Patents by Inventor Billy W. McDaniel

Billy W. McDaniel 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: 9016376
    Abstract: A method of servicing a subterranean formation comprising placing a wellbore servicing system within a wellbore penetrating the subterranean formation, wherein the wellbore servicing system comprises a first activatable stimulation assembly and a second activatable stimulation assembly incorporated within a tubular string, configuring the wellbore servicing system to provide a route of fluid communication from the first activatable stimulation assembly to a first zone of the subterranean formation, introducing a treatment fluid into the first zone of the subterranean formation via the first activatable stimulation assembly, and embedding a first portion of the wellbore servicing system within the wellbore.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2015
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Jim B. Surjaatmadja, KingKwee Chong, Billy W. McDaniel, Loyd E. East
  • Publication number: 20140034319
    Abstract: A method of servicing a subterranean formation comprising placing a wellbore servicing system within a wellbore penetrating the subterranean formation, wherein the wellbore servicing system comprises a first activatable stimulation assembly and a second activatable stimulation assembly incorporated within a tubular string, configuring the wellbore servicing system to provide a route of fluid communication from the first activatable stimulation assembly to a first zone of the subterranean formation, introducing a treatment fluid into the first zone of the subterranean formation via the first activatable stimulation assembly, and embedding a first portion of the wellbore servicing system within the wellbore.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2012
    Publication date: February 6, 2014
    Applicant: HALLIBURTON ENERGY SERVICES, INC.
    Inventors: Jim B. SURJAATMADJA, KingKwee CHONG, Billy W. MCDANIEL, Loyd E. EAST
  • Patent number: 8616281
    Abstract: A well bore servicing apparatus comprising a housing having a longitudinal axis and a through bore, and a movable member disposed in the housing, the movable member having a through bore and a fluid aperture therein, wherein the movable member is movable between a first stop position and a second stop position relative to the housing, wherein the fluid aperture is in fluid communication with the housing through bore and the movable member through bore to provide a fluid stream to the well bore in the first and second axially spaced stop positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Jim B. Surjaatmadja, Billy W. McDaniel
  • Patent number: 8464794
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices related to downhole wellbore operations, such as drilling and completing wells in an earth formation, include a laser device. A first portion of a subterranean formation can be characterized, the first portion being at a first location. A first orientation of an aperture can be selected based on the characteristics of the first portion of the subterranean formation. A laser beam can be used to create the aperture having the first orientation. A second portion of the subterranean formation can be characterized, the second portion being at a second location different from the first location. A second orientation, different from the first orientation, can be selected based on the characteristics of the second portion of the subterranean formation. The laser beam can be moved to the second location and can be used to form the aperture having the second orientation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2013
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Roger L. Schultz, Loyd E. East, Harold G. Walters, Billy W. McDaniel, Mohamed Y. Soliman, Neal G. Skinner
  • Publication number: 20130008656
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices related to downhole wellbore operations such as drilling and completing wells in an earth formation include a laser device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2012
    Publication date: January 10, 2013
    Applicant: HALLIBURTON ENERGY SERVICES, INC.
    Inventors: Roger L. Schultz, Loyd E. East, Harold G. Walters, Billy W. McDaniel, Mohamed Y. Soliman, Neal G. Skinner
  • Publication number: 20130008653
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices related to downhole wellbore operations such as drilling and completing wells in an earth formation include a laser device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2012
    Publication date: January 10, 2013
    Applicant: HALLIBURTON ENERGY SERVICES, INC.
    Inventors: Roger L. Schultz, Loyd E. East, Harold G. Walters, Billy W. McDaniel, Mohamed Y. Soliman, Neal Gregory Skinner
  • Publication number: 20130008658
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices related to downhole wellbore operations such as drilling and completing wells in an earth formation include a laser device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2012
    Publication date: January 10, 2013
    Applicant: HALLIBURTON ENERGY SERVICES, INC.
    Inventors: Roger L. Schultz, Loyd E. East, Harold G. Walters, Billy W. McDaniel, Mohamed Y. Soliman, Neal G. Skinner
  • Publication number: 20130008659
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices related to downhole wellbore operations such as drilling and completing wells in an earth formation include a laser device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Publication date: January 10, 2013
    Applicant: HALLIBURTON ENERGY SERVICES, INC.
    Inventors: Roger L. Schultz, Loyd E. East, Harold G. Walters, Billy W. McDaniel, Mohamed Y. Soliman, Neal G. Skinner
  • Publication number: 20130008657
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices related to downhole wellbore operations such as drilling and completing wells in an earth formation include a laser device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2012
    Publication date: January 10, 2013
    Applicant: HALLIBURTON ENERGY SERVICES, INC.
    Inventors: Roger L. Schultz, Loyd E. East, Harold G. Walters, Billy W. McDaniel, Mohamed Y. Soliman, Neal G. Skinner
  • Publication number: 20120305679
    Abstract: A jetting tool has a nozzle with a coefficient of discharge greater than 1.0. The jetting tool has a length and a diameter of an expansion section of the nozzle configured such that a fluid stream diameter of a fluid stream discharged from the nozzle is equal to the diameter of the expansion section at an outer end of the nozzle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2011
    Publication date: December 6, 2012
    Applicant: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Jim SURJAATMADJA, Billy W. McDANIEL, Philippe QUERO
  • Publication number: 20100326659
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices related to downhole wellbore operations such as drilling and completing wells in an earth formation include a laser device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2010
    Publication date: December 30, 2010
    Inventors: Roger L. Schultz, Loyd E. East, Harold G. Walters, Billy W. McDaniel, Mohamed Y. Soliman, Neal G. Skinner
  • Patent number: 7766083
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method of isolating hydrajet stimulated zones from subsequent well operations. The method includes the step of drilling a wellbore into the subterranean formation of interest. Next, the wellbore may or may not be cased depending upon a number of factors including the nature and structure of the subterranean formation. Next, the casing, if one is installed, and wellbore are perforated using a high pressure fluid being ejected from a hydrajetting tool. A first zone of the subterranean formation is then fractured and stimulated. Next, the first zone is temporarily plugged or partially sealed by installing an isolation fluid into the wellbore adjacent to the one or more fractures and/or in the openings thereof, so that subsequent zones can be fractured and additional well operations can be performed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2010
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald M. Willett, Jim B. Surjaatmadja, Billy W. McDaniel, Leldon Mark Farabee, David M. Adams, Lloyd E. East
  • Patent number: 7723264
    Abstract: The invention provides a method of treating a subterranean formation penetrated by a wellbore, the method comprising the steps of: (a) mixing a particulate and an active material to obtain an at least partially coated particulate, wherein: (i) water forms a contact angle of less than 90 degrees with a surface of the particulate, (ii) the active material is capable of forming a coating on the particulate, (iii) the active material forms a contact angle less than 90 degrees with the particulate, and (iv) water forms a contact angle of greater than 90 degrees with a layer of the active material; (b) mixing the at least partially coated particulate and a carrier fluid to obtain a treatment fluid; and (c) introducing the treatment fluid into the subterranean formation through the wellbore to deposit the at least partially coated particulate into the subterranean formation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2010
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Billy W. McDaniel, Billy F. Slabaugh, Lyle V. Lehman, Jimmie D. Weaver
  • Publication number: 20090301731
    Abstract: The invention provides a method of treating a subterranean formation penetrated by a wellbore, the method comprising the steps of: (a) mixing a particulate and an active material to obtain an at least partially coated particulate, wherein: (i) water forms a contact angle of less than 90 degrees with a surface of the particulate, (ii) the active material is capable of forming a coating on the particulate, (iii) the active material forms a contact angle less than 90 degrees with the particulate, and (iv) water forms a contact angle of greater than 90 degrees with a layer of the active material; (b) mixing the at least partially coated particulate and a carrier fluid to obtain a treatment fluid; and (c) introducing the treatment fluid into the subterranean formation through the wellbore to deposit the at least partially coated particulate into the subterranean formation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2009
    Publication date: December 10, 2009
    Inventors: Billy W. McDaniel, Billy F. Slabaugh, Lyle V. Lehman, Jimmie D. Weaver
  • Patent number: 7595281
    Abstract: The invention provides a method of treating a subterranean formation penetrated by a wellbore, the method comprising the steps of: (a) mixing a particulate and an active material to obtain an at least partially coated particulate, wherein: (i) water forms a contact angle of less than 90 degrees with a surface of the particulate, (ii) the active material is capable of forming a coating on the particulate, (iii) the active material forms a contact angle less than 90 degrees with the particulate, and (iv) water forms a contact angle of greater than 90 degrees with a layer of the active material; (b) mixing the at least partially coated particulate and a carrier fluid to obtain a treatment fluid; and (c) introducing the treatment fluid into the subterranean formation through the wellbore to deposit the at least partially coated particulate into the subterranean formation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2009
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Billy W. McDaniel, Billy F. Slabaugh, Lyle V. Lehman, Jimmie D. Weaver
  • Patent number: 7503404
    Abstract: Present embodiments may include methods of stimulating a section of a subterranean formation comprising (a) forming at least a portion of a well bore that at least penetrates a section of the subterranean formation using a drilling operation; (b) stimulating a section of the subterranean; and (c) continuing the drilling operation Further, present embodiments may include methods of stimulating a section of a subterranean formation comprising (a) forming at least a portion of a well bore that at least penetrates a section of the subterranean formation using a drilling operation; (b) stimulating a section of the subterranean formation; and (c) continuing the drilling operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2009
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc,
    Inventors: Billy W. McDaniel, Jim B. Surjaatmadja
  • Patent number: 7431090
    Abstract: The invention relates to methods and apparatus for creating multiple fractures in subterranean formations. The apparatus is a jetting tool having a plurality of sets of jetting nozzles so that the sets of nozzles are substantially parallel to one another such that parallel cavities may be formed substantially simultaneously in the formation. The jetting nozzles may be adapted to provide a fluid jet that flares outwardly from the nozzle. The nozzles also may be aligned such that cavities in the formation overlap to form a single cavity. The nozzles may be further adapted so that holes jetted into the casing thereby are still spaced from one another. Methods of fracturing subterranean formations using the apparatus are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2008
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Jim B. Surjaatmadja, Billy W. McDaniel, Mark Farabee, David Adams, Loyd East
  • Publication number: 20080110622
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method of isolating hydrajet stimulated zones from subsequent well operations. The method includes the step of drilling a wellbore into the subterranean formation of interest. Next, the wellbore may or may not be cased depending upon a number of factors including the nature and structure of the subterranean formation. Next, the casing, if one is installed, and wellbore are perforated using a high pressure fluid being ejected from a hydrajetting tool. A first zone of the subterranean formation is then fractured and stimulated. Next, the first zone is temporarily plugged or partially sealed by installing an isolation fluid into the wellbore adjacent to the one or more fractures and/or in the openings thereof, so that subsequent zones can be fractured and additional well operations can be performed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2007
    Publication date: May 15, 2008
    Inventors: Ronald M. Willett, Jim B. Surjaatmadja, Billy W. McDaniel
  • Patent number: 7370701
    Abstract: A wellbore completion design is provided, which creates a convective flow action that separates water and sand from hydrocarbons during production of the hydrocarbons from a subterranean formation. A deviated section of the wellbore creates the desired effect. The wellbore completion design may include a secondary bore, which intersects the deviated section of the wellbore at an acute angle, to accumulate the separated water and sand. An injection pump disposed in the toe section of the secondary bore can also be employed to pump the water back into the water containing portion of the subterranean formation. If solids are present in more than trace amounts, the toe section of the secondary bore may be formed at an acute angle to the remaining portion of the secondary bore to prevent blockage of the pump. Alternatively, a tertiary bore may be provided, so that the solids can accumulate in the secondary bore and the water can flow into the tertiary bore.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2008
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Jim B. Surjaatmadja, Billy W. McDaniel
  • Patent number: 7343975
    Abstract: A bottomhole assembly (BHA) and method for stimulating a well includes setting a packer of the BHA in a wellbore. The BHA includes the packer and a jetting tool coupled to a tubing string. Process fluid is pumped down the tubing string and jetted with the jetting tool to perforate a formation. Stimulation process fluid is pumped down an annulus of the wellbore to fracture the formation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2008
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Jim B. Surjaatmadja, Billy W. McDaniel, Mark Farabee, Loyd East