Patents Assigned to XR Lateral, LLC
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Patent number: 11933172Abstract: Directional drilling is an extremely important area of technology for the extraction of oil and gas from earthen formations. The technology of the present application relates to improved non-stabilizer guidance positioning members for directional drilling assemblies and for drill strings. It also relates to an improved method for analyzing the fit and engagement of a directional drilling assembly in curved and straight wellbores in order to produce improved guidance positioning members. It also relates to a method of designing guidance positioning members for directional drilling. It also relates to drilling directional wellbores using the guidance positioning members of the present technology.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 2020Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: XR Lateral LLCInventors: Edward Spatz, Michael Reese, David Miess, Gregory Prevost
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Patent number: 11255136Abstract: Directional drilling is an extremely important area of technology for the extraction of oil and gas from earthen formations. The technology of the present application relates to improved positioning elements for directional drilling assemblies. It also relates to drilling directional wellbores using the guidance positioning members of the present technology.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2017Date of Patent: February 22, 2022Assignee: XR Lateral LLCInventors: Edward Spatz, Michael Reese, David Miess, Gregory Prevost
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Patent number: 11193330Abstract: A drilling machine for a wellbore is provided. The drilling machine may include a dynamic lateral pad that is movable between an extended and retracted position. In the extended position, the pad moves the drill bit in a direction for drilling. The drilling machine may include a dynamic lateral cutter that is movable between an extended and retracted position. In at least the extended position, the cutter engages the wellbore and removes formation. The drilling machine may include a monolithic or integral drill bit/drive shaft to reduce the distance between a positive displacement motor and a distal end of the monolithic or integral drill bit/drive shaft. The drilling machine may include separate cutting structures that have different rotational speeds and can further utilize the integral drill bit/drift shaft and/or a bent housing that generates an off-axis rotation which helps optimize the formation removal in the center area of the wellbore.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2018Date of Patent: December 7, 2021Assignee: XR Lateral LLCInventors: Edward Spatz, Michael Reese, James Dudley
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Patent number: 10890030Abstract: Directional drilling is an extremely important area of technology for the extraction of oil and gas from earthen formations. The technology of the present application relates to improved non-stabilizer guidance positioning members for directional drilling assemblies and for drill strings. It also relates to an improved method for analyzing the fit and engagement of a directional drilling assembly in curved and straight wellbores in order to produce improved guidance positioning members. It also relates to a method of designing guidance positioning members for directional drilling. It also relates to drilling directional wellbores using the guidance positioning members of the present technology.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2017Date of Patent: January 12, 2021Assignee: XR Lateral LLCInventors: Edward Spatz, Michael Reese, David Miess, Gregory Prevost
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Patent number: 10662711Abstract: A drill bit mounted on or integral to a mandrel on the distal end of a downhole motor directional assembly is provided. The drill bit is in a fixed circumferential relationship with the activating mechanism of one or more dynamic lateral pads (DLP). The technologies of the present application assist in and optionally control the extent of lateral movement of the drill bit. The technologies include, among other things, the placement and angulation of the cutting structures in the cone areas of the blades on the drill bit.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2018Date of Patent: May 26, 2020Assignee: XR Lateral LLCInventors: Michael Reese, Gregory C. Prevost
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Patent number: D863919Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2017Date of Patent: October 22, 2019Assignee: XR Lateral, LLCInventors: Edward C. Spatz, Michael R. Reese, David P. Miess, Gregory Prevost
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Patent number: D874234Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2017Date of Patent: February 4, 2020Assignee: XR Lateral, LLCInventors: Edward C. Spatz, Michael R. Reese, David P. Miess, Gregory Prevost
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Patent number: D874235Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2017Date of Patent: February 4, 2020Assignee: XR Lateral, LLCInventors: Edward C. Spatz, Michael R. Reese, David P. Miess, Gregory Prevost
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Patent number: D874236Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2017Date of Patent: February 4, 2020Assignee: XR Lateral, LLCInventors: Edward C. Spatz, Michael R. Reese, David P. Miess, Gregory Prevost
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Patent number: D874237Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2017Date of Patent: February 4, 2020Assignee: XR Lateral, LLCInventors: Edward C. Spatz, Michael R. Reese, David P. Miess, Gregory Prevost
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Patent number: D875144Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2018Date of Patent: February 11, 2020Assignee: XR Lateral, LLCInventors: Edward C. Spatz, Michael R. Reese, David P. Miess, Gregory Prevost
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Patent number: D875145Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2018Date of Patent: February 11, 2020Assignee: XR Lateral, LLCInventors: Edward C. Spatz, Michael R. Reese, David P. Miess, Gregory Prevost
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Patent number: D875146Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2018Date of Patent: February 11, 2020Assignee: XR Lateral, LLCInventors: Edward C. Spatz, Michael R. Reese, David P. Miess, Gregory Prevost
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Patent number: D877780Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2017Date of Patent: March 10, 2020Assignee: XR Lateral, LLCInventors: Edward C. Spatz, Michael R. Reese, David P. Miess, Gregory Prevost
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Patent number: D889231Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2019Date of Patent: July 7, 2020Assignee: XR Lateral, LLCInventors: Edward C. Spatz, Michael R. Reese, David P. Miess, Gregory Prevost
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Patent number: D919397Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2020Date of Patent: May 18, 2021Assignee: XR Lateral, LLCInventors: Edward C. Spatz, Michael R. Reese, David P. Miess, Gregory Prevost
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Patent number: D920070Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2020Date of Patent: May 25, 2021Assignee: XR Lateral, LLCInventors: Edward C. Spatz, Michael R. Reese, David P. Miess, Gregory Prevost
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Patent number: D920071Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2020Date of Patent: May 25, 2021Assignee: XR Lateral, LLCInventors: Edward C. Spatz, Michael R. Reese, David P. Miess, Gregory Prevost
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Patent number: D920072Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2020Date of Patent: May 25, 2021Assignee: XR Lateral, LLCInventors: Edward C. Spatz, Michael R. Reese, David P. Miess, Gregory Prevost