Patents by Inventor Luke William Holderman
Luke William Holderman 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: 20130276901Abstract: A flow control device for control of fluid flow through a tubular member comprises a control chamber having a piston disposed therein, where the piston is moveable from an open piston position to a closed piston position by the application of a first fluid pressure, and a valve chamber having a valve therein, where the valve is moveable from a closed valve position to an open valve position by the application of a second fluid pressure. A seal preventing fluid flow through the control chamber into the tubular member is formed in the closed piston position, and a flow path through the valve chamber and into the tubular member is formed in the open valve position.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2013Publication date: October 24, 2013Applicant: HALLIBURTON ENERGY SERVICES, INC.Inventor: Luke William Holderman
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Publication number: 20130264072Abstract: A flow control device comprises a fluid pathway configured to provide fluid communication between an exterior of a wellbore tubular and an interior of the wellbore tubular, a flow restriction disposed in the fluid pathway, wherein the flow restriction is disposed in a radial alignment with respect to the wellbore tubular, and a flow blockage disposed in the fluid pathway, wherein the flow blockage substantially prevents a fluid flow through the fluid pathway.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2012Publication date: October 10, 2013Applicant: HALLIBURTON ENERGY SERVICES, INC.Inventors: Jean Marc Lopez, Stephen Michael Greci, Luke William Holderman
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Publication number: 20130220632Abstract: A flow control device comprises a fluid pathway configured to provide fluid communication between an exterior of a wellbore tubular and an interior of the wellbore tubular, a flow restriction disposed in a fluid pathway, a flow blockage disposed in the fluid pathway, and a retaining member configured to maintain the flow blockage within the fluid pathway and allow access to the flow blockage within the fluid pathway. The flow blockage substantially prevents a fluid flow through the fluid pathway.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 29, 2012Publication date: August 29, 2013Applicant: HALLIBURTON ENERGY SERVICES, INC.Inventors: Stephen Michael Greci, Luke William Holderman, Jean Marc Lopez, Matthew Earl Franklin
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Patent number: 8499827Abstract: A sand control screen assembly (170) is operably positionable within a wellbore (48). The sand control screen assembly (170) includes a base pipe (172) having at least one opening (176) and an internal flow path (174). A swellable material layer (182) is disposed exteriorly of the base pipe (172). A fluid collection subassembly (184) and a sensor (192) are disposed exteriorly of the swellable material layer (182). The fluid collection subassembly (184) is in fluid communication with the internal flow path (174). A filter medium (188) is disposed in a fluid path between the exterior of the sand control screen assembly (170) and the internal flow path (174). In response to contact with an activating fluid, radial expansion of the swellable material layer (182) causes at least a portion of the fluid collection subassembly (184) and the sensor (192) to be displaced toward a surface of the wellbore (48).Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2010Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Ronald G. Dusterhoft, Kim Vance Thornton, Carl Bismark Ferguson, Floyd Randolph Simonds, Tommy Frank Grigsby, William Mark Richards, Luke William Holderman
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Patent number: 8430158Abstract: A screen jacket assembly for positioning around a base pipe (102) to form a sand control screen (100). The screen jacket assembly includes a screen jacket (112) formed from a plurality of circumferentially distributed axially extending ribs (114) and a screen wire (116) wrapped therearound. A pair of oppositely disposed connector rings (118, 126) is at least partially positionable around the first and second ends, respectively, of the screen jacket (112). The connector rings (118, 126) each have a plurality of openings (120, 128) in a sidewall portion thereof that are circumferentially alignable with at least a portion of the ribs (114) such that the connector rings (118, 126) are integrally connectable with the aligned ribs (114) via the openings (120, 128).Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2010Date of Patent: April 30, 2013Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Luke William Holderman, Jean-Marc Lopez
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Publication number: 20130048299Abstract: A downhole fluid flow control system includes a fluidic module (150) having a main fluid pathway (152), a valve (162) and a bridge network. The valve (162) has a first position wherein fluid flow through the main fluid pathway (152) is allowed and a second position wherein fluid flow through the main fluid pathway (152) is restricted. The bridge network has first and second branch fluid pathways (163, 164) each having a common fluid inlet (166, 168) and a common fluid outlet (170, 172) with the main fluid pathway (152) and each including two fluid flow resistors (174, 176, 180, 182) with a pressure output terminal (178, 184) positioned therebetween. In operation, the pressure difference between the pressure output terminals (178, 184) of the first and second branch fluid pathways (163, 164) shifts the valve (162) between the first and second positions.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2011Publication date: February 28, 2013Applicant: HALLIBURTON ENERGY SERVICES, INC.Inventors: Michael Linley Fripp, Jason D. Dykstra, John Charles Gano, Luke William Holderman
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Publication number: 20130048301Abstract: A downhole fluid flow control system having dynamic response to local well conditions. The system includes a tubing string operably positionable in a wellbore. Annular barriers are positioned between the tubing string and the wellbore to isolate first and second zones. A fluid flow control device is positioned within each zone. A flow tube that is operably associated with the fluid flow control device of the first zone is operable to establish communication between the second zone and the fluid flow control device in the first zone such that a differential pressure between the first zone and the second zone is operable to actuate the fluid flow control device of the first zone from a first operating configuration to a second operating configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2012Publication date: February 28, 2013Applicant: HALLIBURTON ENERGY SERVICES, INC.Inventors: John Charles Gano, Luke William Holderman, Michael Linley Fripp, Jason D. Dykstra
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Patent number: 8291972Abstract: A sand control screen assembly (70) is operably positionable within a wellbore (84). The sand control screen assembly (70) includes a base pipe (72) having at least one opening and an internal flow path (74). A swellable material layer (76) is disposed exteriorly of the base pipe (72). A fluid collection subassembly (78) is disposed exteriorly of the swellable material layer (76). A drainage layer (82) is disposed exteriorly of the fluid collection subassembly (78) and the swellable material layer (76). In response to contact with an activating fluid, radial expansion of the swellable material layer (76) causes at least a portion of the fluid collection subassembly (78) and the drainage layer (82) to be displaced toward a surface of the wellbore (84).Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2010Date of Patent: October 23, 2012Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Ronald G. Dusterhoft, Kim Vance Thornton, Carl Bismark Ferguson, Floyd Randolph Simonds, Tommy Frank Grigsby, William Mark Richards, Luke William Holderman
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Publication number: 20120073801Abstract: A sand control screen assembly (100) for use in a subterranean well. The sand control screen assembly (100) includes a base pipe (102) having an outer surface and at least one opening (104). A screen jacket (106) is disposed around the base pipe (102). The screen jacket (106) has a filter medium (112) and an outer shroud (114). The outer shroud (114) has first and second ends (124, 126) with inner and outer surfaces. Connector rings (120, 122) form mechanical interfaces between the base pipe (102) and the first and second ends (124, 126), respectively, of the outer shroud (114). Each of the connector rings (120, 122) is operable to mechanically induce permanent deformation in the outer surface of the base pipe (102) and at least one of the inner surface and the outer surface of the outer shroud (114), thereby connecting the screen jacket (106) to the base pipe (102).Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2010Publication date: March 29, 2012Applicant: HALLIBURTON ENERGY SERVICES, INC.Inventors: Stephen Michael Greci, Luke William Holderman, Jean-Marc Lopez
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Patent number: 8136589Abstract: A sand control screen assembly having control line capture capability is operable for use in a subterranean wellbore. The sand control screen assembly includes a base pipe having a screen jacket positioned therearound for preventing the flow of particulate material of a predetermined size therethrough and allowing the flow of production fluids therethrough. The sand control screen assembly also includes a control line capture assembly. The control line capture assembly includes an axially extending flange that couples to the screen jacket and is operable to protect the control line during installation and operation of the sand control screen in the wellbore. The control line capture assembly also includes an axially extending spring channel that couples to the flange. The channel is operable to receive and retain the control line during installation and operation of the sand control screen in the wellbore.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2010Date of Patent: March 20, 2012Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Luke William Holderman, Jean-Marc Lopez, Nicholas Kuo
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Publication number: 20120048536Abstract: A screen jacket assembly for positioning around a base pipe (102) to form a sand control screen (100). The screen jacket assembly includes a screen jacket (112) formed from a plurality of circumferentially distributed axially extending ribs (114) and a screen wire (116) wrapped therearound. A pair of oppositely disposed connector rings (118, 126) is at least partially positionable around the first and second ends, respectively, of the screen jacket (112). The connector rings (118, 126) each have a plurality of openings (120, 128) in a sidewall portion thereof that are circumferentially alignable with at least a portion of the ribs (114) such that the connector rings (118, 126) are integrally connectable with the aligned ribs (114) via the openings (120, 128).Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2010Publication date: March 1, 2012Applicant: HALLIBURTON ENERGY SERVICES, INC.Inventors: Luke William Holderman, Jean-Marc Lopez
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Publication number: 20110297376Abstract: A sand control screen assembly having control line capture capability is operable for use in a subterranean wellbore. The sand control screen assembly includes a base pipe having a screen jacket positioned therearound for preventing the flow of particulate material of a predetermined size therethrough and allowing the flow of production fluids therethrough. The sand control screen assembly also includes a control line capture assembly. The control line capture assembly includes an axially extending flange that couples to the screen jacket and is operable to protect the control line during installation and operation of the sand control screen in the wellbore. The control line capture assembly also includes an axially extending spring channel that couples to the flange. The channel is operable to receive and retain the control line during installation and operation of the sand control screen in the wellbore.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2010Publication date: December 8, 2011Applicant: HALLIBURTON ENERGY SERVICES, INC.Inventors: Luke William Holderman, Jean-Marc Lopez, Nicholas Kuo
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Publication number: 20110011577Abstract: A sand control screen assembly (170) is operably positionable within a wellbore (48). The sand control screen assembly (170) includes a base pipe (172) having at least one opening (176) and an internal flow path (174). A swellable material layer (182) is disposed exteriorly of the base pipe (172). A fluid collection subassembly (184) and a sensor (192) are disposed exteriorly of the swellable material layer (182). The fluid collection subassembly (184) is in fluid communication with the internal flow path (174). A filter medium (188) is disposed in a fluid path between the exterior of the sand control screen assembly (170) and the internal flow path (174). In response to contact with an activating fluid, radial expansion of the swellable material layer (182) causes at least a portion of the fluid collection subassembly (184) and the sensor (192) to be displaced toward a surface of the wellbore (48).Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2010Publication date: January 20, 2011Applicant: HALLIBURTON ENERGY SERVICES, INC.Inventors: Ronald G. Dusterhoft, Kim Vance Thornton, Carl Bismark Ferguson, Floyd Randolph Simonds, Tommy Frank Grigsby, William Mark Richards, Luke William Holderman
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Publication number: 20110011586Abstract: A sand control screen assembly (70) is operably positionable within a wellbore (84). The sand control screen assembly (70) includes a base pipe (72) having at least one opening and an internal flow path (74). A swellable material layer (76) is disposed exteriorly of the base pipe (72). A fluid collection subassembly (78) is disposed exteriorly of the swellable material layer (76). A drainage layer (82) is disposed exteriorly of the fluid collection subassembly (78) and the swellable material layer (76). In response to contact with an activating fluid, radial expansion of the swellable material layer (76) causes at least a portion of the fluid collection subassembly (78) and the drainage layer (82) to be displaced toward a surface of the wellbore (84).Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2010Publication date: January 20, 2011Applicant: HALLIBURTON ENERGY SERVICES, INC.Inventors: Ronald G. Dusterhoft, Kim Vance Thornton, Carl Bismark Ferguson, Floyd Randolph Simonds, Tommy Frank Grigsby, William Mark Richards, Luke William Holderman
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Patent number: 7814973Abstract: A sand control screen assembly (40) is operably positionable within a wellbore (48). The sand control screen assembly (40) includes a base pipe (42) having at least one opening (60) and an internal flow path (44). A swellable material layer (46) is disposed exteriorly of the base pipe (42). A fluid collection subassembly (50) is disposed exteriorly of the swellable material layer (46). The fluid collection subassembly (50) is in fluid communication with the internal flow path (44). A filter medium (62) is operably associated with the sand control screen assembly (40) and is disposed in a fluid path between the exterior of the sand control screen assembly (40) and the internal flow path (44). In response to contact with an activating fluid, radial expansion of the swellable material layer (46) causes at least a portion of the fluid collection subassembly (50) to contact the wellbore (48).Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2008Date of Patent: October 19, 2010Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Ronald G. Dusterhoft, Kim Vance Thornton, Carl Bismark Ferguson, Floyd Randolph Simonds, Tommy Frank Grigsby, William Mark Richards, Luke William Holderman
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Publication number: 20100051262Abstract: A sand control screen assembly (40) is operably positionable within a wellbore (48). The sand control screen assembly (40) includes a base pipe (42) having at least one opening (60) and an internal flow path (44). A swellable material layer (46) is disposed exteriorly of the base pipe (42). A fluid collection subassembly (50) is disposed exteriorly of the swellable material layer (46). The fluid collection subassembly (50) is in fluid communication with the internal flow path (44). A filter medium (62) is operably associated with the sand control screen assembly (40) and is disposed in a fluid path between the exterior of the sand control screen assembly (40) and the internal flow path (44). In response to contact with an activating fluid, radial expansion of the swellable material layer (46) causes at least a portion of the fluid collection subassembly (50) to contact the wellbore (48).Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2008Publication date: March 4, 2010Applicant: HALLIBURTON ENERGY SERVICES, INC.Inventors: Ronald G. Dusterhoft, Kim Vance Thornton, Carl Bismark Ferguson, Floyd Randolph Simonds, Tommy Frank Grigsby, William Mark Richards, Luke William Holderman