Patents by Inventor Thibaut Guignard

Thibaut Guignard 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).

  • Patent number: 8511380
    Abstract: Apparatus having a first outer tubular member and a first inner tubular member. The first outer tubular member and the first inner tubular member can define a first space therebetween. The first inner tubular member can have a first internal bore. The apparatus can further include a second outer tubular member and a second inner tubular member. The second outer tubular member and the second inner tubular member can define a second space therebetween. The second inner tubular member can have a second internal bore. A first coupling flowpath can be positioned between the first and second spaces. A second coupling flowpath can be positioned between the first and second internal bores. A selectively closeable flowpath can be positioned between the first coupling flowpath and the second coupling flowpath.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2013
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Thibaut Guignard, Jesus Chavez
  • Patent number: 8096356
    Abstract: A technique prevents buckling of a service tool assembly during a sand control operation in a wellbore. A completion assembly and a service tool assembly are positioned in a wellbore. An anti-buckling mechanism is positioned to limit the buckling load effects that can otherwise be experienced by the service tool assembly during the sand control operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2012
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Thibaut Guignard, Jeremie Poizat
  • Patent number: 7918276
    Abstract: A technique is provided for forming a gravel pack at a well zone. A completion assembly is positioned in a wellbore and cooperates with a service tool engaging the completion assembly. The completion assembly comprises a completion assembly central bore. A return is located radially outward of the central bore at a specific well zone or zones and comprises a flow path for returning a carrier fluid. The location of the return allows flow of the returning carrier fluid to remain outside of the completion assembly central bore at a specific well zone or zones.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2011
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Thibaut Guignard, John R. Whitsitt
  • Patent number: 7730949
    Abstract: A technique is provided for performing a well treatment operation. A completion assembly is constructed with a tubular member designed to maintain pressure integrity above a given well treatment zone. The completion assembly and a service tool can be moved downhole for well treatment operations in one or more well zones. A converter tool is utilized to selectively form openings through a wall of the tubular member to enable flow following completion of the well treatment in a lower zone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2010
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Thibaut Guignard, John R. Whitsitt
  • Publication number: 20090188674
    Abstract: A technique is provided for preventing buckling of a service tool assembly during a sand control operation in a wellbore. A completion assembly and a service tool assembly are positioned in a wellbore. An anti-buckling mechanism is positioned to limit the buckling load effects that can otherwise be experienced by the service tool assembly during the sand control operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2008
    Publication date: July 30, 2009
    Applicant: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Thibaut Guignard, Jeremie Poizat
  • Publication number: 20090095471
    Abstract: Apparatus having a first outer tubular member and a first inner tubular member. The first outer tubular member and the first inner tubular member can define a first space therebetween. The first inner tubular member can have a first internal bore. The apparatus can further include a second outer tubular member and a second inner tubular member. The second outer tubular member and the second inner tubular member can define a second space therebetween. The second inner tubular member can have a second internal bore. A first coupling flowpath can be positioned between the first and second spaces. A second coupling flowpath can be positioned between the first and second internal bores. A selectively closeable flowpath can be positioned between the first coupling flowpath and the second coupling flowpath.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2008
    Publication date: April 16, 2009
    Applicant: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Thibaut Guignard, Jesus Chavez
  • Publication number: 20090078421
    Abstract: A technique is provided for performing a well treatment operation. A completion assembly is constructed with a tubular member designed to maintain pressure integrity above a given well treatment zone. The completion assembly and a service tool can be moved downhole for well treatment operations in one or more well zones. A converter tool is utilized to selectively form openings through a wall of the tubular member to enable flow following completion of the well treatment in a lower zone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2007
    Publication date: March 26, 2009
    Applicant: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Thibaut Guignard, John R. Whitsitt
  • Publication number: 20080314589
    Abstract: A technique is provided for forming a gravel pack at a well zone. A completion assembly is positioned in a wellbore and cooperates with a service tool engaging the completion assembly. The completion assembly comprises a completion assembly central bore. A return is located radially outward of the central bore at a specific well zone or zones and comprises a flow path for returning a carrier fluid. The location of the return allows flow of the returning carrier fluid to remain outside of the completion assembly central bore at a specific well zone or zones.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2007
    Publication date: December 25, 2008
    Applicant: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Thibaut Guignard, John R. Whitsitt
  • Publication number: 20080283252
    Abstract: A technique is provided for treating a plurality of well zones with a service tool during a single trip downhole. The service tool is run downhole to a selected well zone that is isolated for treatment. Following treatment of the well zone, the service tool is moved to a subsequent well zone isolated for treatment. When the lengths of the well zones to be treated are dissimilar, the active length of the service tool can be adjusted to correspond with the well zone length to optimize the well treatment operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2007
    Publication date: November 20, 2008
    Applicant: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Thibaut Guignard, John R. Whitsitt