Patents by Inventor Robert Matthew Graham

Robert Matthew Graham 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: 20230407732
    Abstract: A technique facilitates both a fracturing operation and a subsequent production operation in, for example, a geothermal well system. According to an embodiment, a geothermal a well completion is deployed downhole into a wellbore. The geothermal well completion comprises a tubular section deployed in a well zone and having a fracturing port and a production port. Additionally, a shiftable tool is disposed in the tubular section. The shiftable tool comprises a sleeve system which is selectively shiftable between a plurality of operational flow positions. In some embodiments, a plurality of the shiftable tools may be used along corresponding well zones to facilitate fracturing of the well zones while also ensuring the outflow of production fluid has a desired balance along the plurality of well zones.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2021
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Inventors: Robert Matthew Graham, Joshua Susmarski, Houssem Kharrat, Laurent Alteirac
  • Patent number: 11788375
    Abstract: A backup ring includes a plurality of segments defined by a plurality of slots, wherein each segment is defined by a sequential pair of the plurality of slots, and a resilient matrix material that at least partially fills each slot of the plurality of slots.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Assignee: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventor: Robert Matthew Graham
  • Patent number: 11408237
    Abstract: A technique facilitates improved setting of downhole devices, e.g. frac plugs. The technique utilizes a setting tool, e.g. a disposable setting tool, which integrates the functionality of a wireline adapter kit to provide a compact disposable solution for setting downhole devices. The setting tool comprises a self metering system which slows an otherwise violent setting action to a controlled setting sequence. The self metering system enables avoidance of the use of slow burn charges sometimes used in conventional setting tools.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2022
    Assignee: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventors: William Norrid, Sidney Jasek, Michael Dardis, Isaac Aviles Cadena, Robert Matthew Graham, Roberto Jaime
  • Publication number: 20220220824
    Abstract: A button includes a body including a void. The void pierces the body completely therethrough, and the body is made of a moldable material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2020
    Publication date: July 14, 2022
    Inventor: Robert Matthew Graham
  • Patent number: 11248436
    Abstract: A technique facilitates use of a frac diverter instead of a frac plug in a variety of fracturing operations. The frac diverter has a simpler and less expensive construction. Although the frac diverter may not form a seal with the surrounding casing in some applications, the frac diverter is able to sufficiently restrict flow of fracturing fluid to enable a successful fracturing operation. The frac diverter may comprise arrangements of at least one cone, at least one slip ring, and at least one corresponding sub which work in cooperation with a flow restricting element. The flow restricting element may comprise various types of rings, e.g. sealing element rings, able to sufficiently restrict flow of fracturing fluid past the frac diverter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2022
    Assignee: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Robert Matthew Graham, Michael Bilynsky, Roberto Jaime, Christopher Cromer, Sidney J. Jasek, William Norrid, Bhushan Pendse
  • Publication number: 20200378211
    Abstract: A backup ring includes a plurality of segments defined by a plurality of slots, wherein each segment is defined by a sequential pair of the plurality of slots, and a resilient matrix material that at least partially fills each slot of the plurality of slots.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2020
    Publication date: December 3, 2020
    Inventor: Robert Matthew Graham
  • Publication number: 20200157914
    Abstract: A technique facilitates use of a frac diverter instead of a frac plug in a variety of fracturing operations. The frac diverter has a simpler and less expensive construction. Although the frac diverter may not form a seal with the surrounding casing in some applications, the frac diverter is able to sufficiently restrict flow of fracturing fluid to enable a successful fracturing operation. The frac diverter may comprise arrangements of at least one cone, at least one slip ring, and at least one corresponding sub which work in cooperation with a flow restricting element. The flow restricting element may comprise various types of rings, e.g. sealing element rings, able to sufficiently restrict flow of fracturing fluid past the frac diverter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2018
    Publication date: May 21, 2020
    Inventors: Robert Matthew Graham, Michael Bilynsky, Roberto Jaime, Christopher Cromer, Sidney J. Jasek, William Norrid, Bhushan Pendse
  • Publication number: 20200115977
    Abstract: A technique facilitates improved setting of downhole devices, e.g. frac plugs. The technique utilizes a setting tool, e.g. a disposable setting tool, which integrates the functionality of a wireline adapter kit to provide a compact disposable solution for setting downhole devices. The setting tool comprises a self metering system which slows an otherwise violent setting action to a controlled setting sequence. The self metering system enables avoidance of the use of slow burn charges sometimes used in conventional setting tools.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2019
    Publication date: April 16, 2020
    Inventors: William Norrid, Sidney Jasek, Michael Dardis, Isaac Aviles Cadena, Robert Matthew Graham, Roberto Jaime