Patents Examined by Kristyn Hall
  • Detachable sensor with fiber optics for cement plug
    Patent number: 11156076
    Abstract: A sensor module can be used to make measurements during a single trip into and out of a wellbore in connection with a cement operation. The sensor module can include a detachment mechanism to detachably couple to a cement dart. The sensor module can also include a sensor to make measurements in a run-in-hole configuration prior to detaching from the cement dart and in a come-out-of-hole configuration subsequent to detaching from the cement dart in a wellbore. The sensor module can also include a transceiver to transmit the measurements to a processing device via a communication medium and to receive commands from the processing device via the communication medium.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2021
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Lee Stokely, John Laureto Maida, Krishna M. Ravi
  • Methods and systems for degrading downhole tools containing magnesium
    Patent number: 11156050
    Abstract: A downhole tool comprising magnesium is placed in a well bore in a subterranean formation for performance of a downhole operation. After performance of the downhole operation, rather than mechanically retrieving or removing the tool, at least a portion of the magnesium in the downhole tool is dissolved by contacting the downhole tool with an aqueous ammonium chloride solution.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2021
    Assignee: Paramount Design LLC
    Inventors: Brad Todd, Loren Swor
  • Advisory system for stick-slip mitigation in drilling systems
    Patent number: 11156075
    Abstract: The disclosure addresses mitigating stick-slip in drilling systems. In one example, a method of operating a drill string is disclosed for stick-slip mitigation. The method can include: 1) monitoring operation of a drill string, wherein the drill string is rotated via a top drive that is controlled by a speed controller, and (2) changing the value of at least one speed controller parameter of the speed controller in response to torsional oscillations of the drill string during the operation, wherein the value is based on a stability model for the drill string. A stick-slip mitigation advisor for drilling systems is also disclosed herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2021
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventor: Ganesh Ramakrishnan
  • Hydraulic fracturing proppant mixture with sensors
    Patent number: 11149518
    Abstract: A fracture network mapping system can include a sensor, a repeater, an acoustic signal generator, and a distributed acoustic sensing system. The sensor and the repeater can be positioned in a fracture of a well. The acoustic signal generator can be positioned in a wellbore of the well. The distributed acoustic sensing system can communicate location data of the sensor from the repeater and the acoustic signal generator to a processing device for mapping the fracture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2021
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Mikko Jaaskelainen, Ron Dusterhof
  • Drill fluid recovery apparatus
    Patent number: 11149504
    Abstract: An apparatus (10) for handling drill water comprises a funnel (12) and a spillway (16) which act in concert to receive and then separate a slurry mixture into constituent drill cuttings and spent rinse water. The funnel (12) collects the falling slurry mixture, which is channelled via conduit (56) into a spillway (16). The spillway (16) is fitted with a dewatering grate (80) onto which the slurry mixture from the funnel (12) is channelled. The flow of slurry mixture is moderated by a baffle (78) which both catches and discharges slurry mixture delivered by the conduit (56). The slurry mixture is discharged over the dewatering grate (80), which drains the spend rinse water into a section of the spillway (16), and discharges the drill cuttings away from the grate (80).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2021
    Assignee: R.J. GOLDSPINK PTY LTD
    Inventor: Robert Goldspink
  • Electrically-powered drilling rig and method for operating thereof
    Patent number: 11136827
    Abstract: An electrically powered drilling rig, such as for slim hole drilling, includes a drilling floor positioned over a drilling well, a set of pieces of drilling equipment operable for drilling the well, a first enclosure being positioned remotely of the drilling well and at least one electric motor being housed within the first enclosure. The electric motor is operated to provide power to one or more of the set of pieces of drilling equipment. The electric motor is housed within the enclosure and is remote of the drilling well and provides a buffer therebetween to prevent sparks from reaching the drilling well, thereby decreasing a fire hazard. The electric motor may be powered by a mobile battery pack. The electric motor may power a hydraulic pump, which further provides hydraulic fluid under pressure to the pieces of drilling equipment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2021
    Assignee: CARON TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Jean-Claude Caron, Mario Levesque
  • Electronic releasing mechanism
    Patent number: 11136866
    Abstract: A releasable tool using an electronic motor to drive a differential to engage or release a quick change sub that may be coupled to additional downhole tools, such as a perforating gun string.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2021
    Assignee: Hunting Titan, Inc.
    Inventors: John D. Holodnak, Garrett M. Hohmann, Santos D. Ortiz, Gene McBride, Sridhar Rajaram, George King
  • Elastomer with an expandable metal
    Patent number: 11136850
    Abstract: A method may comprise: inserting an apparatus into a wellbore, wherein the apparatus comprises: a seal element comprising: an elastomer; and a swellable metal embedded in the elastomer; exposing the seal element to a fluid; transitioning the seal element from an initial state with an initial volume to an expanded state with an expanded volume to form a seal in the wellbore.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2021
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin Jon Wellhoefer, Geir Gjelstad, Michael Linley Fripp, Zachary William Walton
  • Downhole blower system with pin bearing
    Patent number: 11131143
    Abstract: This disclosure describes various implementations of a downhole-blower system that can be used to boost production in a wellbore. The downhole-blower system includes a blower and an electric machine coupled to the blower that can be deployed in a wellbore, and that can, in cooperation, increase production through the wellbore.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2021
    Assignee: Upwing Energy, LLC
    Inventors: Patrick McMullen, Venkateshwaran Krishnan, Larry Hawkins
  • Rotary dynamic system for downhole assemblies
    Patent number: 11131144
    Abstract: A rotary dynamic system includes: a drill pipe; a bearing coupled at a first axial end to the drill pipe; and an outer sleeve coupled to a second axial end of the bearing. The outer sleeve rotates independently of the drill pipe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2021
    Assignee: Saudi Arabian Oil Company
    Inventor: Ibrahim Abdullah Althowiqeb
  • Polycrystalline diamond tubular protection
    Patent number: 11131153
    Abstract: A tubular engagement interface for interfacing the coupling of two movably engaged tubulars is disclosed. The tubular engagement interface includes a body. The body includes a body engagement surface. A polycrystalline diamond element is coupled with the body, and includes a diamond engagement surface. The tubular engagement interface may be coupled with an inner wall of a first tubular, such that the body engagement surface, the diamond engagement surface, or combinations thereof are engaged with an opposing engagement surface of an outer wall of a second tubular. Alternatively, the tubular engagement interface may be coupled with the outer wall of the second tubular, such that the body engagement surface, the diamond engagement surface, or combinations thereof are engaged with an opposing engagement surface of the inner wall of the first tubular.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2021
    Assignee: XR Downhole, LLC
    Inventors: Michael R. Reese, David P. Miess, Gregory Prevost
  • Wireline cased-hole standoff
    Patent number: 11125025
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a wireline cased-hole standoff (WCSO) for installation on a wireline cable of a wellbore logging tool. In embodiments, WCSO may be capable of significantly reducing wireline cable drag in a cased-hole section of a well or wellbore as well as reduce logging tensions and improve force transmission from wellbore surface to logging tool cable head during wireline logging operations. In one embodiment, WCSO comprises two cable insert halves, two opposing WCSO body halves (an upper body and a lower body), and two outer shells (an upper low-friction shell and a lower low-friction shell). Such components may be fastened together onto the wireline cable using screws, bolts, dowel pins, spigots, or any combinations thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2021
    Inventors: Guy Wheater, Stuart Huyton
  • Multi-zone single trip completion system
    Patent number: 11125060
    Abstract: A multi-zone, one trip completion system for a wellbore is described. A plurality of isolation packers is installed in borehole to isolate a plurality of zones of the annulus between a tubing string and a wellbore. Each tubing string section is positioned in a zone and comprises a selectively openable stimulation port to provide stimulation fluid to its zone and a selectively openable production port to receive fluid from its zone. The system also comprises a circulation system with a plurality of circulation tubes and circulation tube valves, being configurable in a plurality of configurations to selectively connect, via a circulation flow path, the central bore or the borehole annulus of a wellbore at each of the plurality of sections, to an upper circulation flow path open to an annulus above an uppermost of the plurality of isolation packers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2021
    Assignee: Packers Plus Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald Van Petegem, John Greff, Kelly Ireland
  • Reamer cutting insert for use in drilling operations
    Patent number: 11125018
    Abstract: The invention relates to reamers used in downhole oil well drilling operations, particularly in reaming while drilling applications. Presented is a reamer having an interior channel which runs along an elongate axis of the entire body of the reamer, wherein there are openings along both ends of the reamer, exposing the interior channel. Additionally presented in the reamer are a plurality of paths extending parallel to the interior channel along the exterior of the body of the reamer, and running in a helical pattern along the entirety of the exterior of the body of the reamer. Disposed within the helical paths are a plurality of cutting inserts, which cutting inserts are enabled to provides a uniform cutting surface against a well bore, which preferably improves cutting action and reduces strain on the reamer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2021
    Inventor: Duane Shotwell
  • Multi-function surge reduction apparatus
    Patent number: 11125053
    Abstract: A multi-function diverter tool is disclosed that allows positive-indication opening and closing of the tool in a downhole environment. The tool includes a first sleeve adapted to open outlet ports in the exterior surface of the tool body. The tool includes a second sleeve which is movable with respect to the first sleeve and is adapted to close the outlet ports when moved from an initial position to a second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2021
    Assignee: Allamon Properties LLC
    Inventors: Jerry P. Allamon, Javier E. Bolivar, Kevin O. Trahan
  • Frac valve
    Patent number: 11125052
    Abstract: A frac valve can include an outer housing with at least one port which provides for fluid communication between an interior and an exterior of the outer housing, and a sleeve releasably secured against displacement between a closed position in which the sleeve blocks flow through the port and an open position in which flow through the port is permitted. The sleeve may be press-fit in the outer housing as a result of the displacement. A method of operating a frac valve can include connecting the frac valve in a tubular string, and displacing a sleeve of the frac valve between closed and open positions. The displacing step can include deforming the sleeve and/or an outer housing of the frac valve, thereby preventing relative rotation between the sleeve and the outer housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2021
    Assignee: Thru Tubing Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Brock W. Watson, Gregory A. Kliewer, Brett A. Fears
  • Rock drilling machine, rock drilling rig and measuring method
    Patent number: 11118402
    Abstract: A rock drilling machine, rock drilling rig and method of measuring physical features during rock drilling is provided. The rock drilling machine includes one or more sensing devices, which are arranged in connection with a bendable sensing cord. The sensing cord is fed via a feed passage to a flushing passage of a drilling tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignee: Sandvik Mining and Construction Oy
    Inventors: Juha Piispanen, Timo Leino, Sirpa Launis
  • Mud filter
    Patent number: 11111741
    Abstract: A downhole mud filter (100) comprising a tubular member (1) connectable to the drill string used to prevent debris-laden fluid from entering sensitive BHA tools and components further downhole relative to the mud filter. A tubular member having a sub assembly consisting of a bristle rings (6) and/or rupture (7) to intentionally create a restriction and divert debris-laden fluid around a cylindrical mesh (2) and/or screen surrounded by permanent magnets (3). The openings (9) on the mesh and/or screen allow fluid to pass through while preventing particulates or debris from entering and retaining such debris on the outside of the screen and/or mesh. Magnets (3) arranged around the outer diameter of the screen and/or mesh (2) and along its length captures and retains smaller ferrous debris which the screen and/or mesh cannot filter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2021
    Assignee: Wellbore Debris Solutions FZ LLC
    Inventor: Paul Terence Confield
  • Method and device for multilateral sealed junctions
    Patent number: 11111762
    Abstract: This disclosure provides a dissolvable sealing joint system that can be used in an improved method of sealing a multi-lateral well junction. The sealing joint system is comprised of a dissolvable junction subassembly that can be easily removed after a sealing operation is conducted. A tapered end of the dissolvable junction subassembly is inserted in a liner of a secondary wellbore, and a seal located about the tapered end is sealed against the top of the liner and a no-go shoulder of dissolvable junction subassembly. Once a seal is established, an isolation fluid is pumped into the junction area via a fluid port located in the dissolvable junction subassembly. A method of isolating a wellbore junction is also presented.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2021
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: John Hudson Hales, Brett Wade Williams, Joseph George Blakey, Peter C. Jackson
  • System and method for sealing a tubing string
    Patent number: 11105177
    Abstract: A sealing tool for sealing a tubing string at a predetermined location, the sealing tool having a prong assembly and a plug assembly, each of which includes a cavity configured to capture and retain debris, and the plug assembly including at least one equalization hole for fluid communication through the plug when unobstructed by the prong.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2021
    Inventors: Adel Ghobrial Abdelmalek, Lance Fry