Patents Represented by Attorney Maurice Teixeira

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  • Method for identifying and removing multiples for imaging with beams
    Patent number: 7715986
    Abstract: The present invention incorporates the use of model-driven and data-driven methodologies to attenuate multiples in seismic data utilizing a prediction model which includes multiply-reflected, surface-related seismic waves. The present invention includes beam techniques and convolving a predicted multiples beam with a segment of a modeled pegleg beam to obtain a convolved multiples beam. The convolved multiples beam can then he deconvolved to attenuate the multiples that are present in the original input beam.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2010
    Assignee: Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
    Inventors: Tamas Nemeth, Yue Wang, Fuhao Qin, Ross Hill
  • Method for generating reservoir models utilizing synthetic stratigraphic columns
    Patent number: 7706981
    Abstract: The present invention incorporates the use of geophysical, geological and formation evaluation data to develop synthetic stratigraphic columns based on depositional rules and sedimentary stacking patterns. The present invention utilizes dynamic assignment and matching whereby the synthetic columns can be easily conformed throughout the reservation characterization process as geological data becomes available.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2010
    Assignee: Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
    Inventors: David A. Wilkinson, Deyi Xie
  • Method for forecasting the production of a petroleum reservoir utilizing genetic programming
    Patent number: 7657494
    Abstract: A method utilizing genetic programming to construct history matching and forecasting proxies for reservoir simulators. Acting as surrogates for computer simulators, the genetic programming proxies evaluate a large number of reservoir models and predict future production forecasts for petroleum reservoirs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2010
    Assignee: Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
    Inventors: David A. Wilkinson, Tina Yu, Alexandre Castellini