Patents by Inventor Alexander R. Crabtree

Alexander R. Crabtree 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).

  • Patent number: 7870902
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a method of allowing a subterranean formation to be fractured from an open hole well bore section includes providing a removable coating across substantially the entire surface of the wall of the well bore section, selectively removing the coating at a desired first fracture initiation location and allowing the first fracture to be formed in the vicinity of the desired first fracture initiation location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2011
    Assignee: Baker Hughes Incorporated
    Inventors: John G. Misselbrook, David Ross, Harold Brannon, Alexander R. Crabtree
  • Publication number: 20090229821
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a method of allowing a subterranean formation to be fractured from an open hole well bore section includes providing a removable coating across substantially the entire surface of the wall of the well bore section, selectively removing the coating at a desired first fracture initiation location and allowing the first fracture to be formed in the vicinity of the desired first fracture initiation location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2008
    Publication date: September 17, 2009
    Inventors: John G. Misselbrook, David Ross, Harold Brannon, Alexander R. Crabtree
  • Patent number: 6712150
    Abstract: A dual tubing coiled tubing string, including methods of assembly, that includes an inner tubing sealed within at least an upper portion of an outer tubing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2004
    Assignee: BJ Services Company
    Inventors: John G. Misselbrook, Richard A. Altman, William G. Gavin, Alexander R. Crabtree
  • Patent number: 5718291
    Abstract: A hydraulic disconnect is disclosed which allows flow therethrough for normal downhole operations. A shiftable sleeve is provided which closes off internal flow passages to permit pressure build-up which is in turn used to move a piston to undermine a dog to facilitate release. Shifting of a sleeve is accomplished by either creating backpressure through flow or by differential pressure between the inside of the joint and the annulus which is used to shift a piston which in turn acts on the release sleeve which in turn blocks a passage so that subsequent pressure build-up can result in shifting of another piston to undermine dogs which allows the joint to separate. The tool transmits torque through its body without stressing the locking dogs. Tensile and compressive loads are handled through the body giving the tool the connection strength of a tool joint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 1996
    Date of Patent: February 17, 1998
    Assignee: Baker Hughes Incorporated
    Inventors: George M. Lorgen, Malcolm D. Pitman, Alexander R. Crabtree