Patents by Inventor Brian Goddard

Brian Goddard 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: 10740730
    Abstract: Various implementations described herein are directed to a method for managing a workflow for an oilfield operation. The method may include receiving a request to perform the task workflow. The method may also include loading an adapted task workflow based on historical information. The method may further include receiving an input pertaining to one or more tasks of the adapted task workflow. In addition, the method may include determining whether the one or more tasks have been completed based on the received input.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2020
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Arturo E. Altamirano, Brian Goddard, Yang Chen, Chuanqing Lu, Hubertus V. Thomeer
  • Patent number: 9441995
    Abstract: A measurement system and method of use include a fluid conduit for routing a base fluid therethrough, a gas conduit in fluid communication with the fluid conduit for mixing a gas into the base fluid to form a foamed bi-phase fluid, a foam conduit in fluid communication with the fluid conduit and the gas conduit to receive the bi-phase fluid therein, a first sensor disposed to measure a characteristic of the base fluid in the fluid conduit, a second sensor disposed to measure a characteristic of the gas in the gas conduit, a third sensor disposed to measure a characteristic of the bi-phase fluid in the foam conduit, and a processor for receiving data representing the measurement from at least one of the first sensor, the second sensor, and the third sensor, analyzing the data, and calculating a parameter of the bi-phase fluid based upon the data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Brian Goddard, Wakova Carter, Brian Eldredge
  • Patent number: 9091138
    Abstract: The current application discloses methods and systems for generating high pressure dual phase mixture. In some embodiments, the methods and systems involve mounting a dual phase mixture generator on a transportable platform wherein the dual phase mixture generator comprises a mixing chamber connected with at least a first inlet, a second inlet, and a first outlet. A first container and a first pump are also mounted on the transportable platform wherein the first pump is operably connected with the first container. The transportable platform and the mounted equipments are then deployed at a wellsite. A base fluid is pumped into the first inlet under high pressure, and a gas is pumped into the second inlet under high pressure. The base fluid and the gas is combined in the mixing chamber to generate a high pressure dual phase mixture, which is then discharged via the outlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2015
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Brian Goddard, Roger Keese
  • Publication number: 20140138089
    Abstract: The current application discloses methods and systems for generating high pressure dual phase mixture. In some embodiments, the methods and systems involve mounting a dual phase mixture generator on a transportable platform wherein the dual phase mixture generator comprises a mixing chamber connected with at least a first inlet, a second inlet, and a first outlet. A first container and a first pump are also mounted on the transportable platform wherein the first pump is operably connected with the first container. The transportable platform and the mounted equipments are then deployed at a wellsite. A base fluid is pumped into the first inlet under high pressure, and a gas is pumped into the second inlet under high pressure. The base fluid and the gas is combined in the mixing chamber to generate a high pressure dual phase mixture, which is then discharged via the outlet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2014
    Publication date: May 22, 2014
    Applicant: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Brian Goddard, Roger Keese
  • Patent number: 8672029
    Abstract: A technique facilitates mixing operations by removing foaming that results from air entrained during mixing of constituents. A mixing system comprises a container body having an interior and an inlet through which material enters the interior for mixing. The container body also comprises a discharge through which the mixed material is delivered downstream. A mechanical foam breaker is disposed within the container body and extends upwardly a sufficient distance to extend through a surface level to which the material rises during mixing within the container body. The mechanical foam breaker is oriented to break down foam along the surface of the material as the material moves through the interior.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2014
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Brian Goddard, Josh Rayner, Michael Woodmansee, Philip Zsiga
  • Patent number: 8636070
    Abstract: The current application discloses methods and systems for generating high pressure dual phase mixture. In some embodiments, the methods and systems involve mounting a dual phase mixture generator on a transportable platform wherein the dual phase mixture generator comprises a mixing chamber connected with at least a first inlet, a second inlet, and a first outlet. A first container and a first pump are also mounted on the transportable platform wherein the first pump is operably connected with the first container. The transportable platform and the mounted equipments are then deployed at a wellsite. A base fluid is pumped into the first inlet under high pressure, and a gas is pumped into the second inlet under high pressure. The base fluid and the gas is combined in the mixing chamber to generate a high pressure dual phase mixture, which is then discharged via the outlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2014
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Brian Goddard, Roger Keese
  • Publication number: 20130290064
    Abstract: Various implementations described herein are directed to a method for managing a workflow for an oilfield operation. The method may include receiving a request to perform the task workflow. The method may also include loading an adapted task workflow based on historical information. The method may further include receiving an input pertaining to one or more tasks of the adapted task workflow. In addition, the method may include determining whether the one or more tasks have been completed based on the received input.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2013
    Publication date: October 31, 2013
    Inventors: Arturo E. Altamirano, Brian Goddard, Yang Chen, Chuanqing Lu, Hubertus V. Thomeer
  • Publication number: 20130290066
    Abstract: Various implementations described herein are directed to a method for managing a workflow for an oilfield operation. In one implementation, the method may include receiving a request for approval of one or more tasks of the task workflow. The method may also include generating the request for approval, where the request for approval includes a hyperlink to a most current status of the one or more tasks of the task workflow.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2013
    Publication date: October 31, 2013
    Inventors: Arturo E. Altamirano, Brian Goddard, Yang Chen, Chuanqing Lu, Hubertus V. Thomeer
  • Patent number: 8419266
    Abstract: A technique facilitates well servicing operations by utilizing a hopper system to introduce a dry additive into a mixing tank. The hopper system comprises a feeder and a hopper that delivers the dry additive into the feeder. The feeder, in turn, enables introduction of the dry additive into the cement mixing tank in a controlled manner. When the hopper system is used on a transportable cementing unit, the hopper system may be mounted on a cement mixing tank and also may incorporate a hopper that is both expandable to accommodate a greater amount of dry additive and contractible to facilitate transport.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2013
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Saravanan Velayutham, Hau Nguyen-Phuc Pham, Laurent Coquilleau, Stuart K. Taylor, Brian Goddard
  • Publication number: 20120031619
    Abstract: The current application discloses methods and systems for generating high pressure dual phase mixture. In some embodiments, the methods and systems involve mounting a dual phase mixture generator on a transportable platform wherein the dual phase mixture generator comprises a mixing chamber connected with at least a first inlet, a second inlet, and a first outlet. A first container and a first pump are also mounted on the transportable platform wherein the first pump is operably connected with the first container. The transportable platform and the mounted equipments are then deployed at a wellsite. A base fluid is pumped into the first inlet under high pressure, and a gas is pumped into the second inlet under high pressure. The base fluid and the gas is combined in the mixing chamber to generate a high pressure dual phase mixture, which is then discharged via the outlet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2010
    Publication date: February 9, 2012
    Inventors: Brian Goddard, Roger Keese
  • Publication number: 20110155373
    Abstract: A technique facilitates mixing operations by removing foaming that results from air entrained during mixing of constituents. A mixing system comprises a container body having an interior and an inlet through which material enters the interior for mixing. The container body also comprises a discharge through which the mixed material is delivered downstream. A mechanical foam breaker is disposed within the container body and extends upwardly a sufficient distance to extend through a surface level to which the material rises during mixing within the container body. The mechanical foam breaker is oriented to break down foam along the surface of the material as the material moves through the interior.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2009
    Publication date: June 30, 2011
    Inventors: Brian Goddard, Josh Rayner, Michael Woodmansee, Philip Zsiga
  • Publication number: 20110153229
    Abstract: A measurement system and method of use include a fluid conduit for routing a base fluid therethrough, a gas conduit in fluid communication with the fluid conduit for mixing a gas into the base fluid to form a foamed bi-phase fluid, a foam conduit in fluid communication with the fluid conduit and the gas conduit to receive the bi-phase fluid therein, a first sensor disposed to measure a characteristic of the base fluid in the fluid conduit, a second sensor disposed to measure a characteristic of the gas in the gas conduit, a third sensor disposed to measure a characteristic of the bi-phase fluid in the foam conduit, and a processor for receiving data representing the measurement from at least one of the first sensor, the second sensor, and the third sensor, analyzing the data, and calculating a parameter of the bi-phase fluid based upon the data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2009
    Publication date: June 23, 2011
    Inventors: Brian Goddard, Wakova Carter, Brian Eldredge
  • Publication number: 20100296359
    Abstract: A technique facilitates well servicing operations by utilizing a hopper system to introduce a dry additive into a mixing tank. The hopper system comprises a feeder and a hopper that delivers the dry additive into the feeder. The feeder, in turn, enables introduction of the dry additive into the cement mixing tank in a controlled manner. When the hopper system is used on a transportable cementing unit, the hopper system may be mounted on a cement mixing tank and also may incorporate a hopper that is both expandable to accommodate a greater amount of dry additive and contractible to facilitate transport.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2009
    Publication date: November 25, 2010
    Inventors: Saravanan Velayutham, Hau Nguyen-Phuc Pham, Laurent Coquilleau, Stuart K. Taylor, Brian Goddard