Patents by Inventor Angelica J.B. FRANCOEUR
Angelica J.B. FRANCOEUR 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: 11686159Abstract: A gap sub assembly for electromagnetic telemetry used in downhole drilling. The gap sub comprises a female part comprising a female mating section and a male part comprising a male mating section. The male mating section is matingly received within the female mating section and electrically isolated therefrom. One or more electrically insulating bodies secure the male part axially and torsionally relative to the female part. The electrically insulating bodies also electrically isolate the male part from the female part. The electrically insulating bodies can be installed through apertures in the female part or at least some of the electrically insulating bodies can be installed before the male mating section is inserted into the female mating section. The electrically insulating bodies can be held in place on the male mating section using a retention apparatus such as a ring, a scarf, pods or an adhesive.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2021Date of Patent: June 27, 2023Inventors: Luke A. Stack, Aaron W. Logan, Justin C. Logan, Mojtaba Kazemi Miraki, Patrick R. Derkacz, Gavin Gaw-wae Lee, Hasan Alper Hepguvendik, Daniel W. Ahmoye, Angelica J. B. Francoeur
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Patent number: 11280437Abstract: One or more seals may be provided in a gap sub to prevent the ingress of drilling fluid into an insulating gap between a male member of the gap sub and a female member of the gap sub. A first seal may comprise an internal gap sub seal provided near the tip of the male member of the gap sub. A second seal may comprise an external gap sub seal provided near the tip of the female member of the gap sub. The first and second seals may comprise non-conductive materials. The first and second seals may each comprise one or more O-rings. The first and second seals may comprise one or more lips, protrusions or flanges to engage the male and/or female members of the gap sub for maintaining contact with the male and/or female members during deformation of the gap sub.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2017Date of Patent: March 22, 2022Assignee: Evolution Engineering Inc.Inventors: Luke A. Stack, Aaron W. Logan, Justin C. Logan, Patrick R. Derkacz, Gavin Gaw-Wae Lee, Hasan Alper Hepguvendik, Mojtaba Kazemi Miraki, Daniel W. Ahmoye, Kurtis K. L. West, Angelica J. B. Francoeur
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Publication number: 20210381319Abstract: A gap sub assembly for electromagnetic telemetry used in downhole drilling is disclosed. The gap sub comprises a female part comprising a female mating section and a male part comprising a male mating section. The male mating section is matingly received within the female mating section and electrically isolated therefrom. One or more electrically insulating bodies secure the male part axially and torsionally relative to the female part. The electrically insulating bodies also electrically isolate the male part from the female part. The electrically insulating bodies can be installed through apertures in the female part or at least some of the electrically insulating bodies can be installed before the male mating section is inserted into the female mating section. The electrically insulating bodies can be held in place on the male mating section using a retention apparatus such as a ring, a scarf, pods or an adhesive.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2021Publication date: December 9, 2021Inventors: Luke A. STACK, Aaron W. LOGAN, Justin C. LOGAN, Mojtaba KAZEMI MIRAKI, Patrick R. DERKACZ, Gavin Gaw-wae LEE, Hasan Alper HEPGUVENDIK, Daniel W. AHMOYE, Angelica J.B. FRANCOEUR
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Patent number: 11105159Abstract: A gap sub assembly for electromagnetic telemetry used in downhole drilling. The gap sub comprises a female part comprising a female mating section and a male part comprising a male mating section. The male mating section is matingly received within the female mating section and electrically isolated therefrom. One or more electrically insulating bodies secure the male part axially and torsionally relative to the female part. The electrically insulating bodies also electrically isolate the male part from the female part. The electrically insulating bodies can be installed through apertures in the female part or at least some of the electrically insulating bodies can be installed before the male mating section is inserted into the female mating section. The electrically insulating bodies can be held in place on the male mating section using a retention apparatus such as a ring, a scarf, pods or an adhesive.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2016Date of Patent: August 31, 2021Assignee: Evolution Engineering Inc.Inventors: Luke A. Stack, Aaron W. Logan, Justin C. Logan, Mojtaba Kazemi Miraki, Patrick R. Derkacz, Gavin Gaw-wae Lee, Hasan Alper Hepguvendik, Daniel W. Ahmoye, Angelica J. B. Francoeur
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Patent number: 10934784Abstract: A gap joint for use with a gap sub for electromagnetic telemetry. The gap joint has a replaceable uphole shoulder on the male gap joint component, which may be composed of a sacrificial material, to extend gap joint useful life where there is electrolysis of the component outside diameter. The gap joint also has a thicker outside diameter seal to reduce the risk of underlying O-ring extrusion and failure, again extending gap joint useful life. The thicker seal may also be able to withstand higher pressures before collapsing or experiencing punctures in unsupported areas. The replaceable shoulder and outside diameter seal can be used separately or together in a gap joint.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2018Date of Patent: March 2, 2021Assignee: Evolution Engineering Inc.Inventors: Patrick Robert Derkacz, Justin Christopher Logan, Aaron William Logan, Angelica J. B. Francoeur, Jason B. Wackett, Danick R. J. Normandeau, Riley J. Berry
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Patent number: 10837240Abstract: A gap joint for use with a gap sub for electromagnetic telemetry. The gap joint has a replaceable uphole shoulder on the male gap joint component, which may be composed of a sacrificial material, to extend gap joint useful life where there is electrolysis of the component outside diameter. The gap joint also has a thicker outside diameter seal to reduce the risk of underlying O-ring extrusion and failure, again extending gap joint useful life. The thicker seal may also be able to withstand higher pressures before collapsing or experiencing punctures in unsupported areas. The replaceable shoulder and outside diameter seal can be used separately or together in a gap joint.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2017Date of Patent: November 17, 2020Assignee: Evolution Engineering Inc.Inventors: Patrick Robert Derkacz, Justin Christopher Logan, Aaron William Logan, Angelica J. B. Francoeur, Jason B. Wackett, Danick R. J. Normandeau, Riley J. Berry
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Publication number: 20190316712Abstract: One or more seals may be provided in a gap sub to prevent the ingress of drilling fluid into an insulating gap between a male member of the gap sub and a female member of the gap sub. A first seal may comprise an internal gap sub seal provided near the tip of the male member of the gap sub. A second seal may comprise an external gap sub seal provided near the tip of the female member of the gap sub. The first and second seals may comprise non-conductive materials. The first and second seals may each comprise one or more O-rings. The first and second seals may comprise one or more lips, protrusions or flanges to engage the male and/or female members of the gap sub for maintaining contact with the male and/or female members during deformation of the gap sub.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2017Publication date: October 17, 2019Inventors: Luke A. STACK, Aaron W. LOGAN, Justin C. LOGAN, Patrick R. DERKACZ, Gavin Gaw-Wae LEE, Hasan Alper HEPGUVENDIK, Mojtaba KAZEMI MIRAKI, Daniel W. AHMOYE, Kurtis K.L. WEST, Angelica J.B. FRANCOEUR
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Patent number: 10329901Abstract: A telemetry system useful in drilling operations receives and displays telemetry data. The telemetry system also determines and displays information regarding the status of the telemetry transmission. The telemetry system may display which data will be updated next, when the update is expected to be complete, and how reliable is the currently displayed data. The system can facilitate efficient drilling operations.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2017Date of Patent: June 25, 2019Assignee: Evolution Engineering Inc.Inventors: David A. Switzer, Sheng Xu, Aaron W. Logan, Anquan Men, Kurtis K. L. West, Barry D. Buternowsky, Angelica J. B. Francoeur, Grant E. Harding, Gilles A. Pelletier, Sabrina M. Huston
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Publication number: 20190100969Abstract: A gap joint for use with a gap sub for electromagnetic telemetry. The gap joint has a replaceable uphole shoulder on the male gap joint component, which may be composed of a sacrificial material, to extend gap joint useful life where there is electrolysis of the component outside diameter. The gap joint also has a thicker outside diameter seal to reduce the risk of underlying O-ring extrusion and failure, again extending gap joint useful life. The thicker seal may also be able to withstand higher pressures before collapsing or experiencing punctures in unsupported areas. The replaceable shoulder and outside diameter seal can be used separately or together in a gap joint.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2017Publication date: April 4, 2019Inventors: Patrick Robert Derkacz, Justin Christopher Logan, Aaron William Logan, Angelica J. B. Francoeur, Jason B. Wackett, Danick R. J. Normandeau, Riley J. Berry
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Publication number: 20180340414Abstract: A gap joint for use with a gap sub for electromagnetic telemetry. The gap joint has a replaceable uphole shoulder on the male gap joint component, which may be composed of a sacrificial material, to extend gap joint useful life where there is electrolysis of the component outside diameter. The gap joint also has a thicker outside diameter seal to reduce the risk of underlying O-ring extrusion and failure, again extending gap joint useful life. The thicker seal may also be able to withstand higher pressures before collapsing or experiencing punctures in unsupported areas. The replaceable shoulder and outside diameter seal can be used separately or together in a gap joint.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2018Publication date: November 29, 2018Inventors: Patrick Robert Derkacz, Justin Christopher Logan, Aaron William Logan, Angelica J. B. Francoeur, Jason B. Wackett, Danick R. J. Normandeau, Riley J. Berry
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Publication number: 20180252049Abstract: A gap sub assembly for electromagnetic telemetry used in downhole drilling is disclosed. The gap sub comprises a female part comprising a female mating section and a male part comprising a male mating section. The male mating section is matingly received within the female mating section and electrically isolated therefrom. One or more electrically insulating bodies secure the male part axially and torsionally relative to the female part. The electrically insulating bodies also electrically isolate the male part from the female part. The electrically insulating bodies can be installed through apertures in the female part or at least some of the electrically insulating bodies can be installed before the male mating section is inserted into the female mating section. The electrically insulating bodies can be held in place on the male mating section using a retention apparatus such as a ring, a scarf, pods or an adhesive.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2016Publication date: September 6, 2018Inventors: Luke A. STACK, Aaron W. LOGAN, Justin C. LOGAN, Mojtaba KAZEMI MIRAKI, Patrick R. DERKACZ, Gavin Gaw-wae LEE, Hasan Alper HEPGUVENDIK, Daniel W. AHMOYE, Angelica J.B. FRANCOEUR
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Publication number: 20180179888Abstract: A telemetry system useful in drilling operations receives and displays telemetry data. The telemetry system also determines and displays information regarding the status of the telemetry transmission. The telemetry system may display which data will be updated next, when the update is expected to be complete, and how reliable is the currently displayed data. The system can facilitate efficient drilling operations.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2017Publication date: June 28, 2018Inventors: David A. SWITZER, Sheng XU, Aaron W. LOGAN, Anquan MEN, Kurtis K.L. WEST, Barry D. BUTERNOWSKY, Angelica J.B. FRANCOEUR, Grant E. HARDING, Gilles A. PELLETIER, Sabrina M. HUSTON