Patents by Inventor Mark Roberson
Mark Roberson 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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Patent number: 11487041Abstract: A method that includes deploying a casing with a multi-electrode configuration over a dielectric layer in a downhole environment. The method also includes collecting electromagnetic (EM) measurements using the multi-electrode configuration, and processing the EM measurements to obtain a characterization of fluids in an annulus between the casing and a borehole wall. A related system includes a casing deployed downhole, the casing having a multi-electrode configuration and a dielectric layer between the casing and the multi-electrode configuration. The system also includes a controller for directing collection of EM measurements using the multi-electrode configuration, and a processor that processes the EM measurements to obtain a characterization of fluids in an annulus between the casing and a borehole wall.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2020Date of Patent: November 1, 2022Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Mark Roberson, Scott Goodwin
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Patent number: 11319801Abstract: Systems and methods for detecting or monitoring treatment fluids in subterranean formations are provided. In certain embodiments, the methods comprise: providing an enhanced treatment fluid that comprises at least a base fluid and one or more contrast enhancement agents selected from the group consisting of: a magnetic material; a dispersive material; and any combination thereof, wherein the enhanced cementing fluid comprises one or more micro-electro-mechanical system (MEMS) sensors; and introducing the enhanced treatment fluid into at least a portion of a well bore penetrating a portion of a subterranean formation.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2020Date of Patent: May 3, 2022Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Mark Roberson, Scott Goodwin
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Publication number: 20210102455Abstract: A method that includes deploying a casing with a multi-electrode configuration over a dielectric layer in a downhole environment. The method also includes collecting electromagnetic (EM) measurements using the multi-electrode configuration, and processing the EM measurements to obtain a characterization of fluids in an annulus between the casing and a borehole wall. A related system includes a casing deployed downhole, the casing having a multi-electrode configuration and a dielectric layer between the casing and the multi-electrode configuration. The system also includes a controller for directing collection of EM measurements using the multi-electrode configuration, and a processor that processes the EM measurements to obtain a characterization of fluids in an annulus between the casing and a borehole wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2020Publication date: April 8, 2021Applicant: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Mark Roberson, Scott Goodwin
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Patent number: 10914159Abstract: A method that includes deploying a casing with a multi-electrode configuration over a dielectric layer in a downhole environment. The method also includes collecting electromagnetic (EM) measurements using the multi-electrode configuration, and processing the EM measurements to obtain a characterization of fluids in an annulus between the casing and a borehole wall. A related system includes a casing deployed downhole, the casing having a multi-electrode configuration and a dielectric layer between the casing and the multi-electrode configuration. The system also includes a controller for directing collection of EM measurements using the multi-electrode configuration, and a processor that processes the EM measurements to obtain a characterization of fluids in an annulus between the casing and a borehole wall.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2015Date of Patent: February 9, 2021Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Mark Roberson, Scott Goodwin
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Patent number: 10845297Abstract: A corrosion sensor system includes one or more corrosion sensors embedded in a coating material such as an anti-corrosion coating material. Each corrosion sensor may include a resonator disposed on a dielectric substrate, and has a resonant frequency in a radio frequency (RF) range or an infrared (IR) range, and is configured for interacting with an RF or IR excitation signal to produce an RF or IR measurement signal. The corrosion sensor system may be applied to an object for which corrosion is to be monitored. A corrosion detection system includes a data acquisition system that transmits the excitation signal to the corrosion sensor, and receives the measurement signal from the corrosion sensor for analysis to determine whether corrosion has occurred.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2019Date of Patent: November 24, 2020Assignee: MICROSS ADVANCED INTERCONNECT TECHNOLOGY, LLCInventors: Scott Goodwin, Mark Roberson, John Lewis, Dorota Temple
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Patent number: 10794124Abstract: A centralizer for downhole OCTG having a storage space capable of housing downhole electronics and other downhole devices, compositions and elements is disclosed. The storage space is located within an inner cavity formed in one or more of the blades making up the centralizer. A capsule is provided for protecting the contents of the items being stored within the inner cavity. The capsule may be hermetically sealed to protect the contents from the damaging effects of downhole fluids. Ports may be provided within the capsule to allow downhole electronics to be connected to sensors and other devices and components residing outside of the capsule.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2015Date of Patent: October 6, 2020Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Mark Roberson, Scott Goodwin, Henry Rogers, Nicholas Frederick Budler, Krishna Ravi, Neal Skinner, Kevin Henry
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Publication number: 20200224530Abstract: Systems and methods for detecting or monitoring treatment fluids in subterranean formations are provided. In certain embodiments, the methods comprise: providing an enhanced treatment fluid that comprises at least a base fluid and one or more contrast enhancement agents selected from the group consisting of: a magnetic material; a dispersive material; and any combination thereof, wherein the enhanced cementing fluid comprises one or more micro-electro-mechanical system (MEMS) sensors; and introducing the enhanced treatment fluid into at least a portion of a well bore penetrating a portion of a subterranean formation.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2020Publication date: July 16, 2020Inventors: Mark Roberson, Scott Goodwin
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Patent number: 10655448Abstract: In one embodiment, a system includes a casing disposed within a wellbore, one or more data collection tools coupled to the casing, and one or more sensors disposed within an annulus of the wellbore. Each of the one or more sensors include a substrate, a strain-sensitive element coupled to the substrate, and a transceiver coupled to the substrate and configured to communicate with the one or more data collection tools.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2016Date of Patent: May 19, 2020Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Mark Roberson, Scott Goodwin
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Patent number: 10641084Abstract: Systems and methods for detecting or monitoring treatment fluids in subterranean formations are provided. In certain embodiments, the methods comprise: providing an enhanced treatment fluid that comprises at least a base fluid and one or more contrast enhancement agents, which may include dielectric materials, magnetic materials, dispersive materials, and/or any combination thereof; and introducing the enhanced treatment fluid into at least a portion of a well bore penetrating a portion of a subterranean formation in the course of certain operations in the well bore.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2015Date of Patent: May 5, 2020Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Mark Roberson, Scott Goodwin
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Patent number: 10570728Abstract: Systems and methods using multi-electrode configurations for characterizing fluids in subterranean formations during various treatment operations are provided. In certain embodiments, the methods comprise: placing a tubular base structure having a multi-electrode configuration disposed thereon in at least a portion of a well bore penetrating at least a portion of a subterranean formation, the multi-electrode configuration comprising at least first and second electrodes with a dielectric layer between the tubular base structure and the electrodes; collecting electromagnetic measurements using the multi-electrode configuration; and processing the electromagnetic measurements to obtain a characterization of at least one fluid in an annulus between the tubular base structure and an inner wall of the well bore. The first and second electrodes of the multi-electrode configuration may be oriented along non-parallel planes and/or positioned at different heights from an outer surface of the tubular base structure.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2018Date of Patent: February 25, 2020Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Mark Roberson, Charles Bartee, Scott Goodwin
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Patent number: 10408048Abstract: In one or more embodiments, a method includes positioning an actuator in a wellbore and transmitting, from the actuator, an actuation signal to a sensor coupled to a casing in the wellbore. The method further includes detecting the actuation signal at the sensor and placing the sensor in a different mode of operation in response to detecting the actuation signal.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2016Date of Patent: September 10, 2019Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Mark Roberson, Paul Rodney
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Publication number: 20190178784Abstract: A corrosion sensor system includes one or more corrosion sensors embedded in a coating material such as an anti-corrosion coating material. Each corrosion sensor may include a resonator disposed on a dielectric substrate, and has a resonant frequency in a radio frequency (RF) range or an infrared (IR) range, and is configured for interacting with an RF or IR excitation signal to produce an RF or IR measurement signal. The corrosion sensor system may be applied to an object for which corrosion is to be monitored. A corrosion detection system includes a data acquisition system that transmits the excitation signal to the corrosion sensor, and receives the measurement signal from the corrosion sensor for analysis to determine whether corrosion has occurred.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2019Publication date: June 13, 2019Inventors: Scott Goodwin, Mark Roberson, John Lewis, Dorota Temple
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Publication number: 20190136689Abstract: Systems and methods using multi-electrode configurations for characterizing fluids in subterranean formations during various treatment operations are provided. In certain embodiments, the methods comprise: placing a tubular base structure having a multi-electrode configuration disposed thereon in at least a portion of a well bore penetrating at least a portion of a subterranean formation, the multi-electrode configuration comprising at least first and second electrodes with a dielectric layer between the tubular base structure and the electrodes; collecting electromagnetic measurements using the multi-electrode configuration; and processing the electromagnetic measurements to obtain a characterization of at least one fluid in an annulus between the tubular base structure and an inner wall of the well bore. The first and second electrodes of the multi-electrode configuration may be oriented along non-parallel planes and/or positioned at different heights from an outer surface of the tubular base structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2018Publication date: May 9, 2019Inventors: Mark Roberson, Charles Bartee, Scott Goodwin
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Patent number: 10209175Abstract: A corrosion sensor system includes one or more corrosion sensors embedded in a coating material such as an anti-corrosion coating material. Each corrosion sensor may include a resonator disposed on a dielectric substrate, and has a resonant frequency in a radio frequency (RF) range or an infrared (IR) range, and is configured for interacting with an RF or IR excitation signal to produce an RF or IR measurement signal. The corrosion sensor system may be applied to an object for which corrosion is to be monitored. A corrosion detection system includes a data acquisition system that transmits the excitation signal to the corrosion sensor, and receives the measurement signal from the corrosion sensor for analysis to determine whether corrosion has occurred.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2016Date of Patent: February 19, 2019Assignee: Micross Advanced Interconnect Technology LLCInventors: Scott Goodwin, Mark Roberson, John Lewis, Dorota Temple
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Patent number: 10196308Abstract: A cementing method includes positioning a bottom plug at a casing shoe, rupturing the bottom plug, signaling when a top plug reaches a target position, and releasing a chemical into a cement slurry below the top plug in response to the signaling. The signal may comprise a mechanical trigger changing its position due to movement of the top plug past the target position.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2015Date of Patent: February 5, 2019Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Vijay Gupta, Mark Roberson, David F. Myers, James Lynn Davis, David Dausch
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Patent number: 10190411Abstract: Systems and methods using multi-electrode configurations for characterizing fluids in subterranean formations during various treatment operations are provided. In certain embodiments, the methods comprise: placing a tubular base structure having a multi-electrode configuration disposed thereon in at least a portion of a well bore penetrating at least a portion of a subterranean formation, the multi-electrode configuration comprising at least first and second electrodes with a dielectric layer between the tubular base structure and the electrodes; collecting electromagnetic measurements using the multi-electrode configuration; and processing the electromagnetic measurements to obtain a characterization of at least one fluid in an annulus between the tubular base structure and an inner wall of the well bore. The first and second electrodes of the multi-electrode configuration may be oriented along non-parallel planes and/or positioned at different heights from an outer surface of the tubular base structure.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2015Date of Patent: January 29, 2019Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Mark Roberson, Charles Bartee, Scott Goodwin
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Publication number: 20190017365Abstract: In one embodiment, a system includes a casing disposed within a wellbore, one or more data collection tools coupled to the casing, and one or more sensors disposed within an annulus of the wellbore. Each of the one or more sensors include a substrate, a strain-sensitive element coupled to the substrate, and a transceiver coupled to the substrate and configured to communicate with the one or more data collection tools.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2016Publication date: January 17, 2019Inventors: Mark Roberson, Scott Goodwin
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Publication number: 20180363456Abstract: In one or more embodiments, a method includes positioning an actuator in a wellbore and transmitting, from the actuator, an actuation signal to a sensor coupled to a casing in the wellbore. The method further includes detecting the actuation signal at the sensor and placing the sensor in a different mode of operation in response to detecting the actuation signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2016Publication date: December 20, 2018Inventors: Mark Roberson, Paul Rodney
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Patent number: 10089572Abstract: A radio frequency identification (RFID) tag includes a substrate; and an inductive-capacitive circuit located on the substrate. The circuit includes a corrugated inductive antenna to communicate with a RFID interrogator using radio frequency signals. The circuit further includes a capacitor coupled to the corrugated inductive antenna.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2015Date of Patent: October 2, 2018Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Scott Goodwin, Mark Roberson
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Publication number: 20180238168Abstract: Systems and methods for detecting or monitoring treatment fluids in subterranean formations are provided. In certain embodiments, the methods comprise: providing an enhanced treatment fluid that comprises at least a base fluid and one or more contrast enhancement agents, which may include dielectric materials, magnetic materials, dispersive materials, and/or any combination thereof; and introducing the enhanced treatment fluid into at least a portion of a well bore penetrating a portion of a subterranean formation in the course of certain operations in the well bore.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2015Publication date: August 23, 2018Inventors: Mark Roberson, Scott Goodwin