Patents by Inventor Mark Kizziar

Mark Kizziar 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: 20080105465
    Abstract: An expandable reamer apparatus and methods for reaming a borehole are disclosed, including at least one laterally movable blade carried by a tubular body selectively positioned at an inward position and an expanded position. The at least one movable blade, held inwardly by at least one blade-biasing element, may be forced outwardly by drilling fluid selectively allowed to communicate therewith or by at least one intermediate piston element. For example, an actuation sleeve may allow communication of drilling fluid with the at least one movable blade in response to an actuation device being deployed within the drilling fluid. Alternatively, a chamber in communication with an intermediate piston element in structural communication with the movable blade may be pressurized by way of a movable sleeve, a downhole turbine, or a pump.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2007
    Publication date: May 8, 2008
    Applicant: BAKER HUGHES INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Steven Radford, Mark Kizziar