Patents by Inventor Qinshan Yang

Qinshan Yang 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: 20200347717
    Abstract: A system and method for inspecting cement downhole in multi-casing wells. The method may comprise inserting an inspection device into a tube. The inspection device may comprise a plurality of transducers, wherein the plurality of transducers comprise one or more transducers. Further, the inspection device may comprise an inner tubing and at least one mount. The method for inspecting cement downhole may further comprise exciting the plurality of transducers, sweeping the plurality of transducers from a minimum frequency value to a maximum value, and matching frequency value of the plurality of transducers to a frequency value of a target structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2019
    Publication date: November 5, 2020
    Applicant: GOWell International, LLC
    Inventors: Jie Li, Qinshan Yang, Jinsong Zhao
  • Patent number: 10801997
    Abstract: A method and system for inspecting cement downhole. The method may comprise inserting an inspection device inside a tubing. The inspection device may comprise a centralizing module as well as a transducer, an azimuthal receiver, and a telemetry module. The method may further comprise activating the transducer, wherein the transducer generates a low-frequency cylindrical acoustic wave with normal incidence, detecting the locations and strengths of resonances generated, and creating a graph with an information handling system for analysis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2020
    Assignee: Gowell International, LLC
    Inventors: Jiajun Zhao, Jinsong Zhao, Qinshan Yang
  • Patent number: 10758146
    Abstract: A system for monitoring a fetal heartbeat sound has a sensor matrix adapted to be placed adjacent to a fetus, a processor for receiving signals transmitted by the sensor matrix, a processor for receiving signals transmitted by the sensor matrix, and a display connected to the processor so as to provide a humanly perceivable indication of the heartbeat sound. The sensor matrix has a plurality of sensors of which at least one of which is facing the fetus. The processor identifies a fetal heartbeat sound from among other sounds. The sensor array is affixed to a wearable article that is adapted to be worn by mother.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2020
    Inventors: Qinshan Yang, Qingquan Zhang
  • Patent number: 10662756
    Abstract: A method and system for inspecting cement downhole. The method may comprise inserting an inspection device inside a tube. The inspection device may comprise a centralizing module as well as a tapper attached to the centralizing module. The inspection device may further comprise a receiver, a micro controller unit, and a telemetry module. The method may further comprise actuating the tapper, wherein the tapper produces a nonlinear wave, recording reflections of acoustic waves off a tubing or a casing, and creating a graph with an information handling system for analysis. An inspection device may comprise a centralizing module and a tapper attached to the centralizing module. The inspection device may further comprise a receiver, an information handling system, and a memory module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2020
    Assignee: GOWell International, LLC
    Inventors: Hichem Abdelmoula, Qinshan Yang
  • Patent number: 10655457
    Abstract: Methods for locating an acoustic source. A method may comprise measuring noise from the acoustic source from a downhole environment, which produces a measurement for processing, performing a dispersion analysis on the measurement, performing a space entropy equalization and normalization process on the measurement, performing a weighted integration on the measurement, performing a pattern recognition on the measurement, performing a weighted enhancement on the measurement, and producing a recognition factor from the measurement. A method may comprise measuring noise from the acoustic source from a downhole environment, which produces a measurement for processing, performing a dispersion analysis on the measurement, performing a time difference scan on the measurement, performing a propagation distance scan on the measurement, performing a weighted enhancement on the measurement, and producing a recognition factor from the measurement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2020
    Assignee: GOWell International, LLC
    Inventors: Qinshan Yang, Jinsong Zhao
  • Publication number: 20200072996
    Abstract: A method and system for inspecting light-weight cement downhole. The method may comprise inserting an inspection device into a casing. The inspection device may comprise a transducer, a centralizing module, and a telemetry module. The method may further comprise activating the transducer, wherein the transducer generates acoustic vortex waves, detecting the locations of fluid gaps, and creating a graph with an information handling system for analysis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2018
    Publication date: March 5, 2020
    Applicant: GOWell International, LLC
    Inventors: Jiajun Zhao, Qinshan Yang, Jinsong Zhao
  • Publication number: 20190330970
    Abstract: A method and system for inspecting cement downhole. The method may comprise inserting an inspection device inside a casing. The inspection device may comprise a transducer, a micro-controller unit, an information handling system, and a centralizing module. The method may further comprise activating the transducer, wherein the transducer generates a non-stationary acoustic wave, determining a measurement using the inspection device, and generating an estimated cement impedance output using at least the measurement and data corresponding to the impedance and inner diameter of a casing and the impedance of the transducer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2018
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Applicant: GOWell International, LLC
    Inventors: Jiajun Zhao, Qinshan Yang, Jinsong Zhao
  • Publication number: 20190265199
    Abstract: A method and system for inspecting cement downhole. The method may comprise inserting an inspection device inside a tubing. The inspection device may comprise a centralizing module as well as a transducer, an azimuthal receiver, and a telemetry module. The method may further comprise activating the transducer, wherein the transducer generates a low-frequency cylindrical acoustic wave with normal incidence, detecting the locations and strengths of resonances generated, and creating a graph with an information handling system for analysis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2018
    Publication date: August 29, 2019
    Applicant: GOWell International, LLC
    Inventors: Jiajun Zhao, Jinsong Zhao, Qinshan Yang
  • Publication number: 20190226318
    Abstract: A method and system for inspecting cement downhole. The method may comprise inserting an inspection device inside a tube. The inspection device may comprise a centralizing module as well as a tapper attached to the centralizing module. The inspection device may further comprise a receiver, a micro controller unit, and a telemetry module. The method may further comprise actuating the tapper, wherein the tapper produces a nonlinear wave, recording reflections of acoustic waves off a tubing or a casing, and creating a graph with an information handling system for analysis. An inspection device may comprise a centralizing module and a tapper attached to the centralizing module. The inspection device may further comprise a receiver, an information handling system, and a memory module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2018
    Publication date: July 25, 2019
    Applicant: GOWell International, LLC
    Inventors: Hichem Abdelmoula, Qinshan Yang
  • Publication number: 20190086572
    Abstract: An isolator device and method for isolating frequencies. An isolator device may comprise a segment, wherein the segment comprises a first shell, wherein the first shell comprises a first end and a second end. The isolator device may further comprise an opening, wherein the opening is disposed within the at least one shell and wherein the opening is disposed in a quasi periodic sequence. A method for isolating frequencies may comprise attaching an isolator device to a downhole tool, inserting a downhole tool into a tube, wherein the downhole device comprises a sensor cartridge, broadcasting a signal into the tube, absorbing a reflected signal with the isolator, removing a frequency within the signal, and receiving the signal with the sensor cartridge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2017
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Applicant: GOWell International, LLC
    Inventors: Qinshan Yang, Jensen Leung
  • Publication number: 20180296116
    Abstract: A system for monitoring a fetal heartbeat sound has a sensor matrix adapted to be placed adjacent to a fetus, a processor for receiving signals transmitted by the sensor matrix, a processor for receiving signals transmitted by the sensor matrix, and a display connected to the processor so as to provide a humanly perceivable indication of the heartbeat sound. The sensor matrix has a plurality of sensors of which at least one of which is facing the fetus. The processor identifies a fetal heartbeat sound from among other sounds. The sensor array is affixed to a wearable article that is adapted to be worn by mother.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2018
    Publication date: October 18, 2018
    Inventors: Qinshan YANG, Qingquan ZHANG
  • Patent number: 10082593
    Abstract: A method of creating a synthetic aperture. The method may comprise identifying a static configuration, inputting the static configuration into a dynamic controller, configuring a transmitter with the dynamic controller, and configuring a receiver with the dynamic controller. The method may further comprise inputting operational variables and environmental variables into a dynamic configuration, inputting the dynamic configuration into the dynamic controller, and re-configuring the transmitter and the receiver with the dynamic controller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2018
    Assignee: GOWell International, LLC
    Inventors: Yanxiang Yu, Jinsong Zhao, Qinshan Yang
  • Patent number: 9982527
    Abstract: A device and method for wellbore inspection comprising a downhole tool. The downhole tool may comprise a wireline, a sensor cartridge, and a plurality of centralizers. The method for detecting defects within a wellbore may comprise inserting a downhole tool into a wellbore, wherein the downhole tool comprises a wireline, a sensor cartridge, and a plurality of centralizers. The method also includes producing an acoustic signal with the plurality of centralizers and recording the acoustic signal with a sensor, wherein the sensor records the acoustic signal within an aperture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2018
    Assignee: GOWell International, LLC
    Inventors: Jinsong Zhao, Qinshan Yang
  • Publication number: 20180128930
    Abstract: A method and system for inspecting concrete downhole. The method may comprise inserting an inspection device inside a tube. The inspection device may comprise a sensor array which may comprise a high frequency transmitter, a low frequency transmitter, and a mid frequency receiver. The inspection device may further comprise a micro controller unit, a telemetry module, and a centralizing module. The method may further comprise activating the low frequency transmitter, recording reflections of acoustic waves off a tubing or a casing, and creating a graph with an information handling system for analysis. An inspection device may comprise a sensor array which may comprise a high frequency transmitter and a mid frequency receiver. The inspection device may further comprise a sensor array housing, an information handling system, a memory module, and a differential amplifier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2016
    Publication date: May 10, 2018
    Applicant: GOWell International, LLC
    Inventors: Jinsong Zhao, Qinshan Yang
  • Publication number: 20180112523
    Abstract: Methods for locating an acoustic source. A method may comprise measuring noise from the acoustic source from a downhole environment, which produces a measurement for processing, performing a dispersion analysis on the measurement, performing a space entropy equalization and normalization process on the measurement, performing a weighted integration on the measurement, performing a pattern recognition on the measurement, performing a weighted enhancement on the measurement, and producing a recognition factor from the measurement. A method may comprise measuring noise from the acoustic source from a downhole environment, which produces a measurement for processing, performing a dispersion analysis on the measurement, performing a time difference scan on the measurement, performing a propagation distance scan on the measurement, performing a weighted enhancement on the measurement, and producing a recognition factor from the measurement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2016
    Publication date: April 26, 2018
    Applicant: GOWell International, LLC
    Inventors: Qinshan Yang, Jinsong Zhao
  • Publication number: 20170314387
    Abstract: A method and system for locating a stuck pipe. The method for locating a stuck pipe may comprise inserting an inspection device into a wellbore, transmitting an electromagnetic field, inducing an eddy current within a tube to provide an induced eddy current, recording a voltage from the induced eddy current within the tube, and analyzing tube properties from the recorded voltage. A system for locating a stuck pipe may comprise a drilling rig, a tether, and a telemetry module, where the telemetry module may comprise an accelerometer. The system may comprise a centralizing module, where the centralizing module comprises at least three arms, and an inspection device, where the inspection device comprises a memory module, a transmitter and receiver controller, and a sensor array. The sensor array may comprises a receiver and a transmitter. The system may comprise an information handling system and a service device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2016
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Applicant: GOWell International, LLC
    Inventors: Qinshan Yang, Yanxiang Yu, Jinsong Zhao
  • Publication number: 20170254916
    Abstract: A method of creating a synthetic aperture. The method may comprise identifying a static configuration, inputting the static configuration into a dynamic controller, configuring a transmitter with the dynamic controller, and configuring a receiver with the dynamic controller. The method may further comprise inputting operational variables and environmental variables into a dynamic configuration, inputting the dynamic configuration into the dynamic controller, and re-configuring the transmitter and the receiver with the dynamic controller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2016
    Publication date: September 7, 2017
    Applicant: GOWell International, LLC
    Inventors: Yanxiang Yu, Jinsong Zhao, Qinshan Yang
  • Publication number: 20170002642
    Abstract: A device and method for wellbore inspection comprising a downhole tool. The downhole tool may comprise a wireline, a sensor cartridge, and a plurality of centralizers. The method for detecting defects within a wellbore may comprise inserting a downhole tool into a wellbore, wherein the downhole tool comprises a wireline, a sensor cartridge, and a plurality of centralizers. The method also includes producing an acoustic signal with the plurality of centralizers and recording the acoustic signal with a sensor, wherein the sensor records the acoustic signal within an aperture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2015
    Publication date: January 5, 2017
    Applicant: GOWELL INTERNATIONAL, LLC
    Inventors: Jinsong Zhao, Qinshan Yang