Patents Assigned to Erdos Miller, Inc.
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Publication number: 20240117732Abstract: In some embodiments, a wireless MWD module is included in a MWD tool to enable communication between the MWD tool and a rig wireless module located at a rig surface. In some embodiments, a repeater is disposed at a drill collar to enable enhanced communication between the wireless MWD module in the MWD tool disposed within a borehole and the rig wireless module located at the rig surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2022Publication date: April 11, 2024Applicant: ERDOS MILLER, INC.Inventors: Kenneth MILLER, David ERDOS, Abraham ERDOS, Clayton CARTER
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Patent number: 11866998Abstract: In some embodiments, a system including a tool drill string having a downhole device is disclosed. The downhole device includes a memory storing instructions and a downhole processor configured to execute the instructions to operate in a first transmission mode by default. The downhole processor is communicatively coupled to an uphole processor via the first transmission mode. The downhole processor is further to transmit, via a second transmission mode, a message to the uphole processor, determine whether a response is received, via the second transmission mode, from the uphole processor, and responsive to determining the response is received from the uphole processor, switch from the first transmission mode to the second transmission mode.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2020Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Assignees: ERDOS MILLER, INC., DIAMOND OILFIELD RENTALS, LLCInventors: Kenneth Miller, David Erdos, Abraham Erdos
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Publication number: 20230407740Abstract: A method is disclosed for receiving, from a downhole system, data at a transmitter module of an intra-bottom hole assembly (BHA), wherein the transmitter module comprises a magnetic transmission antenna; transmitting, via a wireless short-range communication using the magnetic transmission antenna, the data to a receiver module of the intra-BHA, wherein the transmitter module and the receiver module form an intra-BHA network using the wireless short-range communication; receiving, via the wireless short-range communication, the data at the receiver module; transmitting the data to a measurement while drilling (MWD) tool; receiving, at the MWD tool, the data; and transmitting, via a type of telemetry, the data from the MWD tool to a surface processor.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2021Publication date: December 21, 2023Applicant: ERDOS MILLER, INC.Inventors: Kenneth MILLER, David ERDOS, Abraham ERDOS
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Publication number: 20230399945Abstract: In one embodiment, a computer-implemented method is disclosed. The method includes operating a downhole tool by transmitting first data to one or more surface processors in a telemetry sequence. The first data may include a flex word having a first identifier identifying a first payload, and the first data is transmitted using a synchronized time sequence. The method includes detecting, by the downhole tool, an operating condition that occurs while the downhole tool is downhole. Based on the operating condition, the method includes dynamically changing the flex word to comprise a second identifier identifying a second payload transmitted in second data in the telemetry sequence to the one or more surface processors, and the second data is transmitted in the telemetry sequence using the synchronized time sequence.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2023Publication date: December 14, 2023Applicant: ERDOS MILLER, INC.Inventors: Kenneth Miller, David Erdos, Abraham Erdos
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Patent number: 11814954Abstract: In some embodiments, a system includes an uphole processor and a tool drill string having a downhole device including a downhole processor. The uphole processor may include a memory storing instructions, the uphole processor may be communicatively coupled to the downhole processor, and the uphole processor may be configured to execute the instructions to determine a configuration setting of the system, determine whether the configuration setting indicates a trigger event has occurred, and responsive to determining the trigger event has occurred, transmit a downlink message to the downhole processor to modify an aspect of the downhole device.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2021Date of Patent: November 14, 2023Assignees: BLACK DIAMOND OILFIELD RENTALS LLC, ERDOS MILLER, INC.Inventors: Kenneth Miller, David Erdos, Abraham Erdos
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Publication number: 20230332498Abstract: In one embodiment, a method is disclosed for using a trained machine learning model to classify mud pulse signals. The method may include receiving a mud pulse signal from a measurement while drilling (MVWD) tool, wherein the mud pulse signal includes data. The method may also include decoding, using the trained machine learning model, the data to determine a value of the data, and providing a user interface comprising the value of the data for presentation on a computing device of a user.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2021Publication date: October 19, 2023Applicant: ERDOS MILLER, INC.Inventors: Kenneth MILLER, David ERDOS, Abraham ERDOS
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Patent number: 11781389Abstract: A bottom hole assembly has a tubular component with an axis, a first axial end, a second axial end and a poppet valve assembly mounted in the second axial end. An orifice retainer is mounted inside the tubular component adjacent the first axial end. The orifice retainer has a retainer first axial end, a retainer second axial end opposite the retainer first axial end and an orifice pocket adjacent the retainer second axial end. The orifice retainer is installed in and can be removed from the first axial end of the tubular component, opposite the poppet valve assembly. In addition, an orifice is mounted in the orifice pocket of the orifice retainer. The orifice operates in conjunction with the poppet valve assembly.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2022Date of Patent: October 10, 2023Assignees: ERDOS MILLER, INC., BLACK DIAMOND OILFIELD RENTALS, LLCInventors: Kenneth C. Miller, David Cramer, Steven Paul Howard
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Patent number: 11674359Abstract: A centralizer for stabilizing fluid flow through a hollow shaft has a body with an axis, an outer surface and a circumference. Fins extend from the outer surface and include a first pair of fins that are axially aligned with each other and circumferentially spaced from each other. A second pair of fins are axially spaced a first distance from the first pair of fins. The second pair of fins are axially aligned with each other and circumferentially spaced from each other. The first and second pairs of fins are circumferentially offset from each other.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2021Date of Patent: June 13, 2023Assignees: ERDOS MILLER, INC., BLACK DIAMOND OILFIELD RENTALS, LLCInventors: Steven Paul Howard, Christopher W. Lane, Charles Kibbe, Kyle W. Scholl
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Patent number: 11434754Abstract: In some embodiments, a system including a tool drill string having a downhole device is disclosed. The downhole device includes a memory storing instructions and a downhole processor configured to execute the instructions to operate in a first transmission mode by default. The downhole processor is communicatively coupled to an uphole processor via the first transmission mode. The downhole processor is further to transmit, via a second transmission mode, a message to the uphole processor, determine whether a response is received, via the second transmission mode, from the uphole processor, and responsive to determining the response is received from the uphole processor, switch from the first transmission mode to the second transmission mode.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2020Date of Patent: September 6, 2022Assignees: Erdos Miller, Inc., Black Diamond Oilfield Rentals, LLCInventors: Kenneth Miller, David Erdos, Abraham Erdos
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Patent number: 11421522Abstract: In some embodiments, a system includes a surface processor and a tool drill string having a downhole device including a downhole processor. The surface processor may include a memory storing instructions, and the surface processor may be communicatively coupled to the downhole processor. The surface processor may be configured to execute the instructions to receive one or more first measurements from the downhole device, and determine whether the one or more first measurements satisfy a threshold measurement. Responsive to determining the one or more first measurements satisfy the threshold measurement, the surface processor may electronically modify a weight on bit by a first amount and electronically modify a revolutions per minute of a motor by a second amount.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2021Date of Patent: August 23, 2022Assignees: ERDOS MILLER, INC., BLACK DIAMOND OILFIELD RENTALS, LLCInventors: Kenneth Miller, David Erdos, Abraham Erdos, Amador Baggerly
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Patent number: 11418439Abstract: In some embodiments, a system may include a tool drill string having a downhole device. The system may include a contact module including a first component. The first component may include a first data path capable of communicating data using a first communication protocol, a second data path capable of communicating the data using a second communication protocol, and a processor electrically connected to the first data path and the second data path. The processor may be capable of selectively routing the data between the first data path and the second data path.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2021Date of Patent: August 16, 2022Assignees: ERDOS MILLER, INC., BLACK DIAMOND OILFIELD RENTALS, LLCInventors: Kenneth Miller, David Erdos, Abraham Erdos
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Patent number: 11319805Abstract: Systems and methods are presented for reducing electrical interference in measurement-while-drilling (“MWD”) data. An example may include, among other features a MWD data acquisition system including an analog data reception for receiving analog MWD data, an analog-to-digital conversion circuit, at least one isolation circuit for electrically isolating the analog data reception circuit and the analog-to-digital conversion circuit from a digital data transmission circuit. In some embodiments, a power isolation circuit may electrically isolate an analog section power domain from a digital section power domain. The isolation techniques may improve the quality of the analog signal received.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2020Date of Patent: May 3, 2022Assignees: Erdos Miller, Inc., Black Diamond Oilfield Rentals, LLCInventors: David Erdos, Ken Miller, Nathan Szanto
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Publication number: 20220038369Abstract: In some embodiments, a system may include a tool drill string having a downhole device. The system may include a contact module including a first component. The first component may include a first data path capable of communicating data using a first communication protocol, a second data path capable of communicating the data using a second communication protocol, and a processor electrically connected to the first data path and the second data path. The processor may be capable of selectively routing the data between the first data path and the second data path.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2021Publication date: February 3, 2022Applicants: ERDOS MILLER, INC., BLACK DIAMOND OILFIELD RENTALS, LLCInventors: Kenneth Miller, David Erdos, Abraham Erdos
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Patent number: 11229962Abstract: A system for trimming fins on a downhole tool is disclosed. The system includes a jig that mounts to the shaft of the tool. A linear aperture is formed in the jig and has a closed end, an open end, and is sized to axially receive a single fin of the tool. A channel is located on an underside of the jig beneath the aperture. The channel has an inner radius of curvature. The inner radius of curvature is substantially similar to an outer radius of curvature of the shaft. The channel can form a friction lock on the exterior of the shaft and be removably attached to the shaft without fasteners. The channel is arcuate and has a selected arcuate span.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2021Date of Patent: January 25, 2022Assignees: Black Diamond Oilfield Rentals, LLC, Erdos Miller, Inc.Inventor: John MacMurrough
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Publication number: 20210372261Abstract: In some embodiments, a system includes a surface processor and a tool drill string having a downhole device including a downhole processor. The surface processor may include a memory storing instructions, and the surface processor may be communicatively coupled to the downhole processor. The surface processor may be configured to execute the instructions to receive one or more first measurements from the downhole device, and determine whether the one or more first measurements satisfy a threshold measurement. Responsive to determining the one or more first measurements satisfy the threshold measurement, the surface processor may electronically modify a weight on bit by a first amount and electronically modify a revolutions per minute of a motor by a second amount.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2021Publication date: December 2, 2021Applicants: ERDOS MILLER, INC., BLACK DIAMOND OILFIELD RENTALS LLCInventors: Kenneth Miller, David Erdos, Abraham Erdos, Amador Baggerly
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Patent number: 11153206Abstract: In some embodiments, a system may include a tool drill string having a downhole device. The system may include a contact module including a first component. The first component may include a first data path capable of communicating data using a first communication protocol, a second data path capable of communicating the data using a second communication protocol, and a processor electrically connected to the first data path and the second data path. The processor may be capable of selectively routing the data between the first data path and the second data path.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2020Date of Patent: October 19, 2021Assignees: Black Diamond Oilfield Rentals, LLC, Erdos Miller, Inc.Inventors: Kenneth Miller, David Erdos, Abraham Erdos
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Patent number: 11149500Abstract: A system including a tool drill string having a downhole device. The system includes at least one external contact to be electrically coupled to the downhole device to communicate with the downhole device, one or more insulators that electrically insulate the at least once external contact from other parts of the system, and one or more seals situated between the one or more insulators and the at least one external contact to pressure seal the system from external fluids.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2020Date of Patent: October 19, 2021Assignees: Black Diamond Oilfield Rentals, LLC, Erdos Miller, Inc.Inventors: Kenneth C. Miller, David Cramer
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Publication number: 20210189872Abstract: In some embodiments, a system includes an uphole processor and a tool drill string having a downhole device including a downhole processor. The uphole processor may include a memory storing instructions, the uphole processor may be communicatively coupled to the downhole processor, and the uphole processor may be configured to execute the instructions to determine a configuration setting of the system, determine whether the configuration setting indicates a trigger event has occurred, and responsive to determining the trigger event has occurred, transmit a downlink message to the downhole processor to modify an aspect of the downhole device.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2021Publication date: June 24, 2021Applicants: ERDOS MILLER, INC., BLACK DIAMOND OILFIELD RENTALS LLCInventors: Kenneth Miller, David Erdos, Abraham Erdos
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Publication number: 20210140309Abstract: Systems and methods are presented for reducing electrical interference in measurement-while-drilling (“MWD”) data. An example may include, among other features a MWD data acquisition system including an analog data reception for receiving analog MWD data, an analog-to-digital conversion circuit, at least one isolation circuit for electrically isolating the analog data reception circuit and the analog-to-digital conversion circuit from a digital data transmission circuit. In some embodiments, a power isolation circuit may electrically isolate an analog section power domain from a digital section power domain. The isolation techniques may improve the quality of the analog signal received.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2020Publication date: May 13, 2021Applicants: BASIN DRILLING TOOLS LP, ERDOS MILLER, INC.Inventors: David Erdos, Ken Miller, Nathan Szanto
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Publication number: 20210087927Abstract: In some embodiments, a system including a tool drill string having a downhole device is disclosed. The downhole device includes a memory storing instructions and a downhole processor configured to execute the instructions to operate in a first transmission mode by default. The downhole processor is communicatively coupled to an uphole processor via the first transmission mode. The downhole processor is further to transmit, via a second transmission mode, a message to the uphole processor, determine whether a response is received, via the second transmission mode, from the uphole processor, and responsive to determining the response is received from the uphole processor, switch from the first transmission mode to the second transmission mode.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2020Publication date: March 25, 2021Applicants: ERDOS MILLER, INC., BLACK DIAMOND OILFIELD RENTALS LLCInventors: Kenneth Miller, David Erdos, Abraham Erdos