Patents Represented by Attorney Robert Van Someren PC

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  • Method and apparatus for selective injection or flow control with through-tubing operation capacity
    Patent number: 6892816
    Abstract: An in-line flow control device for a well chokes flow through a conduit while allowing access therethrough.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2005
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Ronald E. Pringle, Arthur J. Morris
  • Technique for providing power to a completion used in a subterranean environment
    Patent number: 6881079
    Abstract: A splicing system that accommodates the splicing of tubing having internal power cable. The splice system is amenable to use in subterranean environments where sections of continuous tubing are spliced along with the splicing of internal power cable. The splice technique comprises utilization of an expandable connector that permits lineal movement of the internal segments of power cable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2005
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Marcus D. McHugh, Lee S. Kobylinski, Des D'Arcy
  • Technique utilizing an insertion guide within a wellbore
    Patent number: 6820690
    Abstract: A technique for facilitating the use of a variety of completion elements in a wellbore environment. The technique utilizes an insertion guide disposed within an open-hole section of a wellbore. The insertion guide may be radially expanded towards the surrounding formation to remove excess annular space. The expansion of the insertion guide further allows the use of a completion element having a greater diameter than would otherwise be afforded.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2004
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corp.
    Inventors: Claude Vercaemer, Hubertus V Thomeer
  • Flow control regulation method and apparatus
    Patent number: 6786285
    Abstract: A technique for controlling fluid production in a deviated wellbore is disclosed. The technique utilizes a flow pipe the interior of which is in hydraulic communication with the earth's surface. A plurality of flow control valves are disposed at spaced apart positions along the length of the flow pipe. The flow control valves are used to regulate flow along intervals of the flow pipe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2004
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Craig D. Johnson, Gary Martin Oddie