Patents by Inventor Arunkumar Arumugam

Arunkumar Arumugam 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: 10280708
    Abstract: A flow control valve assembly with a plunger continuously movable between closed, intermediate, and open positions. The plunger has an uphole side and a downhole side opposite the uphole side, and both uphole and downhole sides are exposed to the same hydrostatic pressure in the well, resulting in a flow control device that can be operated with minimal power consumption and still withstanding high pressure loads.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2019
    Assignee: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Justin David Elroy Lamb, John Algeroy, Hy Phan, Curtis Ardoin, Arunkumar Arumugam
  • Publication number: 20170044867
    Abstract: A flow control valve assembly with a plunger continuously movable between closed, intermediate, and open positions. The plunger has an uphole side and a downhole side opposite the uphole side, and both uphole and downhole sides are exposed to the same hydrostatic pressure in the well, resulting in a flow control device that can be operated with minimal power consumption and still withstanding high pressure loads.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2016
    Publication date: February 16, 2017
    Inventors: Justin David Elroy Lamb, John Algeroy, Hy Phan, Curtis Ardoin, Arunkumar Arumugam
  • Patent number: 9528357
    Abstract: A system and method is used to protect a motor of a submersible pumping system. A variety of motor protector features are provided to facilitate operation of the motor protector and submersible pumping system in multiple wellbore environments and applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2016
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Michael H. Du, Lawrence C. Lee, Arunkumar Arumugam, Ashley C. Kishino
  • Publication number: 20140322038
    Abstract: An electric submersible pump device having a motor part, a pump part, and a protector part. The protector part includes redundant shaft seal parts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2014
    Publication date: October 30, 2014
    Inventors: Michael Hui Du, Arthur I. Watson, John David Rowatt, Chad Bremner, Arunkumar Arumugam, David Garrett, Christopher E. Featherby, Ramez Guindi
  • Patent number: 8807966
    Abstract: An electric submersible pump device having a motor part, a pump part, and a protector part. The protector part includes redundant shaft seal parts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2014
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Michael Hui Du, Arthur I. Watson, David Rowatt, Chad Bremner, Arunkumar Arumugam, David Garrett, Christopher Featherby, Ramez Guindi
  • Patent number: 7967075
    Abstract: A kickover tool for placing and extracting a valve in a mandrel having a hydraulic piston, a kickover arm portion mechanically connected to the hydraulic piston, the kickover arm portion being actuated by application of pressure to the piston. Upon full stoke of the piston, pressure is relieved, and measurement of the pressure relief can be used to indicate proper placement in a side pocket mandrel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2011
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Arunkumar Arumugam, Tyson Messick, Steven Anyan, Kenneth C. Burnett, III
  • Patent number: 7903915
    Abstract: A cable is provided including an inner member, an outer member and an intermediate member. The intermediate member may be positioned between the inner member and the outer member and include a number of disconnection sections spaced apart from one another. In some cases, the cable may include two or more inner members. In addition, a method for preparing an end of a cable may be provided, including the steps of removing a portion of an outer member of the cable and applying a tensile force to an intermediate member of the cable comprising a plurality of disconnection sections. The intermediate member of the cable may be sheared at one of the plurality of disconnection sections, thereby exposing a portion of an inner member of the cable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2011
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Ramaswamy Meyyappan, Michael Alff, Arunkumar Arumugam
  • Patent number: 7886835
    Abstract: A kickover tool is for placing and extracting a valve in a mandrel having a tool body extending in a longitudinal direction and having a hydraulic piston chamber therein. A hydraulic piston is located inside the hydraulic piston chamber. A kickover arm portion is mechanically connected to the hydraulic piston, the kickover arm portion comprising a kickover arm having a tool portion. The kickover arm has a non-kicked-over position where the kickover arm is substantially coaxial with the longitudinal direction and a kicked-over position where the kickover arm is substantially non-coaxial with the longitudinal direction. The kickover arm moves to the kicked-over position upon extension of the hydraulic piston.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2011
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Arunkumar Arumugam, Tyson Messick, Steven Anyan, Kenneth C. Burnett, III
  • Publication number: 20110014071
    Abstract: A system and method is used to protect a motor of a submersible pumping system. A variety of motor protector features are provided to facilitate operation of the motor protector and submersible pumping system in multiple wellbore environments and applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2010
    Publication date: January 20, 2011
    Applicant: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Michael H. Du, Lawrence C. Lee, Arunkumar Arumugam, Ashley C. Kishino
  • Publication number: 20100296785
    Abstract: A cable is provided including an inner member, an outer member and an intermediate member. The intermediate member may be positioned between the inner member and the outer member and include a number of disconnection sections spaced apart from one another. In some cases, the cable may include two or more inner members. In addition, a method for preparing an end of a cable may be provided, including the steps of removing a portion of an outer member of the cable and applying a tensile force to an intermediate member of the cable comprising a plurality of disconnection sections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2009
    Publication date: November 25, 2010
    Applicant: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Ramaswamy Meyyappan, Michael Alff, Arunkumar Arumugam
  • Patent number: 7806670
    Abstract: A system and method is used to protect a motor of a submersible pumping system. A variety of motor protector features are provided to facilitate operation of the motor protector and submersible pumping system in multiple wellbore environments and applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2010
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Michael H. Du, Lawrence C. Lee, Arunkumar Arumugam, Ashley C. Kishino
  • Publication number: 20100202896
    Abstract: An electric submersible pump device having a motor part, a pump part, and a protector part. The protector part includes redundant shaft seal parts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2008
    Publication date: August 12, 2010
    Applicant: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Michael Hui Du, Arthur I. Watson, David Rowatt, Chad Bremner, Arunkumar Arumugam, David Garrett, Christopher Featherby, Ramez Guindi
  • Publication number: 20090056954
    Abstract: A kickover tool for placing and extracting a valve in a mandrel having a tool body extending in a longitudinal direction and having a hydraulic piston chamber therein; a hydraulic piston located inside the hydraulic piston chamber; a kickover arm portion mechanically connected to the hydraulic piston, the kickover arm portion comprising a kickover arm having a tool portion; the kickover arm has a non-kicked-over position where the kickover arm is substantially coaxial with the longitudinal direction and a kicked-over position where the kickover arm is substantially non-coaxial with the longitudinal direction; wherein the kickover arm moves to the kicked-over position upon extension of the hydraulic piston.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2007
    Publication date: March 5, 2009
    Applicant: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Arunkumar Arumugam, Tyson Messick, Steven Anyan, Kenneth C. Burnett, III
  • Publication number: 20090056937
    Abstract: A kickover tool for placing and extracting a valve in a mandrel having a hydraulic piston, a kickover arm portion mechanically connected to the hydraulic piston, the kickover arm portion being actuated by application of pressure to the piston. Upon full stoke of the piston, pressure is relieved, and measurement of the pressure relief can be used to indicate proper placement in a side pocket mandrel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2008
    Publication date: March 5, 2009
    Applicant: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Arunkumar Arumugam, Tyson Messick, Steven Anyan, Kenneth C. Burnett, III
  • Publication number: 20070207046
    Abstract: A system and method is used to protect a motor of a submersible pumping system. A variety of motor protector features are provided to facilitate operation of the motor protector and submersible pumping system in multiple wellbore environments and applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2007
    Publication date: September 6, 2007
    Applicant: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Michael Du, Lawrence Lee, Arunkumar Arumugam, Ashley Kishino
  • Patent number: 7217107
    Abstract: A system and method for protecting a motor for a submersible pumping system. A variety of motor protectors are provided for application in variable temperature environments and multiple wellbore orientations. The motor protectors may include one or more of a positively pressurized bellows, a relatively balanced pressure bellows free of sliding seals, and a multi-orientable labyrinth. Each of these motor protectors also may have various moisture absorbents, filters, particle shedders and various conventional motor protector components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2007
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Michael H. Du, Lawrence C. Lee, Arunkumar Arumugam, Ashley C. Kishino
  • Patent number: 7182584
    Abstract: A system and method is provided for reducing the wear on a motor protector, particularly when used in an abrasive environment. The motor protector comprises an outer housing having an internal shaft. The motor protector further comprises a head section having an abrasives exclusion mechanism to reduce the amount of abrasive material contacting a specific component or components within the motor protector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2007
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Michael Hui Du, Arthur I. Watson, Arunkumar Arumugam
  • Patent number: 6981853
    Abstract: A system and method for protecting a motor for a submersible pumping system. A variety of motor protectors are provided for application in variable temperature environments and multiple wellbore orientations. The motor protectors may include one or more of a positively pressurized bellows, a relatively balanced pressure bellows free of sliding seals, and a multi-orientable labyrinth. Each of these motor protectors also may have various moisture absorbents, filters, particle shedders and various conventional motor protector components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2006
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Michael H. Du, Lawrence C. Lee, Arunkumar Arumugam, Ashley C. Kishino
  • Publication number: 20050167096
    Abstract: A system and method for protecting a motor for a submersible pumping system. A variety of motor protectors are provided for application in variable temperature environments and multiple wellbore orientations. The motor protectors may include one or more of a positively pressurized bellows, a relatively balanced pressure bellows free of sliding seals, and a multi-orientable labyrinth. Each of these motor protectors also may have various moisture absorbents, filters, particle shedders and various conventional motor protector components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2005
    Publication date: August 4, 2005
    Applicant: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Michael Du, Lawrence Lee, Arunkumar Arumugam, Ashley Kishino
  • Publication number: 20050087343
    Abstract: A system and method is provided for reducing the wear on a motor protector, particularly when used in an abrasive environment. The motor protector comprises an outer housing having an internal shaft. The motor protector further comprises a head section having an abrasives exclusion mechanism to reduce the amount of abrasive material contacting a specific component or components within the motor protector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2004
    Publication date: April 28, 2005
    Applicant: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Michael Du, Arthur Watson, Arunkumar Arumugam