Patents by Inventor Ramond J. Tibbles

Ramond J. Tibbles 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).

  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING SAND PRODUCTION IN WELLS
    Publication number: 20100025037
    Abstract: A technique is provided for controlling sand in a well. The technique may utilize a vent screen assembly having a main screen, a vent screen, and a tubular member extending from the main screen to the vent screen. An expandable element is positioned around the tubular member between the main screen and the vent screen. After the vent screen assembly is deployed into a wellbore, a gravel pack can be formed around at least the main screen. The expandable element is selectively expanded in a radial direction to secure the gravel pack and to enable higher production rates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2008
    Publication date: February 4, 2010
    Applicant: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventor: Ramond J. Tibbles