Patents by Inventor Andrei Filippov
Andrei Filippov 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: 8205680Abstract: An expandable tubular liner includes a first tube, a second tube, a mechanical coupling for coupling the first and second tubes, and an insert coupled to the mechanical coupling. The insert is capable of forming a metallurgical bond with at least one of the tubes when energy is injected into the insert.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2004Date of Patent: June 26, 2012Assignee: Enventure Global Technology, LLCInventors: Robert Lance Cook, David Paul Brisco, R. Bruce Stewart, Robert Donald Mack, Lev Ring, Alan Duell, Andrei Filippov, Richard Carl Haut, Mark Shuster
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Publication number: 20090205839Abstract: An expandable tubular liner includes a first tube, a second tube, a mechanical coupling for coupling the first and second tubes, and an insert coupled to the mechanical coupling. The insert is capable of forming a metallurgical bond with at least one of the tubes when energy is injected into the insert.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2004Publication date: August 20, 2009Applicant: SHELL OIL COMPANYInventors: Robert Lance Cook, David Paul Brisco, R. Bruce Stewart, Robert Donald Mack, Lev Ring, Alan Duell, Andrei Filippov, Richard Carl Haut, Mark Shuster
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Patent number: 7497255Abstract: A method and apparatus for tubular expansion are disclosed. In an embodiment, an apparatus for radially expanding a tubular comprises at least two expansion swages. At least one expansion swage is axially movable relative to other expansion swages. In addition, the apparatus includes sealing means capable of providing fluid tight pressure chambers between the expansion swages and an expanded portion of the tubular.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2007Date of Patent: March 3, 2009Assignee: Mohawk Energy Ltd.Inventors: Andrei Gregory Filippov, Scott Anthony Benzie, Dimitri Andrei Filippov
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Patent number: 7493946Abstract: A method and apparatus expand tubulars with a tubular expansion apparatus. In an embodiment, a tubular expansion apparatus includes an expansion swage. In addition, the tubular expansion apparatus includes an actuator. Moreover, the tubular expansion apparatus includes at least two anchors. The tubular expansion apparatus further includes at least one anchor longitudinally moveable relative to the other anchor while both anchors are engaged with the inner diameter of the tubular.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2007Date of Patent: February 24, 2009Assignee: Mohawk Energy Ltd.Inventors: Andrei Gregory Filippov, Scott Anthony Benzie, Dimitri Andrei Filippov
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Publication number: 20070257486Abstract: A radially expandable tubular connection and methods for expansion related thereto are disclosed. In an embodiment, a radially expandable tubular connection includes a radially-expandable box member. The radially-expandable box member includes an internal thread, and a non-threaded internal area including a groove providing a mechanical means for securing position of an elastomeric seal ring disposed in the groove. The radially expandable tubular connection further includes a radially-expandable pin member. The radially-expandable pin member includes an external thread for threadably engaging the internal thread. In addition, the radially-expandable pin member includes a non-threaded external seal surface carried by an elongated pin nose for engaging the elastomeric seal ring in a sealable manner.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2007Publication date: November 8, 2007Applicant: GRINALDI LTD.Inventors: Andrei Gregory Filippov, Scott Anthony Benzie, Dimitri Andrei Filippov
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Publication number: 20070240878Abstract: A method and apparatus for expanding tubulars is disclosed. In an embodiment, a tubular expansion apparatus includes an expansion swage. In addition, the tubular expansion apparatus includes an actuator. Moreover, the tubular expansion apparatus includes at least two anchors. The tubular expansion apparatus further includes at least one anchor longitudinally moveable relative to the other anchor while both anchors are engaged with the inner diameter of the tubular.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2007Publication date: October 18, 2007Applicant: GRINALDI LTD.Inventors: Andrei Gregory Filippov, Scott Anthony Benzie, Dimitri Andrei Filippov
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Publication number: 20070221374Abstract: A method and apparatus for tubular expansion are disclosed. In an embodiment, an apparatus for radially expanding a tubular comprises at least two expansion swages. At least one expansion swage is axially movable relative to other expansion swages. In addition, the apparatus includes sealing means capable of providing fluid tight pressure chambers between the expansion swages and an expanded portion of the tubular.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2007Publication date: September 27, 2007Applicant: GRINALDI LTDInventors: Andrei Gregory Filippov, Scott Anthony Benzie, Dimitri Andrei Filippov
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Patent number: 7240728Abstract: A tubular liner including a first tubular portion, a second tubular portion, and an intermediate tapered tubular portion coupled to, and positioned between, the first and second tubular portions.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2001Date of Patent: July 10, 2007Assignee: Shell Oil CompanyInventors: Robert Lance Cook, David Paul Brisco, R. Bruce Stewart, Lev Ring, Andrei Filippov, Robert Donald Mack, Alan B. Duell
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Publication number: 20070151360Abstract: An expandable tubular member.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2006Publication date: July 5, 2007Applicant: Shell Oil CompanyInventors: Lev Ring, Andrei Filippov, Robert Cook, Mark Shuster, Kevin Waddell, Jose Menchaca, Edwin Zwald, Malcolm Gray, Grigoriy Grinberg, Scott Costa
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Publication number: 20070143987Abstract: A mono-diameter wellbore casing. The mono-diameter wellbore casing is formed by plastically deforming and radially expanding a first tubular member within a wellbore. A second tubular member is then plastically deformed and radially expanded in overlapping relation to the first tubular member. The second tubular member and the overlapping portion of the first tubular member are then radially expanded again.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2006Publication date: June 28, 2007Applicant: SHELL OIL COMPANYInventors: Robert Cook, Lev Ring, Edwin Zwald, Andrei Filippov, Kevin Waddell
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Publication number: 20070034408Abstract: A method of creating a borehole in an earth formation is provided. The method involves the steps of drilling a section of the borehole and lowering an expandable tubular element into the borehole whereby a lower portion of the tubular element extends into the drilled borehole section, radially expanding the lower portion of the tubular element so as to form a casing in the drilled borehole section, and separating an upper portion of the tubular element from the lower portion so as to allow the separated upper portion to be moved relative to the lower portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2004Publication date: February 15, 2007Inventors: Scott Benzie, John Alexander Dewar, Andrei Filippov, Paul Schilte
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Publication number: 20060260802Abstract: A pipe expansion device having an expansion cone tapering in forward direction, a cone-guide, an actuator for displacing the expansion cone and the elongated cone-guide relative to each other, a retrievable end anchor, and a middle anchor joined to the expansion cone.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2004Publication date: November 23, 2006Inventors: Andrei Filippov, Neil Thomson
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Publication number: 20060196654Abstract: A system is provided for expanding a tubular element extending into a wellbore formed in an earth formation. The system includes an expander arranged to expand the tubular element by virtue of axial movement of the expander through the tubular element, an activating system for inducing the expander to move through the tubular element, the activating system including at least one activating tool, and a control system for controlling the activating system, including a remote control unit and for each activating tool a respective controller. The remote control unit is arranged to transmit an acoustic signal to an acoustic conductor selected from the tubular element and another elongate member extending into the borehole, each controller being arranged to receive the acoustic signal from the acoustic conductor and to control the corresponding activating tool upon receipt of the acoustic signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2004Publication date: September 7, 2006Inventors: Scott Benzie, Andrei Filippov, Neil Thomson
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Publication number: 20060162145Abstract: To produce a sealing contact between male and female threaded elements, a contact zone is provided, located between male and female threading portions separated from each other in an axial direction. The male and female elements have respective cylindrical portions that extend over the entire length of the contact zone. After expansion, a sealing contact is established between surfaces in two annular areas by a radial interference fit.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2004Publication date: July 27, 2006Applicant: VALLOUREC MANNESMANN OIL & GAS FRANCEInventors: Eric Verger, Laurent Dubedout, Benoit Duquesne, Andrei Filippov, Scott Benzie
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Publication number: 20050279509Abstract: A method of installing a tubular assembly in a wellbore formed in an earth formation is disclosed whereby the tubular assembly includes a plurality of expandable tubular elements. The method comprises installing a first tubular element in the wellbore, and installing a second tubular element in the wellbore in a manner that an end part of the second tubular element extends into an end part of the first tubular element thereby forming an overlap portion of the tubular assembly, said overlap portion being positioned in the wellbore such that a radially deformable body is arranged around the overlap portion. The end part of the second tubular element is radially expanded against the end part of the first tubular element in a manner that the end part of the first tubular element becomes radially expanded and said deformable body becomes radially deformed.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2003Publication date: December 22, 2005Applicant: Shell Oil CompanyInventors: Scott Benzie, Martin Gerard Bosma, Mikhail Geilikman, Andrei Filippov
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Publication number: 20050223535Abstract: A mono-diameter wellbore casing. The mono-diameter wellbore casing is formed by plastically deforming and radially expanding a first tubular member within a wellbore. A second tubular member is then plastically deformed and radially expanded in overlapping relation to the first tubular member. The second tubular member and the overlapping portion of the first tubular member are then radially expanded again.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2005Publication date: October 13, 2005Inventors: Robert Cook, Lev Ring, Edwin Zwald, Andrei Filippov, Kevin Waddell
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Publication number: 20050212290Abstract: A tubular joint for hydrocarbon wells including a male tubular element and a female tubular element including respective sealing faces configured to come into mutual sealing-tight contact after sliding over one another during assembly and/or during radial expansion of the joint. At least one of the sealing faces is equipped with an adhesive coating of a more ductile material than the material of the substrate and of a thickness greater than 17 ?m, capable of increasing the effective contact area of the sealing faces.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 24, 2002Publication date: September 29, 2005Applicant: VALLOUREC MANNESMANN OIL & GAS FRANCEInventors: Antoine Durand, Andrei Filippov
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Publication number: 20050172473Abstract: A mono-diameter wellbore casing. The mono-diameter wellbore casing is formed by plastically deforming and radially expanding a first tubular member within a wellbore. A second tubular member is then plastically deformed and radially expanded in overlapping relation to the first tubular member. The second tubular member and the overlapping portion of the first tubular member are then radially expanded again.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2005Publication date: August 11, 2005Inventors: Robert Cook, Lev Ring, Edwin Zwald, Andrei Filippov, Kevin Waddell
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Publication number: 20050166387Abstract: A mono-diameter wellbore casing. The mono-diameter wellbore casing is formed by plastically deforming and radially expanding a first tubular member within a wellbore. A second tubular member is then plastically deformed and radially expanded in overlapping relation to the first tubular member. The second tubular member and the overlapping portion of the first tubular member are then radially expanded again.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2005Publication date: August 4, 2005Inventors: Robert Cook, Lev Ring, Edwin Zwald, Andrei Filippov, Kevin Waddell
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Publication number: 20050166388Abstract: A mono-diameter wellbore casing. The mono-diameter wellbore casing is formed by plastically deforming and radially expanding a first tubular member within a wellbore. A second tubular member is then plastically deformed and radially expanded in overlapping relation to the first tubular member. The second tubular member and the overlapping portion of the first tubular member are then radially expanded again.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2005Publication date: August 4, 2005Inventors: Robert Cook, Lev Ring, Edwin Zwald, Andrei Filippov, Kevin Waddell