Patents by Inventor Adriana Hightower
Adriana Hightower has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 10533397Abstract: A ball drop two stage valve includes a tubular having a body defined by an outer surface and an inner surface that defines a fluid flow path. A stimulation port is formed in the body. The stimulation port extends through the body. At least one flow port is formed in the body longitudinally spaced from the stimulation port. The at least one flow port extends through the body. A first sleeve is slidingly positioned along the fluid flow path in the body. The first sleeve includes a first ball seat and is selectively positionable to selectively block flow through the stimulation port. A second sleeve is slidingly positioned along the fluid flow path in the body. The second sleeve includes a second ball seat and is selectively positionable to selectively block flow through the flow port and the stimulation port.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2017Date of Patent: January 14, 2020Assignee: BAKER HUGHES, A GE COMPANY, LLCInventors: Jason Fuxa, Daniel J. Turick, Michael Johnson, Adriana Hightower, Joshua Raymond Snitkoff, Nicholas Carrejo, Tarik Abdelfattah
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Patent number: 10392908Abstract: A method of producing hydrocarbon from a subterranean formation comprises: disposing an article in a well penetrating a subterranean formation, the article having a surface coated with a hierarchical superhydrophobic coating or the article being a stand-alone hierarchical superhydrophobic membrane; contacting the article with a flow of a water-based fluid and an oil-based fluid; selectively impeding the flow of the water-based fluid; and allowing the production of the oil-based fluid.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2016Date of Patent: August 27, 2019Assignee: BAKER HUGHES, A GE COMPANY, LLCInventors: Sudiptya Banerjee, Deepak Kumar, Adriana Hightower
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Publication number: 20190100980Abstract: A ball drop two stage valve includes a tubular having a body defined by an outer surface and an inner surface that defines a fluid flow path. A stimulation port is formed in the body. The stimulation port extends through the body. At least one flow port is formed in the body longitudinally spaced from the stimulation port. The at least one flow port extends through the body. A first sleeve is slidingly positioned along the fluid flow path in the body. The first sleeve includes a first ball seat and is selectively positionable to selectively block flow through the stimulation port. A second sleeve is slidingly positioned along the fluid flow path in the body. The second sleeve includes a second ball seat and is selectively positionable to selectively block flow through the flow port and the stimulation port.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2017Publication date: April 4, 2019Applicant: Baker Hughes, a GE company, LLCInventors: Jason Fuxa, Daniel J. Turick, Michael Johnson, Adriana Hightower, Joshua Raymond Snitkoff, Nicholas Carrejo, Tarik Abdelfattah
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Patent number: 10196881Abstract: A subterranean screen assembly comprises a base pipe with end connections to attach to a pipe string and a portion that is perforated or slotted; and a coated screen radially outwardly disposed of the base pipe. The coated screen comprises a screen substrate and a coating disposed on a surface of the screen substrate; the coating comprising an amorphous diamond like carbon doped with about 10 to about 30 atomic percent of silicon, about 10 to about 20 atomic percent of oxygen, or a combination comprising at least one of the foregoing dopants, or a polymer comprising a fluoropolymer, a silicone, or a combination comprising at least one of the foregoing.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2017Date of Patent: February 5, 2019Assignee: BAKER HUGHES, A GE COMPANY, LLCInventors: Deepak Kumar, Tarik Abdelfattah, Adriana Hightower, Zhiyue Xu
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Patent number: 9920601Abstract: An apparatus for controlling a flow of a fluid between a wellbore tubular and a wellbore annulus includes an inflow control device having an opening in fluid communication with a bore of the wellbore tubular, a first particulate control device forming a first fluid stream conveyed to the inflow control device; and at least one degradable flow blocker blocking fluid flow through the inflow control device.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2016Date of Patent: March 20, 2018Assignee: BAKER HUGHES, A GE COMPANY, LLCInventors: Nicholas Carrejo, Adriana Hightower, Tarik Abdelfattah, Nadine Macklin
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Publication number: 20180038206Abstract: A method of producing hydrocarbon from a subterranean formation comprises: disposing an article in a well penetrating a subterranean formation, the article having a surface coated with a hierarchical superhydrophobic coating or the article being a stand-alone hierarchical superhydrophobic membrane; contacting the article with a flow of a water-based fluid and an oil-based fluid; selectively impeding the flow of the water-based fluid; and allowing the production of the oil-based fluid.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2016Publication date: February 8, 2018Applicant: Baker Hughes IncorporatedInventors: Sudiptya Banerjee, Deepak Kumar, Adriana Hightower
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Publication number: 20170218721Abstract: A downhole secondary flow path member includes a tubular having a first end portion, a second end portion, and an intermediate portion having a flow passage extending therebetween. The tubular includes a first opening arranged adjacent the first end portion and a second opening arranged adjacent the second end portion. A valve assembly is provided on the tubular at the first opening. The valve assembly includes a valve member. A flow tube runs along at least a portion of the tubular. The flow tube has a dissolvable end section mechanically linked to the valve assembly. The dissolvable end segment selectively shields the valve member from exposure to downhole fluids. The valve member changes from an open position to a closed position following dissolution of the dissolvable end segment.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2016Publication date: August 3, 2017Applicant: Baker Hughes IncorporatedInventors: Britain A. Fisher, Adriana Hightower, Sean Gaudette
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Publication number: 20170211359Abstract: A subterranean screen assembly comprises a base pipe with end connections to attach to a pipe string and a portion that is perforated or slotted; and a coated screen radially outwardly disposed of the base pipe. The coated screen comprises a screen substrate and a coating disposed on a surface of the screen substrate; the coating comprising an amorphous diamond like carbon doped with about 10 to about 30 atomic percent of silicon, about 10 to about 20 atomic percent of oxygen, or a combination comprising at least one of the foregoing dopants, or a polymer comprising a fluoropolymer, a silicone, or a combination comprising at least one of the foregoing.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2017Publication date: July 27, 2017Applicant: Baker Hughes IncorporatedInventors: Deepak Kumar, Tarik Abdelfattah, Adriana Hightower, Zhiyue Xu
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Publication number: 20170191351Abstract: A gravel pack joint includes a unitary tubular defining a thickness bounded by an outside surface and an inside surface and having an end configured for interconnection with another member. An opening extending from the outside surface through the tubular to the inside surface. A passageway defined within the thickness of the tubular; and a port extending from the outside surface of the tubular to intersect the passageway but not extending to the inside surface of the tubular.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2016Publication date: July 6, 2017Applicant: Baker Hughes IncorporatedInventors: Ellen Ellis Rud, Adriana Hightower
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Publication number: 20160237782Abstract: An apparatus for controlling a flow of a fluid between a wellbore tubular and a wellbore annulus includes an inflow control device having an opening in fluid communication with a bore of the wellbore tubular, a first particulate control device forming a first fluid stream conveyed to the inflow control device; and at least one degradable flow blocker blocking fluid flow through the inflow control device.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2016Publication date: August 18, 2016Applicant: BAKER HUGHES INCORPORATEDInventors: Nicholas Carrejo, Adriana Hightower, Tarik Abdelfattah, Nadine Macklin