Patents Assigned to Foro Energy, Inc.
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DELIVERING HIGH POWER LASER ENERGY OVER LONG DISTANCES
    Publication number: 20140060802
    Abstract: Workover and completion systems, devices and methods for utilizing 10 kW or more laser energy transmitted deep into the earth with the suppression of associated nonlinear phenomena. Systems and devices for the laser workover and completion of a borehole in the earth. These systems and devices can deliver high power laser energy down a deep borehole, while maintaining the high power to perform laser workover and completion operations in such boreholes deep within the earth and at highly efficient rates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Applicant: Foro Energy Inc.
    Inventor: Foro Energy Inc.
  • High power laser downhole cutting tools and systems
    Publication number: 20140060930
    Abstract: Downhole cutting systems, devices and methods for utilizing 10 kW or more laser energy transmitted deep into the earth with the suppression of associated nonlinear phenomena. Systems and devices for the laser cutting operations within a borehole in the earth. These systems and devices can deliver high power laser energy down a deep borehole, while maintaining the high power to perform cutting operations in such boreholes deep within the earth and at highly efficient rates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Applicant: Foro Energy Inc.
    Inventor: Foro Energy Inc.
  • Systems and conveyance structures for high power long distance laser transmission
    Patent number: 8662160
    Abstract: There is provided a mobile high power laser system and conveyance structure for delivering high power laser energy to and for performing high power laser operations in remote and difficult to access locations. There is further provide such systems with high power laser, handling equipment and conveyance equipment that are configured to avoid exceeding the maximum bending radius of high power optical fibers used with the conveyance structures. There are also provided embodiments of the conveyance structures having channels, lines and passages for delivering materials such as fluids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Assignee: Foro Energy Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald A. DeWitt, Mark S. Zediker, Brian O. Faircloth, Daryl L. Grubb, Ryan P. McKay, William C. Gray, Joel F. Moxley, Charles C. Rinzler, Lance D. Underwood, Paul D. Deutch
  • Methods and apparatus for removal and control of material in laser drilling of a borehole
    Patent number: 8636085
    Abstract: The removal of material from the path of a high power laser beam during down hole laser operations including drilling of a borehole and removal of displaced laser effected borehole material from the borehole during laser operations. In particular, paths, dynamics and parameters of fluid flows for use in conjunction with a laser bottom hole assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2014
    Assignee: Foro Energy, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles C. Rinzler, Mark S. Zediker, Brian O. Faircloth, Joel F. Moxley
  • Laser bottom hole assembly
    Patent number: 8627901
    Abstract: There is provided for laser bottom hole assembly for providing a high power laser beam having greater than 5 kW of power for a laser mechanical drilling process to advance a borehole. This assembly utilizes a reverse Moineau motor type power section and provides a self-regulating system that addresses fluid flows relating to motive force, cooling and removal of cuttings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2014
    Assignee: Foro Energy, Inc.
    Inventors: Lance D. Underwood, Ryan J. Norton, Ryan P. McKay, David R. Mesnard, Jason D. Fraze, Mark S. Zediker, Brian O. Faircloth
  • REDUCED MECHANICAL ENERGY WELL CONTROL SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF USE
    Publication number: 20140000902
    Abstract: There is provided systems, methods and apparatus for the use of directed energy, including high power laser energy, in conjunction with mechanical shearing, sealing and closing devices to provide reduced mechanical energy well control systems and techniques.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2013
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Applicants: CHEVRON U.S.A. INC., FORO ENERGY, INC.
    Inventors: Daniel L. Wolfe, Andyle G. Bailey, Daryl L. Grubb, Sharath K. Kolachalam, Mark S. Zediker, Paul D. Deutch
  • HIGH POWER LASER OFFSHORE DECOMMISSIONING TOOL, SYSTEM AND METHODS OF USE
    Publication number: 20130319984
    Abstract: There is provided high power laser systems, high power laser tools, and methods of using these tools and systems for cutting, sectioning and removing structures objects, and materials, and in particular, for doing so in difficult to access locations and environments, such as offshore, underwater, or in hazardous environments, such as nuclear and chemical facilities. Thus, there is also provided high power laser systems, high power laser tools, and methods of using these systems and tools for removing structures, objects, and materials located offshore, under bodies of water and under the seafloor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2013
    Publication date: December 5, 2013
    Applicant: FORO ENERGY, INC.
    Inventors: Eugene J. Linyaev, Scott A. Marshall, Daryl L. Grubb, Ronald A. De Witt, Paul D. Deutch, Brian O. Faircloth, Jason D. Fraze, Mark S. Zediker
  • Optical fiber configurations for transmission of laser energy over great distances
    Patent number: 8571368
    Abstract: There are provided optical fiber configurations that provide for the delivery of laser energy, and in particular, the transmission and delivery of high power laser energy over great distances. These configurations further are hardened to protect the optical fibers from the stresses and conditions of an intended application. The configurations provide means for determining the additional fiber length (AFL) need to obtain the benefits of such additional fiber, while avoiding bending losses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2013
    Assignee: Foro Energy, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles C. Rinzler, Mark S. Zediker
  • SYSTEMS AND ASSEMBLIES FOR TRANSFERRING HIGH POWER LASER ENERGY THROUGH A ROTATING JUNCTION
    Publication number: 20130266031
    Abstract: There are provided high power laser devices and systems for transmitting a high power laser beam across a rotating assembly, including optical slip rings and optical rotational coupling assemblies. These devices can transmit the laser beam through the rotation zone in free space or within a fiber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2013
    Publication date: October 10, 2013
    Applicant: Foro Energy Inc
    Inventors: Ryan J. Norton, Ryan P. McKay, Jason D. Fraze, Charles C. Rinzler, Daryl L. Grubb, Brian O. Faircloth, Mark S. Zediker
  • HIGH POWER LASER PERFORATING AND LASER FRACTURING TOOLS AND METHODS OF USE
    Publication number: 20130228372
    Abstract: There are provided high power laser perforating tools and methods of delivering laser energy patterns that enhance the flow of energy sources, such as hydrocarbons, from a formation into a production tubing or collection system. These tools and methods precisely deliver predetermined laser beam energy patterns, to provide for custom geometries in a formation. The patterns and geometries are tailored and customized to the particular geological and structural features of a formation and reservoir.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2013
    Publication date: September 5, 2013
    Applicant: Foro Energy Inc.
    Inventors: Eugene J. Linyaev, Mark S. Zediker, Daryl L. Grubb, Sam N. Schroit, Ronald A. De Witt, Sharath K. Kolachalam, Paul D. Deutch, Brian O. Faircloth
  • TOTAL INTERNAL REFLECTION LASER TOOLS AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20130228557
    Abstract: There is provided high power laser tools and laser heads that utilize total internal reflection (“TIR”) structures to direct the laser beam along a laser beam path within the TIR structure. The TIR structures may be a TIR prism having its hypotenuse as a TIR surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2013
    Publication date: September 5, 2013
    Applicant: Foro Energy Inc.
    Inventors: Mark S. Zediker, Brian O. Faircloth, Sharath K. Kolachalam, Daryl L. Grubb
  • SHEAR LASER MODULE AND METHOD OF RETROFITTING AND USE
    Publication number: 20130220626
    Abstract: There is provided a high power shear laser module, which can be readily included in a blowout preventer stack. The shear laser module as the capability of delivering high power laser energy to a tubular within a blowout preventer cavity, cutting the tubular and thus reducing the likelihood that the tubular will inhibit the ability of the blowout preventer to seal off a well.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2013
    Publication date: August 29, 2013
    Applicants: Foro Energy Inc., Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
    Inventors: Chevron U.S.A. Inc., Foro Energy Inc.
  • Method and apparatus for delivering high power laser energy over long distances
    Patent number: 8511401
    Abstract: Systems, devices and methods for the transmission of 1 kW or more of laser energy deep into the earth and for the suppression of associated nonlinear phenomena. Systems, devices and methods for the laser drilling of a borehole in the earth. These systems can deliver high power laser energy down a deep borehole, while maintaining the high power to advance such boreholes deep into the earth and at highly efficient advancement rates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2013
    Assignee: Foro Energy, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark S. Zediker, Charles C. Rinzler, Brian O. Faircloth, Yeshaya Koblick, Joel F. Moxley
  • Methods for enhancing the efficiency of creating a borehole using high power laser systems
    Publication number: 20130192894
    Abstract: There is provided a system, apparatus and methods for the laser drilling of a borehole in the earth. There is further provided with in the systems a means for delivering high power laser energy down a deep borehole, while maintaining the high power to advance such boreholes deep into the earth and at highly efficient advancement rates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Publication date: August 1, 2013
    Applicant: Foro Energy Inc.
    Inventor: Foro Energy Inc.
  • HIGH POWER LASER PERFORATING TOOLS AND SYSTEMS ENERGY OVER LONG DISTANCES
    Publication number: 20130192893
    Abstract: There is provided a system, apparatus and methods for the laser drilling of a borehole in the earth. There is further provided with in the systems a means for delivering high power laser energy down a deep borehole, while maintaining the high power to advance such boreholes deep into the earth and at highly efficient advancement rates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Publication date: August 1, 2013
    Applicant: Foro Energy Inc.
    Inventor: Foro Energy Inc.
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DELIVERING HIGH POWER LASER ENERGY OVER LONG DISTANCES
    Publication number: 20130175090
    Abstract: There is provided a system, apparatus and methods for the laser drilling of a borehole in the earth. There is further provided with in the systems a means for delivering high power laser energy down a deep borehole, while maintaining the high power to advance such boreholes deep into the earth and at highly efficient advancement rates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2013
    Publication date: July 11, 2013
    Applicant: Foro Energy Inc.
    Inventor: Foro Energy Inc.
  • Methods and apparatus for delivering high power laser energy to a surface
    Patent number: 8424617
    Abstract: There is provided a system, apparatus and methods for providing a laser beam to borehole surface in a predetermined and energy deposition profile. The predetermined energy deposition profiles may be uniform or tailored to specific downhole applications. Optic assemblies for obtaining these predetermined energy deposition profiles are further provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2013
    Assignee: Foro Energy Inc.
    Inventors: Brian O. Faircloth, Mark S. Zediker, Charles C. Rinzler, Yeshaya Koblick, Joel F. Moxley
  • SHEAR LASER MODULE AND METHOD OF RETROFITTING AND USE
    Publication number: 20120217019
    Abstract: There is provided a high power shear laser module, which can be readily included in a blowout preventer stack. The shear laser module as the capability of delivering high power laser energy to a tubular within a blowout preventer cavity, cutting the tubular and thus reducing the likelihood that the tubular will inhibit the ability of the blowout preventer to seal off a well.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2011
    Publication date: August 30, 2012
    Applicants: Foro Energy, Inc., Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
    Inventors: Mark S. Zediker, Henry A. Bergeron, Philip V. Clark, Joel F. Moxley, Paul D. Deutch, Charles C. Rinzler
  • LASER ASSISTED RISER DISCONNECT AND METHOD OF USE
    Publication number: 20120217015
    Abstract: There is provided a high power laser-riser blowout preventer package and laser module for use with a subsea riser. The laser module and laser-riser package use high power laser energy to quickly cut the riser permitting an offshore drilling rig to quickly, and in a controlled manner disconnect from a blowout preventer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2011
    Publication date: August 30, 2012
    Applicants: Foro Energy, Inc., Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
    Inventors: Mark S. Zediker, Henry A. Bergeron, Philip V. Clark, Brian O. Faircloth, Joel F. Moxley, Paul D. Deutch, Charles C. Rinzler
  • LASER ASSISTED SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING DEEP WATER DRILLING EMERGENCY SITUATIONS
    Publication number: 20120217017
    Abstract: There is provided a high power laser riser blowout preventer system and controller for operation thereof. The system utilizes high power laser cutters that are associated with the riser and the blowout preventer to provided an integrated operation to quickly weaken or cut tubulars to address potential emergency and emergency situations that can arise during deep sea drilling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2011
    Publication date: August 30, 2012
    Applicants: Foro Energy, Inc., Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
    Inventor: Mark S. Zediker