Patents by Inventor Walter Stone
Walter Stone 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).
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Patent number: 10753179Abstract: A wellbore assembly includes a conveyance member including at least one of a continuous spooled rod, a wireline, and a slickline; an accumulator system connected to the conveyance member; and a setting tool connected to the accumulator system. The accumulator system may be configured to supply a fluid pressure to actuate the setting tool. A method of operating a wellbore tool includes lowering a wellbore assembly into a wellbore using a conveyance member including at least one of a continuous spooled rod, a wireline, and a slickline, wherein the wellbore assembly includes an accumulator system and a setting tool. The method includes actuating the accumulator system to provide a fluid pressure to the setting tool. The method also includes actuating the setting tool using the fluid pressure.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2018Date of Patent: August 25, 2020Assignee: Weatherford Technology Holdings, LLCInventors: Walter Stone Thomas Fagley, IV, Gary Duron Ingram, Paul James Wilson, Simon J. Harrall
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Publication number: 20180266215Abstract: A wellbore assembly includes a conveyance member including at least one of a continuous spooled rod, a wireline, and a slickline; an accumulator system connected to the conveyance member; and a setting tool connected to the accumulator system. The accumulator system may be configured to supply a fluid pressure to actuate the setting tool. A method of operating a wellbore tool includes lowering a wellbore assembly into a wellbore using a conveyance member including at least one of a continuous spooled rod, a wireline, and a slickline, wherein the wellbore assembly includes an accumulator system and a setting tool. The method includes actuating the accumulator system to provide a fluid pressure to the setting tool. The method also includes actuating the setting tool using the fluid pressure.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2018Publication date: September 20, 2018Inventors: Walter Stone Thomas FAGLEY, IV, Gary Duron INGRAM, Paul James WILSON, Simon J. HARRALL
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Patent number: 10030481Abstract: A method and apparatus for a wellbore assembly. The wellbore assembly may comprise a conveyance member including at least one of a continuous spooled rod, a wireline, and a slickline; an accumulator system connected to the conveyance member; and a setting tool connected to the accumulator system. The accumulator system may be configured to supply a fluid pressure to actuate the setting tool. A method of operating a wellbore tool may comprise lowering a wellbore assembly into a wellbore using a conveyance member including at least one of a continuous spooled rod, a wireline, and a slickline, wherein the wellbore assembly includes an accumulator system and a setting tool. The method may comprise actuating the accumulator system to provide a fluid pressure to the setting tool. The method may comprise actuating the setting tool using the fluid pressure.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2014Date of Patent: July 24, 2018Assignee: Weatherford Technology Holdings, LLCInventors: Walter Stone Thomas Fagley, IV, Gary Duron Ingram, Paul James Wilson, Simon J. Harrall
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Patent number: 9604167Abstract: A filter assembly having a first stage filter that filters particulates from fluid flowing through the filter and a second stage filter downstream of the first stage filter that coalesces water from the fluid. By providing the first stage filter upstream of the second stage filter, particulate filtration capacity and efficiency may be provided while protecting the second stage filter from particulates. Protecting the second stage filter from particulates allows for the life of the second stage filter to be extended while providing efficient emulsion removal in the filter assembly.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2014Date of Patent: March 28, 2017Assignee: Parker-Hannifin CorporationInventors: Peter Popoff, Walter Stone
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Patent number: 9267348Abstract: Methods and apparatus for conducting fracturing operations using a wellbore fracturing assembly are described. The assembly may be mechanically set and released from a wellbore using a coiled tubing string. The assembly may include a pair of spaced apart packers for straddling the area of interest, an injection port disposed between the packers for injecting fracturing fluid into the area of interest, and an anchor for securing the assembly in the wellbore. At least one of the packers includes a pressure balanced mandrel. After conducting the fracturing operation, the assembly may be relocated to another area of interest to conduct another fracturing operation.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2011Date of Patent: February 23, 2016Assignee: Weatherford Technology Holdings, LLCInventors: Gary D. Ingram, William D. Friend, Jr., Walter Stone Thomas Fagley, IV
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Publication number: 20150101829Abstract: A method and apparatus for a wellbore assembly. The wellbore assembly may comprise a conveyance member including at least one of a continuous spooled rod, a wireline, and a slickline; an accumulator system connected to the conveyance member; and a setting tool connected to the accumulator system. The accumulator system may be configured to supply a fluid pressure to actuate the setting tool. A method of operating a wellbore tool may comprise lowering a wellbore assembly into a wellbore using a conveyance member including at least one of a continuous spooled rod, a wireline, and a slickline, wherein the wellbore assembly includes an accumulator system and a setting tool. The method may comprise actuating the accumulator system to provide a fluid pressure to the setting tool. The method may comprise actuating the setting tool using the fluid pressure.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2014Publication date: April 16, 2015Inventors: Walter Stone Thomas Fagley, IV, Gary Duron Ingram, Paul James Wilson, Simon J. Harrall
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Patent number: 8931569Abstract: A method and apparatus for a wellbore assembly. The wellbore assembly may comprise a conveyance member including at least one of a continuous spooled rod, a wireline, and a slickline; an accumulator system connected to the conveyance member; and a setting tool connected to the accumulator system. The accumulator system may be configured to supply a fluid pressure to actuate the setting tool. A method of operating a wellbore tool may comprise lowering a wellbore assembly into a wellbore using a conveyance member including at least one of a continuous spooled rod, a wireline, and a slickline, wherein the wellbore assembly includes an accumulator system and a setting tool. The method may comprise actuating the accumulator system to provide a fluid pressure to the setting tool. The method may comprise actuating the setting tool using the fluid pressure.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2010Date of Patent: January 13, 2015Assignee: Weatherford/Lamb, Inc.Inventors: Walter Stone Thomas Fagley, IV, Gary Duron Ingram, Paul James Wilson, Simon John Harrall
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Publication number: 20140197090Abstract: A filter assembly having a first stage filter that filters particulates from fluid flowing through the filter and a second stage filter downstream of the first stage filter that coalesces water from the fluid. By providing the first stage filter upstream of the second stage filter, particulate filtration capacity and efficiency may be provided while protecting the second stage filter from particulates. Protecting the second stage filter from particulates allows for the life of the second stage filter to be extended while providing efficient emulsion removal in the filter assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2014Publication date: July 17, 2014Inventors: Peter Popoff, Walter Stone
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Patent number: 8316943Abstract: An apparatus and method for operating a packer and a fracture valve. The packer may include a tubular mandrel having a longitudinal bore with an annular packing element and a first piston disposed around the mandrel, wherein the first piston is operable to set the packing element, and a second piston operable to isolate fluid communication between the first piston and the mandrel bore. The fracture valve may include a tubular mandrel having a longitudinal bore and a port, a piston operable to close fluid communication between the bore and the port, and a latch disposed between the piston and the mandrel operable to resist movement of the piston.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2010Date of Patent: November 27, 2012Assignee: Weatherford/Lamb, Inc.Inventors: Walter Stone Thomas Fagley, IV, Gary Duron Ingram, Christopher Carter Johnson
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Patent number: 8186446Abstract: A method and apparatus for setting a packer assembly having an upper packer and a lower packer in a wellbore in a single trip into a wellbore is provided. The packer assembly is configured to be retrieved from the wellbore using a retrieval tool in a single trip into the wellbore. The retrieval tool is configured to be released from the packer assembly while in the wellbore during a retrieval process in the event that the packer assembly will not release from the wellbore or is otherwise prevented from removal from the wellbore.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2009Date of Patent: May 29, 2012Assignee: Weatherford/Lamb, Inc.Inventors: Gary D. Ingram, Jacob K. Bramwell, Walter Stone Thomas Fagley, IV, Robert S. Beeman, Carol Ann LaPlante Beeman, legal representative
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Publication number: 20120090858Abstract: Methods and apparatus for conducting fracturing operations using a wellbore fracturing assembly are described. The assembly may be mechanically set and released from a wellbore using a coiled tubing string. The assembly may include a pair of spaced apart packers for straddling the area of interest, an injection port disposed between the packers for injecting fracturing fluid into the area of interest, and an anchor for securing the assembly in the wellbore. At least one of the packers includes a pressure balanced mandrel. After conducting the fracturing operation, the assembly may be relocated to another area of interest to conduct another fracturing operation.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2011Publication date: April 19, 2012Inventors: Gary D. Ingram, William D. Friend, JR., Walter Stone Thomas Fagley, IV
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Publication number: 20110108285Abstract: A method and apparatus for a wellbore assembly. The wellbore assembly may comprise a conveyance member including at least one of a continuous spooled rod, a wireline, and a slickline; an accumulator system connected to the conveyance member; and a setting tool connected to the accumulator system. The accumulator system may be configured to supply a fluid pressure to actuate the setting tool. A method of operating a wellbore tool may comprise lowering a wellbore assembly into a wellbore using a conveyance member including at least one of a continuous spooled rod, a wireline, and a slickline, wherein the wellbore assembly includes an accumulator system and a setting tool. The method may comprise actuating the accumulator system to provide a fluid pressure to the setting tool. The method may comprise actuating the setting tool using the fluid pressure.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2010Publication date: May 12, 2011Inventors: Walter Stone Thomas Fagley, IV, Gary Duron Ingram, Paul James Wilson, Simon John Harrall
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Publication number: 20110030960Abstract: An apparatus and method for operating a packer and a fracture valve is shown. The packer may include a tubular mandrel having a longitudinal bore with an annular packing element and a first piston disposed around the mandrel, wherein the first piston is operable to set the packing element, and a second piston operable to isolate fluid communication between the first piston and the mandrel bore. The fracture valve may include a tubular mandrel having a longitudinal bore and a port, a piston operable to close fluid communication between the bore and the port, and a latch disposed between the piston and the mandrel operable to resist movement of the piston.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2010Publication date: February 10, 2011Inventors: Walter Stone Thomas Fagley, IV, Gary Duron Ingram, Christopher Carter Johnson
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Patent number: 7836962Abstract: An apparatus and method for operating a packer and a fracture valve is shown. The packer may include a tubular mandrel having a longitudinal bore with an annular packing element and a first piston disposed around the mandrel, wherein the first piston is operable to set the packing element, and a second piston operable to isolate fluid communication between the first piston and the mandrel bore. The fracture valve may include a tubular mandrel having a longitudinal bore and a port, a piston operable to close fluid communication between the bore and the port, and a latch disposed between the piston and the mandrel operable to resist movement of the piston.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2008Date of Patent: November 23, 2010Assignee: Weatherford/Lamb, Inc.Inventors: Walter Stone Thomas Fagley, IV, Gary Duron Ingram
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Publication number: 20100243270Abstract: A method and apparatus for setting a packer assembly having an upper packer and a lower packer in a wellbore in a single trip into a wellbore is provided. The packer assembly is configured to be retrieved from the wellbore using a retrieval tool in a single trip into the wellbore. The retrieval tool is configured to be released from the packer assembly while in the wellbore during a retrieval process in the event that the packer assembly will not release from the wellbore or is otherwise prevented from removal from the wellbore.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2009Publication date: September 30, 2010Inventors: Gary D. Ingram, Jacob K. Bramwell, Walter Stone Thomas Fagley, IV, Robert S. Beeman, Carol Ann LaPlante Beeman
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Publication number: 20090242211Abstract: An apparatus and method for operating a packer and a fracture valve is shown. The packer may include a tubular mandrel having a longitudinal bore with an annular packing element and a first piston disposed around the mandrel, wherein the first piston is operable to set the packing element, and a second piston operable to isolate fluid communication between the first piston and the mandrel bore. The fracture valve may include a tubular mandrel having a longitudinal bore and a port, a piston operable to close fluid communication between the bore and the port, and a latch disposed between the piston and the mandrel operable to resist movement of the piston.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2008Publication date: October 1, 2009Inventors: Walter Stone Thomas Fagley, IV, Gary Duron Ingram, Christopher Carter Johnson
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Patent number: 5660038Abstract: A rotary jet engine including a housing having intake and exhaust zones separated from each other. At least one combustion jet is mounted on a rotor having an intake spaced from the axis of rotation for effecting ram air delivery of air from the intake zone. Exhaust from the combustion jet causes rotation of the rotor while the intake and exhaust separator inhibits flow from said exhaust zone to said intake zone.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 1995Date of Patent: August 26, 1997Inventor: Joseph Walter Stone