Patents by Inventor Philip William Woodard

Philip William Woodard 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).

  • Systems and methods for positioning horizontal wells within boundaries
    Patent number: 10626712
    Abstract: Systems and methods for positioning horizontal wells within a limited-pre-defined boundary. The systems and methods include an automated process for creating jointed target pairs or horizontal laterals to be utilized for planning horizontal wells in order to position the horizontal laterals within limited pre-defined boundary(ies).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2020
    Assignee: Landmark Graphics Corporation
    Inventors: Dan Colvin, Gary Daniel Schottle, Colin MacDonald, Philip William Woodard
  • Systems and Methods for Positioning Horizontal Wells Within Boundaries
    Publication number: 20170204715
    Abstract: Systems and methods for positioning horizontal wells within a limited-pre-defined boundary. The systems and methods include an automated process for creating jointed target pairs or horizontal laterals to be utilized for planning horizontal wells in order to position the horizontal laterals within limited pre-defined boundary(ies).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2017
    Publication date: July 20, 2017
    Inventors: Dan Colvin, Gary Daniel Schottle, Colin MacDonald, Philip William Woodard
  • Systems and methods for positioning horizontal wells within boundaries
    Patent number: 9611729
    Abstract: Systems and methods for positioning horizontal wells within a limited-pre-defined boundary. The systems and methods include an automated process for creating jointed target pairs or horizontal laterals to be utilized for planning horizontal wells in order to position the horizontal laterals within limited pre-defined boundary(ies).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2017
    Assignee: Landmark Graphics Corporation
    Inventors: Dan Colvin, Gary Daniel Schottle, Colin MacDonald, Philip William Woodard
  • Systems and Methods for Positioning Horizontal Wells Within Boundaries
    Publication number: 20160153275
    Abstract: Systems and methods for positioning horizontal wells within a limited-pre-defined boundary. The systems and methods include an automated process for creating jointed target pairs or horizontal laterals to be utilized for planning horizontal wells in order to position the horizontal laterals within limited pre-defined boundary(ies).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2016
    Publication date: June 2, 2016
    Inventors: Dan Colvin, Gary Daniel Schottle, Colin MacDonald, Philip William Woodard
  • Systems and methods for positioning horizontal wells within boundaries
    Patent number: 9286437
    Abstract: Systems and methods for positioning horizontal wells within a limited-pre-defined boundary. The systems and methods include an automated process for creating jointed target pairs or horizontal laterals to be utilized for planning horizontal wells in order to position the horizontal laterals within limited pre-defined boundary(ies).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2016
    Assignee: Landmark Graphics Corporation
    Inventors: Dan Colvin, Gary Daniel Schottle, Colin MacDonald, Philip William Woodard
  • Systems and methods for optimal positioning of drilling pads
    Patent number: 9091145
    Abstract: Systems and methods for optimal positioning of drilling pads for horizontal well field development considering the location and spacing of each horizontal well, boundaries and surface/subsurface hazards.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2015
    Assignee: Landmark Graphics Corporation
    Inventors: Richard Daniel Colvin, Olivier Roger Germain, DeWayne Pratt, Philip William Woodard
  • Systems and Methods for Optimal Positioning of Drilling Pads
    Publication number: 20150060060
    Abstract: Systems and methods for optimal positioning of drilling pads for horizontal well field development considering the location and spacing of each horizontal well, boundaries and surface/subsurface hazards.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2012
    Publication date: March 5, 2015
    Inventors: Richard Daniel Colvin, Olivier Roger Germain, DeWayne Pratt, Philip William Woodard
  • Systems and Methods for Positioning Horizontal Wells Within Boundaries
    Publication number: 20130073209
    Abstract: Systems and methods for positioning horizontal wells within a limited-pre-defined boundary. The systems and methods include an automated process for creating jointed target pairs or horizontal laterals to be utilized for planning horizontal wells in order to position the horizontal laterals within limited pre-defined boundary(ies).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2010
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Inventors: Dan Colvin, Gary Daniel Schottle, Colin MacDonald, Philip William Woodard