The sample module includes a sample chamber carried by the module for collecting a sample of formation fluid obtained from the formation via the downhole tool, and a validation chamber carried by the module for collecting a substantially smaller sample of formation fluid than the sample chamber. The validation chamber is removable from the sample module at the surface without disturbing the sample chamber. A sample chamber is also provided that includes a substantially cylindrical body capable of safely withstanding heating at the surface, following collection of a formation fluid sample via the downhole tool and withdrawal of the sample chamber from the wellbore, to temperatures necessary to promote recombination of the sample components within the chambers. Additionally, the body is equipped so as to be certified for transportation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2007
    Assignee: Schlumberger Techonolgy Corporation
    Inventors: Victor M. Bolze, Jonathan W. Brown, Andrew L. Kurkjian, Timothy L. Long, Angus J. Melbourne, Linward A. Moore, Robert P. Zimmerman
  • Formation fluid sampling apparatus and method
    Publication number: 20040129070
    Abstract: A sample module is provided for use in a downhole tool to obtain fluid from a subsurface formation penetrated by a wellbore. The sample module includes a sample chamber carried by the module for collecting a sample of formation fluid obtained from the formation via the downhole tool, and a validation chamber carried by the module for collecting a substantially smaller sample of formation fluid than the sample chamber. The validation chamber is removable from the sample module at the surface without disturbing the sample chamber. In another aspect, the present invention provides an improved sample chamber for use in a downhole tool to obtain fluid from a subsurface formation penetrated by a wellbore.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2003
    Publication date: July 8, 2004
    Applicant: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Victor M. Bolze, Jonathan W. Brown, Andrew L. Kurkjian, Timothy L. Long, Angus J. Melbourne, Linward A. Moore, Robert P. Zimmerman
  • Formation fluid sampling apparatus and method
    Patent number: 6688390
    Abstract: A sample module is provided for use in a downhole tool to obtain fluid from a subsurface formation penetrated by a wellbore. The sample module includes a sample chamber carried by the module for collecting a sample of formation fluid obtained from the formation via the downhole tool, and a validation chamber carried by the module for collecting a substantially smaller sample of formation fluid than the sample chamber. The validation chamber is removable from the sample module at the surface without disturbing the sample chamber. A sample chamber is also provided that includes a subtantially cylindrical body capable of safely withstanding heating at the surface, following collection of a formation fluid sample via the downhole tool and withdrawal of the sample chamber from the wellbore, to temperatures necessary to promote recombination of the sample components wihtin the chambers. Additionally, the body is equipped so as to be certified for transportation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2004
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Victor M. Bolze, Jonathan W. Brown, Andrew L. Kurkjian, Timothy L. Long, Angus J. Melbourne, Linward A. Moore, Robert P. Zimmerman
  • Formation fluid sampling apparatus and method
    Publication number: 20020060067
    Abstract: A sample module is provided for use in a downhole tool to obtain fluid from a subsurface formation penetrated by a wellbore. The sample module includes a sample chamber carried by the module for collecting a sample of formation fluid obtained from the formation via the downhole tool, and a validation chamber carried by the module for collecting a substantially smaller sample of formation fluid than the sample chamber. The validation chamber is removable from the sample module at the surface without disturbing the sample chamber. In another aspect, the present invention provides an improved sample chamber for use in a downhole tool to obtain fluid from a subsurface formation penetrated by a wellbore.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2000
    Publication date: May 23, 2002
    Inventors: Victor M. Bolze, Jonathan W. Brown, Andrew L. Kurkjian, Timothy L. Long, Angus J. Melbourne, Linward A. Moore, Robert P. Zimmerman