Patents by Inventor Michael Nero
Michael Nero 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: 10589967Abstract: One aspect of the disclosed subject matter is seen in a wire access line drum assembly that includes a tubular drum and an insert positionable therein to accommodate wire access lines of varying diameter. The tubular drum has a first and a second end and an inner and outer surface. The insert is positionable adjacent the first end of the tubular drum and has a curved channel formed therein extending between the inner and outer surfaces of the tubular drum. The insert has a ramp substantially coinciding with the outer surface of the drum at a first end portion and extending above the outer surface of the drum at a second end portion adjacent the curved channel. The height of the ramp at the second end portion is selected to be substantially similar to the diameter of the wire access line to be stored on the drum assembly.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2018Date of Patent: March 17, 2020Assignee: MAGNETIC FIELD EFFECTS, LLCInventor: Kenneth Michael Nero
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Publication number: 20190337777Abstract: One aspect of the disclosed subject matter is seen in a wire access line drum assembly that includes a tubular drum and an insert positionable therein to accommodate wire access lines of varying diameter. The tubular drum has a first and a second end and an inner and outer surface. The insert is positionable adjacent the first end of the tubular drum and has a curved channel formed therein extending between the inner and outer surfaces of the tubular drum. The insert has a ramp substantially coinciding with the outer surface of the drum at a first end portion and extending above the outer surface of the drum at a second end portion adjacent the curved channel. The height of the ramp at the second end portion is selected to be substantially similar to the diameter of the wire access line to be stored on the drum assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2018Publication date: November 7, 2019Applicant: Magnetic Field Effects, LLCInventor: Kenneth Michael Nero
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Publication number: 20150252623Abstract: One aspect of the disclosed subject matter is seen in a directional drilling instrument that comprises a chassis, a first sensor and a second sensor. The chassis has a longitudinal axis, and the first sensor is coupled to the chassis and oriented at a first angle (w1) relative to the longitudinal axis of the chassis. The second sensor is coupled to the chassis and oriented at a second angle (w2) relative to the longitudinal axis of the chassis. The first and second angles are non-identical and non-orthogonal relative to the longitudinal axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2014Publication date: September 10, 2015Inventors: Kenneth Michael Nero, Angus L. Jamieson
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Patent number: 9010551Abstract: One aspect of the disclosed subject matter is seen in a wire access line drum assembly, comprising a tubular drum, first and second end portions, and a shaft. The tubular drum includes a first end, a second end, and an inner diameter of a first preselected size. The first and second end portions are coupled to the first and second ends of the tubular drum, and the shaft extends at least partially within the tubular drum. The shaft has an outer diameter of a second preselected size substantially similar to the first preselected size. Another aspect of the disclosed subject matter is seen in a drum storage system. The drum storage system is comprised of a plurality of wire access line drums and a rack. The plurality of wire access line drums each have a wire access line pre-spooled thereon, and the rack is designed to receive the plurality of wire access line drums in a configuration to permit one or more of the wire access lines to be retrieved from the rack and transported to a job site.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2011Date of Patent: April 21, 2015Assignee: Maverick Precision Manufacturing, Ltd.Inventors: Kenneth Michael Nero, Walter Thomas Coram, William Raymond Valentine, Kevin Bryan Lewis
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Publication number: 20140262339Abstract: A drill string is comprised of a tubular element and an elastomeric element. The tubular element has an interior surface and a longitudinal axis. The elastomeric element is positioned on the interior surface of the tubular element, and includes one or more ribs extending from the interior surface of the tubular element and arranged in a configuration that diverges from the longitudinal axis of the tubular element. The ribs form an opening within the tubular element having a diameter of a preselected size substantially similar to a diameter of a tool to be positioned therein.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Inventors: Kenneth Michael Nero, David Earl Barker
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Publication number: 20130020271Abstract: One aspect of the disclosed subject matter is seen in a wire access line drum assembly, comprising a tubular drum, first and second end portions, and a shaft. The tubular drum includes a first end, a second end, and an inner diameter of a first preselected size. The first and second end portions are coupled to the first and second ends of the tubular drum, and the shaft extends at least partially within the tubular drum. The shaft has an outer diameter of a second preselected size substantially similar to the first preselected size. Another aspect of the disclosed subject matter is seen in a drum storage system. The drum storage system is comprised of a plurality of wire access line drums and a rack. The plurality of wire access line drums each have a wire access line pre-spooled thereon, and the rack is designed to receive the plurality of wire access line drums in a configuration to permit one or more of the wire access lines to be retrieved from the rack and transported to a job site.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2011Publication date: January 24, 2013Inventors: Kenneth Michael Nero, Walter Thomas Coram, William Raymond Valentine, Kevin Bryan Lewis
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Patent number: 7513305Abstract: The present invention generally relates to an apparatus and a method for conveying and operating tools into a wellbore. In one aspect, a method of performing a downhole operation in a wellbore is provided. The method includes pushing a continuous rod into the wellbore, wherein the continuous rod includes a member disposed therein. The method further includes positioning the continuous rod proximate at a predetermined location in the wellbore and performing the downhole operation. In yet another aspect, a system for performing a downhole operation in a wellbore is provided.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2004Date of Patent: April 7, 2009Assignee: Weatherford/Lamb, Inc.Inventors: Paul Wilson, David M. Haugen, Frederick T. Tilton, John Douglas Roberts, Ronald B. Collins, John David, David Nuth, David G. Hosie, Ronald E. Bothner, Michael Nero
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Patent number: 7252160Abstract: A compact, robust, wear resistant, and high performance electrically insulating gap sub for use with borehole EM Telemetry is disclosed. In one embodiment, the gap sub may include an externally threaded mandrel separated from an internally threaded housing by a dielectric material. Additionally, some embodiments may include an external gap ring for separating the upper and lower electrical halves of the sub which offers structural support, acts as the primary external seal, and provides an abrasion resistant non-conductive length on the exterior. Some embodiments may include torsion pins to prevent the possible unscrewing of the dielectric filled threaded sections should the dielectric material become damaged or weakened.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2004Date of Patent: August 7, 2007Assignee: Weatherford/Lamb, Inc.Inventors: Tony Dopf, Derek William Logan, Paul Leonard Camwell, Michael Nero, Clemens L. Horst, Robert E. Smallwood
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Patent number: 7243028Abstract: The present invention generally provides methods and apparatus for reducing noise in a detected electromagnetic wave used to telemeter data during a wellbore operation. In one embodiment, two surface antennae are placed on opposite sides of the wellbore and at the same distance from the wellbore. The signals from the two antennae are summed to reduce the noise in the electromagnetic signal transmitted from the electromagnetic downhole tool.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2005Date of Patent: July 10, 2007Assignee: Weatherford/Lamb, Inc.Inventors: Allen Young, Michael Nero, Laurence Barry, Hugh Hawthorne, Robert Villarreal
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Publication number: 20060080785Abstract: Systems and methods for cleaning a material by applying a cleaning composition having biosurfactants and enzymes to said carpet; and bonnet cleaning the material.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2004Publication date: April 20, 2006Inventor: Michael Nero
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Publication number: 20060084587Abstract: Systems and methods for cleaning a material by applying a spot cleaning composition having biosurfactants and enzymes to said carpet, wherein said spray bottle maintains lubricant inside its piston and protected from the composition.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2004Publication date: April 20, 2006Inventor: Michael Nero
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Patent number: 7025130Abstract: The present invention generally provides a downhole tool with an improved means of transmitting data to and from the tool through the use of wired pipe capable of transmitting a signal and/or power between the surface of the well and any components in a drill string. In one aspect, a downhole tool includes a body, and a mandrel disposed in the body and movable in relation to the body. A conducive wire runs the length of the body and permits signals and/or power to be transmitted though the body as the tool changes its length.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2003Date of Patent: April 11, 2006Assignee: Weatherford/Lamb, Inc.Inventors: Thomas F. Bailey, Michael Nero, Timothy L. Wilson
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Publication number: 20060035591Abstract: The present invention generally provides methods and apparatus for reducing noise in a detected electromagnetic wave used to telemeter data during a wellbore operation. In one embodiment, two surface antennae are placed on opposite sides of the wellbore and at the same distance from the wellbore. The signals from the two antennae are summed to reduce the noise in the electromagnetic signal transmitted from the electromagnetic downhole tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2005Publication date: February 16, 2006Inventors: Allen Young, Michael Nero, Laurence Barry, Hugh Hawthorne, Robert Villarreal
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Publication number: 20050269106Abstract: The present invention generally relates to an apparatus and a method for conveying and operating tools into a wellbore. In one aspect, a method of performing a downhole operation in a wellbore is provided. The method includes pushing a continuous rod into the wellbore, wherein the continuous rod includes a member disposed therein. The method further includes positioning the continuous rod proximate at a predetermined location in the wellbore and performing the downhole operation. In yet another aspect, a system for performing a downhole operation in a wellbore is provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2004Publication date: December 8, 2005Inventors: Paul Wilson, David Haugen, Frederick Tilton, John Roberts, Ronald Collins, John David, David Nuth, David Hosie, Ronald Bothner, Michael Nero
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Publication number: 20050068703Abstract: A compact, robust, wear resistant, and high performance electrically insulating gap sub for use with borehole EM Telemetry is disclosed. In one embodiment, the gap sub may include an externally threaded mandrel separated from an internally threaded housing by a dielectric material. Additionally, some embodiments may include an external gap ring for separating the upper and lower electrical halves of the sub which offers structural support, acts as the primary external seal, and provides an abrasion resistant non-conductive length on the exterior. Some embodiments may include torsion pins to prevent the possible unscrewing of the dielectric filled threaded sections should the dielectric material become damaged or weakened.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2004Publication date: March 31, 2005Inventors: Tony Dopf, Derek Logan, Paul Camwell, Michael Nero, Clemens Horst, Robert Smallwood
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Publication number: 20040108108Abstract: The present invention generally provides a downhole tool with an improved means of transmitting data to and from the tool through the use of wired pipe capable of transmitting a signal and/or power between the surface of the well and any components in a drill string. In one aspect, a downhole tool includes a body, and a mandrel disposed in the body and movable in relation to the body. A conducive wire runs the length of the body and permits signals and/or power to be transmitted though the body as the tool changes its length.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2003Publication date: June 10, 2004Applicant: Weatherford/Lamb., Inc.Inventors: Thomas F. Bailey, Michael Nero, Timothy L. Wilson
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Patent number: 6655460Abstract: The present invention generally provides a downhole tool with an improved means of transmitting data to and from the tool through the use of wired pipe capable of transmitting a signal and/or power between the surface of the well and any components in a drill string. In one aspect, a downhole tool includes a body, and a mandrel disposed in the body and movable in relation to the body. A conducive wire runs the length of the body and permits signals and/or power to be transmitted though the body as the tool changes its length.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2001Date of Patent: December 2, 2003Assignee: Weatherford/Lamb, Inc.Inventors: Thomas F. Bailey, Michael Nero, Timothy L. Wilson
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Publication number: 20030147360Abstract: Methods, apparatus and articles of manufacture are provided for a configurable downhole tool. The downhole tool includes a plurality of devices each of which is configured for one or more functions. At some point during operation (e.g., during system initialization), the presence of each device disposed on the downhole tool is detected. Each device may then begin performing its respective function or functions. For example, some devices may be configured to collect environmental data while the tool is disposed in a wellbore. In one embodiment, the collected data is provided to a transceiver. The transceiver then transmits the data from the downhole tool to some remove receiving unit, which may be located at the surface of the wellbore.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2002Publication date: August 7, 2003Inventors: Michael Nero, Clemens L. Horst, Hatem M. Salem Morsy
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Publication number: 20030070842Abstract: The present invention generally provides a downhole tool with an improved means of transmitting data to and from the tool through the use of wired pipe capable of transmitting a signal and/or power between the surface of the well and any components in a drill string. In one aspect, a downhole tool includes a body, and a mandrel disposed in the body and movable in relation to the body. A conducive wire runs the length of the body and permits signals and/or power to be transmitted though the body as the tool changes its length.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2001Publication date: April 17, 2003Inventors: Thomas F. Bailey, Michael Nero, Timothy L. Wilson