Patents by Inventor Bandar S. Al-Malki

Bandar S. Al-Malki 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: 11719063
    Abstract: A method of freeing a stuck pipe in a wellbore includes positioning a pipe freeing tool within an annulus of the stuck pipe, the pipe freeing tool including a body and two or more arms coupled to and extending from the body, and activating the two or more arms of the pipe freeing tool to extend outwards from the body to apply a force to the stuck pipe. Another method of freeing a stuck pipe in a wellbore includes determining a stuck point along a drillstring comprising the stuck pipe, and activating a pipe freeing tool coupled to the stuck pipe to apply a force to the stuck pipe, wherein the force moves the stuck pipe away from a surface of the wellbore and towards a center of the wellbore, and the pipe freeing tool includes a plurality of expandable disc elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2023
    Assignee: Saudi Arabian Oil Company
    Inventors: Najeeb Al-Abdulrahman, Bandar S. Al-Malki, Magbel Alharbi, Zainab Alsaihati
  • Publication number: 20230109242
    Abstract: A downhole access tool for accessing a lateral branch of a wellbore includes a tool body, a sliding sleeve, and a deflector device including a deflector plate and a deflector actuator operatively coupled to the deflector plate. A central conduit extends axially through the downhole access tool. The sliding sleeve is slidable relative to the tool body in an axial direction between a closed position and an open position. In the closed position, the sliding sleeve restricts access through the opening. In the open position, the sliding sleeve permits access through the opening. The deflector actuator transitions the deflector plate between a deflection position and a passthrough position. In the deflection position, the deflector plate deflects tooling radially outward towards the opening. In the passthrough position, the deflector plate allows access axially through the central conduit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2021
    Publication date: April 6, 2023
    Applicant: Saudi Arabian Oil Company
    Inventors: Ali M. Assiri, Bandar S. Al-Malki
  • Patent number: 11585177
    Abstract: Techniques for removing a tubular from a wellbore include running a downhole tool on a downhole conveyance into a wellbore formed from a terranean surface into a subterranean formation; activating a piston sub-assembly to repeatedly move pistons to contact a portion of a casing installed in the wellbore to at least de-bond a cement layer installed between the portion of the casing and the subterranean formation from the portion of the casing; activating a cutting sub-assembly to move a cutting blade to cut through the portion of the casing adjacent the de-bonded portion of the cement layer; activating a hanger sub-assembly to move a set of slips into contacting engagement with the cut portion of the casing; and running the downhole tool on the downhole conveyance out of the wellbore with the cut portion of the casing engaged with the set of slips.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2023
    Assignee: Saudi Arabian Oil Company
    Inventors: Ahmed Al-Mousa, Bandar S. Al-Malki, Mohammed Ahmed Alkhowaildi, Omar M. Alhamid
  • Patent number: 11549335
    Abstract: A downhole tool assembly includes a housing, the housing defining one or more formation jetting ports structurally configured to pass fluid outward from the downhole tool assembly, a downhole motor positioned at least partially within the housing, a centrifugal pump coupled to the downhole motor, the centrifugal pump including a shaft coupled to the downhole motor, and one or more blades extending outward from the shaft, and a filtration element in communication with the centrifugal pump, where the filtration element is structurally configured to separate particulate matter from fluid passing through the filtration element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2023
    Assignee: Saudi Arabian Oil Company
    Inventors: Ali M. Assiri, Bandar S. Al-Malki, Ghassan A. Essa, Oscar David Bautista Sayago
  • Publication number: 20220341273
    Abstract: Techniques for removing a tubular from a wellbore include running a downhole tool on a downhole conveyance into a wellbore formed from a terranean surface into a subterranean formation; activating a piston sub-assembly to repeatedly move pistons to contact a portion of a casing installed in the wellbore to at least de-bond a cement layer installed between the portion of the casing and the subterranean formation from the portion of the casing; activating a cutting sub-assembly to move a cutting blade to cut through the portion of the casing adjacent the de-bonded portion of the cement layer; activating a hanger sub-assembly to move a set of slips into contacting engagement with the cut portion of the casing; and running the downhole tool on the downhole conveyance out of the wellbore with the cut portion of the casing engaged with the set of slips.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2021
    Publication date: October 27, 2022
    Inventors: Ahmed Al-Mousa, Bandar S. Al-Malki, Mohammed Ahmed Alkhowaildi, Omar M. Alhamid
  • Patent number: 11480048
    Abstract: A system for collecting subsurface formation data in a petroleum exploration environment includes a drilling tool and a subsurface formation data hub. A drilling tool may include drill pipe, a geophone, a drilling hammer, and a drill bit. The subsurface formation data hub may comprise a seismic data processor and a user interface. The seismic data processor may be operable to drive the drilling hammer at a frequency and an energy, synchronize the geophone to sense seismic vibration at a frequency, and determine subsurface formation properties. The user interface may be operable to display subsurface formation data. A method of collecting subsurface formation data in a petroleum exploration environment may include defining a drilling hammer frequency and energy, synchronizing a geophone to sense seismic vibration at a frequency, generating an impact in the petroleum exploration environment, receiving a returning seismic vibration at the geophone, and collecting subsurface formation data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2022
    Assignee: Saudi Arabian Oil Company
    Inventors: Bandar S. Al-Malki, Mohammed T. Al-Mojbel, Ismail A. Adebiyi, Mohammed Y. Al-Daif
  • Publication number: 20220298880
    Abstract: A method of freeing a stuck pipe in a wellbore includes positioning a pipe freeing tool within an annulus of the stuck pipe, the pipe freeing tool including a body and two or more arms coupled to and extending from the body, and activating the two or more arms of the pipe freeing tool to extend outwards from the body to apply a force to the stuck pipe. Another method of freeing a stuck pipe in a wellbore includes determining a stuck point along a drillstring comprising the stuck pipe, and activating a pipe freeing tool coupled to the stuck pipe to apply a force to the stuck pipe, wherein the force moves the stuck pipe away from a surface of the wellbore and towards a center of the wellbore, and the pipe freeing tool includes a plurality of expandable disc elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2022
    Publication date: September 22, 2022
    Inventors: Najeeb Al-Abdulrahman, Bandar S. Al-Malki, Magbel Alharbi, Zainab Alsaihati
  • Patent number: 11421497
    Abstract: A method of freeing a stuck pipe includes positioning a pipe freeing tool within the wellbore at a location proximate the stuck pipe, the pipe freeing tool including a downhole conveyance; and an arm coupled to the downhole conveyance, and activating the arm of the pipe freeing tool to apply a force to an external surface of the stuck pipe, wherein the force moves the stuck pipe away from a surface of the wellbore and towards a center of the wellbore. Another method of freeing a stuck pipe from a wellbore includes positioning a pipe freeing tool within the wellbore at a location proximate the stuck pipe, the pipe freeing tool including a jack device and a set of wheels coupled to the jack device, and activating the jack device of the pipe freeing tool to apply a force to an external surface of the stuck pipe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2022
    Assignee: Saudi Arabian Oil Company
    Inventors: Najeeb Al-Abdulrahman, Bandar S. Al-Malki, Magbel Alharbi, Zainab Alsaihati
  • Patent number: 11414985
    Abstract: Tools and methods are described to measure dimensions of wellbores. Downhole caliper tools include a downhole collar and an uphole collar having a running position and a sensing position. The uphole collar is farther from the downhole collar in the running position than in the sensing position. A caliper sensor assembly includes: a sensor module defining tracks extending parallel to an axis of the caliper tool, the sensor module positioned towards an uphole end of the caliper tool relative to the uphole collar; and a caliper disposed between the downhole collar and the uphole collar including: a flexible mesh extending from the downhole collar to the uphole collar. Movement of the uphole collar from the running position to the sensing position axially compresses and radially expands the flexible mesh. The annular sensor module can measure dimensions of the flexible mesh relative to the axis of the caliper tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2022
    Assignee: Saudi Arabian Oil Company
    Inventors: Chinthaka Pasan Gooneratne, Bandar S. Al-Malki, Bodong Li, Guodong Zhan, Timothy Eric Moellendick
  • Patent number: 11414984
    Abstract: Tools and methods are described to measure dimensions of wellbores. Downhole caliper tools include: a downhole collar; an uphole collar; and a caliper sensor assembly disposed between the downhole collar and the uphole collar. The caliper sensor assembly include: an annular sensor module defining a plurality of radially extending tracks; and a caliper including: a plurality of linear slide arms, each linear slide arm at least partially disposed in the annular sensor module in one of the plurality of radially extending tracks and radially moveable relative to the annular sensor module, each linear slide arm extending from a first end within the annular sensor module to a second end outside the annular sensor module, and a cover extending from the downhole collar to the uphole collar. The annular sensor module can measure the radial position of the plurality of linear slide arms relative to the annular sensor module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2022
    Assignee: Saudi Arabian Oil Company
    Inventors: Chinthaka Pasan Gooneratne, Bandar S. Al-Malki, Bodong Li, Guodong Zhan, Timothy Eric Moellendick
  • Patent number: 11391104
    Abstract: A method of freeing a stuck pipe in a wellbore includes positioning a pipe freeing tool within an annulus of the stuck pipe, the pipe freeing tool including a body and two or more arms coupled to and extending from the body, and activating the two or more arms of the pipe freeing tool to extend outwards from the body to apply a force to the stuck pipe. Another method of freeing a stuck pipe in a wellbore includes determining a stuck point along a drillstring comprising the stuck pipe, and activating a pipe freeing tool coupled to the stuck pipe to apply a force to the stuck pipe, wherein the force moves the stuck pipe away from a surface of the wellbore and towards a center of the wellbore, and the pipe freeing tool includes a plurality of expandable disc elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2022
    Assignee: Saudi Arabian Oil Company
    Inventors: Najeeb Al-Abdulrahman, Bandar S. Al-Malki, Magbel Alharbi, Zainab Alsaihati
  • Publication number: 20220178226
    Abstract: A downhole tool assembly includes a housing, the housing defining one or more formation jetting ports structurally configured to pass fluid outward from the downhole tool assembly, a downhole motor positioned at least partially within the housing, a centrifugal pump coupled to the downhole motor, the centrifugal pump including a shaft coupled to the downhole motor, and one or more blades extending outward from the shaft, and a filtration element in communication with the centrifugal pump, where the filtration element is structurally configured to separate particulate matter from fluid passing through the filtration element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2020
    Publication date: June 9, 2022
    Applicant: Saudi Arabian Oil Company
    Inventors: Ali M. Assiri, Bandar S. Al-Malki, Ghassan A. Essa, Oscar David Bautista Sayago
  • Patent number: 11319771
    Abstract: A non-metallic tubular defines a central flow passage. Actuable rollers are actuable between an extended position and a retracted position. The actuable rollers are pivotally attached to the non-metallic tubular. The actuable rollers centralize the non-metallic tubular when in the extended position. The actuable rollers extend between the non-metallic tubular to an inner surface of the wellbore when in the extended position. A connector is attached to an uphole end of the non-metallic tubular. The connector is configured to attach to a downhole end of a work string.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2022
    Assignee: Saudi Arabian Oil Company
    Inventors: Bandar S. Al-Malki, Asim Alkhuwayr, Ismail Adebiyi, Yousef H. Dahnem
  • Publication number: 20220082010
    Abstract: A system for collecting subsurface formation data in a petroleum exploration environment includes a drilling tool and a subsurface formation data hub. A drilling tool may include drill pipe, a geophone, a drilling hammer, and a drill bit. The subsurface formation data hub may comprise a seismic data processor and a user interface. The seismic data processor may be operable to drive the drilling hammer at a frequency and an energy, synchronize the geophone to sense seismic vibration at a frequency, and determine subsurface formation properties. The user interface may be operable to display subsurface formation data. A method of collecting subsurface formation data in a petroleum exploration environment may include defining a drilling hammer frequency and energy, synchronizing a geophone to sense seismic vibration at a frequency, generating an impact in the petroleum exploration environment, receiving a returning seismic vibration at the geophone, and collecting subsurface formation data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2020
    Publication date: March 17, 2022
    Applicant: Saudi Arabian Oil Company
    Inventors: Bandar S. Al-Malki, Mohammed T. Al-Mojbel, Ismail A. Adebiyi, Mohammed Y. Al-Daif
  • Publication number: 20210381330
    Abstract: A method of freeing a stuck pipe in a wellbore includes positioning a pipe freeing tool within an annulus of the stuck pipe, the pipe freeing tool including a body and two or more arms coupled to and extending from the body, and activating the two or more arms of the pipe freeing tool to extend outwards from the body to apply a force to the stuck pipe. Another method of freeing a stuck pipe in a wellbore includes determining a stuck point along a drillstring comprising the stuck pipe, and activating a pipe freeing tool coupled to the stuck pipe to apply a force to the stuck pipe, wherein the force moves the stuck pipe away from a surface of the wellbore and towards a center of the wellbore, and the pipe freeing tool includes a plurality of expandable disc elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2020
    Publication date: December 9, 2021
    Inventors: Najeeb Al-Abdulrahman, Bandar S. Al-Malki, Magbel Alharbi, Zainab Alsaihati
  • Publication number: 20210381331
    Abstract: A method of freeing a stuck pipe includes positioning a pipe freeing tool within the wellbore at a location proximate the stuck pipe, the pipe freeing tool including a downhole conveyance; and an arm coupled to the downhole conveyance, and activating the arm of the pipe freeing tool to apply a force to an external surface of the stuck pipe, wherein the force moves the stuck pipe away from a surface of the wellbore and towards a center of the wellbore. Another method of freeing a stuck pipe from a wellbore includes positioning a pipe freeing tool within the wellbore at a location proximate the stuck pipe, the pipe freeing tool including a jack device and a set of wheels coupled to the jack device, and activating the jack device of the pipe freeing tool to apply a force to an external surface of the stuck pipe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2021
    Publication date: December 9, 2021
    Inventors: Najeeb Al-Abdulrahman, Bandar S. Al-Malki, Magbel Alharbi, Zainab Alsaihati
  • Publication number: 20210372270
    Abstract: Tools and methods are described to measure dimensions of wellbores. Downhole caliper tools include a downhole collar and an uphole collar having a running position and a sensing position. The uphole collar is farther from the downhole collar in the running position than in the sensing position. A caliper sensor assembly includes: a sensor module defining tracks extending parallel to an axis of the caliper tool, the sensor module positioned towards an uphole end of the caliper tool relative to the uphole collar; and a caliper disposed between the downhole collar and the uphole collar including: a flexible mesh extending from the downhole collar to the uphole collar. Movement of the uphole collar from the running position to the sensing position axially compresses and radially expands the flexible mesh. The annular sensor module can measure dimensions of the flexible mesh relative to the axis of the caliper tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2020
    Publication date: December 2, 2021
    Applicant: Saudi Arabian Oil Company
    Inventors: Chinthaka Pasan Gooneratne, Bandar S. Al-Malki, Bodong Li, Guodong Zhan, Timothy Eric Moellendick
  • Publication number: 20210372269
    Abstract: Tools and methods are described to measure dimensions of wellbores. Downhole caliper tools include: a downhole collar; an uphole collar; and a caliper sensor assembly disposed between the downhole collar and the uphole collar. The caliper sensor assembly include: an annular sensor module defining a plurality of radially extending tracks; and a caliper including: a plurality of linear slide arms, each linear slide arm at least partially disposed in the annular sensor module in one of the plurality of radially extending tracks and radially moveable relative to the annular sensor module, each linear slide arm extending from a first end within the annular sensor module to a second end outside the annular sensor module, and a cover extending from the downhole collar to the uphole collar. The annular sensor module can measure the radial position of the plurality of linear slide arms relative to the annular sensor module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2020
    Publication date: December 2, 2021
    Applicant: Saudi Arabian Oil Company
    Inventors: Chinthaka Pasan Gooneratne, Bandar S. Al-Malki, Bodong Li, Guodong Zhan, Timothy Eric Moellendick
  • Publication number: 20210340840
    Abstract: A non-metallic tubular defines a central flow passage. Actuable rollers are actuable between an extended position and a retracted position. The actuable rollers are pivotally attached to the non-metallic tubular. The actuable rollers centralize the non-metallic tubular when in the extended position. The actuable rollers extend between the non-metallic tubular to an inner surface of the wellbore when in the extended position. A connector is attached to an uphole end of the non-metallic tubular. The connector is configured to attach to a downhole end of a work string.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2020
    Publication date: November 4, 2021
    Inventors: Bandar S. Al-Malki, Asim Alkhuwayr, Ismail Adebiyi, Yousef H. Dahnem
  • Patent number: 11149510
    Abstract: A method of freeing a stuck pipe includes positioning a pipe freeing tool within the wellbore at a location proximate the stuck pipe, the pipe freeing tool including a downhole conveyance; and an arm coupled to the downhole conveyance, and activating the arm of the pipe freeing tool to apply a force to an external surface of the stuck pipe, wherein the force moves the stuck pipe away from a surface of the wellbore and towards a center of the wellbore. Another method of freeing a stuck pipe from a wellbore includes positioning a pipe freeing tool within the wellbore at a location proximate the stuck pipe, the pipe freeing tool including a jack device and a set of wheels coupled to the jack device, and activating the jack device of the pipe freeing tool to apply a force to an external surface of the stuck pipe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2021
    Assignee: Saudi Arabian Oil Company
    Inventors: Najeeb Al-Abdulrahman, Bandar S. Al-Malki, Magbel Alharbi, Zainab Alsaihati