Patents by Inventor Brian W. E. Darling

Brian W. E. Darling 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: 6085838
    Abstract: A method of cementing a well permitting a reduction in the degree of diameter reduction of casing or liners required, and not requiring excessively large initial conductor casing, is described. The method is characterized by provision of an enlarged wellbore and a novel liner structure which is adapted for expansion of a reduced diameter section thereof downhole, providing, before expansion of the section, unimpeded flow of fluid from the enlarged wellbore during cementing and close fit of the expanded section with the casing or preceding liner, after cementing is completed and expansion of the section. A novel well liner structure and novel well liner expansion means are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2000
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Claude J. Vercaemer, Brian W. E. Darling