Patents by Inventor Bruce H. Storm, Jr.
Bruce H. Storm, Jr. 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).
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Patent number: 10934834Abstract: Wireless downhole sensor technology is being deployed in oil and gas wells. System components are inductively coupled, which enables remote placement of apparatus on the outside of wellbore conduit without the need for any wired connection. These systems make use of a pair of conductive elements that need to be aligned in the well. Embodiments of the present invention provide techniques to correctly space out the wellbore completion string so that the downhole conductive elements will be properly aligned and within proximity to establish wireless connectivity, as the wellbore completion string is set and the tubing hanger is landed inside the wellhead housing of the well.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2019Date of Patent: March 2, 2021Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Øivind Godager, Fan-nian Kong, Bruce H. Storm, Jr.
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Patent number: 10677052Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to a real-time synthetic logging method for optimizing one or more operations in a well. The method generally includes receiving measurements of one or more parameters in real time while performing operations in the well, the measurements being captured without using tools that include active nuclear sources. The method further includes providing the measurements as input to a machine learning algorithm (MLA) that is trained using historical or training well data. The method further includes generating, using the MLA and based on the measurements, a synthetic mechanical property log of the well. The method further includes generating, based on the synthetic mechanical property log, optimized parameters for at least one operation selected from the following list: drilling the well in real-time; steering the well in real-time; and stimulating a reservoir in real-time.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2019Date of Patent: June 9, 2020Assignee: QUANTICO ENERGY SOLUTIONS LLCInventors: Bruce H. Storm, Jr., Barry Fen Zhang
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Publication number: 20190309617Abstract: Wireless downhole sensor technology is being deployed in oil and gas wells. System components are inductively coupled, which enables remote placement of apparatus on the outside of wellbore conduit without the need for any wired connection. These systems make use of a pair of conductive elements that need to be aligned in the well. Embodiments of the present invention provide techniques to correctly space out the wellbore completion string so that the downhole conductive elements will be properly aligned and within proximity to establish wireless connectivity, as the wellbore completion string is set and the tubing hanger is landed inside the wellhead housing of the well.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2019Publication date: October 10, 2019Inventors: Øivind Godager, Fan-nian Kong, Bruce H. Storm, JR.
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Publication number: 20190169986Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to a real-time synthetic logging method for optimizing one or more operations in a well. The method generally includes receiving measurements of one or more parameters in real time while performing operations in the well, the measurements being captured without using tools that include active nuclear sources. The method further includes providing the measurements as input to a machine learning algorithm (MLA) that is trained using historical or training well data. The method further includes generating, using the MLA and based on the measurements, a synthetic mechanical property log of the well. The method further includes generating, based on the synthetic mechanical property log, optimized parameters for at least one operation selected from the following list: drilling the well in real-time; steering the well in real-time; and stimulating a reservoir in real-time.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2019Publication date: June 6, 2019Inventors: Bruce H. STORM, JR., Barry Fen ZHANG
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Patent number: 10242312Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to synthetic logging for reservoir stimulation. A synthetic logging method for stimulating a reservoir includes: training a machine learning algorithm using historical or exploratory data; and generating a synthetic elastic property log of the reservoir by supplying the trained machine learning algorithm with data acquired from a production wellbore.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2014Date of Patent: March 26, 2019Assignee: QUANTICO ENERGY SOLUTIONS, LLC.Inventor: Bruce H. Storm, Jr.
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Patent number: 10227866Abstract: Wireless downhole sensor technology is being deployed in oil and gas wells. System components are inductively coupled, which enables remote placement of apparatus on the outside of wellbore conduit without the need for any wired connection. These systems make use of a pair of conductive elements that need to be aligned in the well. Embodiments of the present invention provide techniques to correctly space out the wellbore completion string so that the down-hole conductive elements will be properly aligned and within proximity to establish wireless connectivity, as the wellbore completion string is set and the tubing hanger is landed inside the wellhead housing of the well.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: March 12, 2019Assignee: HALLIBURTON ASInventors: Øivind Godager, Fan-nian Kong, Bruce H. Storm, Jr.
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Patent number: 9534454Abstract: An apparatus for storing cable along a tubular in a wellbore using a first retainer for attachment to the tubular at a first location and a second retainer for attachment to the tubular at a second location. Each retainer is constructed and arranged to reverse the direction of the cable and to at least partially retain the cable due to elastic forces therein. In one embodiment, the cable is formed into a plurality of loops, each having an upper end retained by the first retainer and a lower end retained by the second retainer.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2013Date of Patent: January 3, 2017Assignee: Sensor Developments ASInventors: Øivind Godager, Lee Adams, Bruce H. Storm, Jr.
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Patent number: 9243494Abstract: In some embodiments, apparatus and systems, as well as methods, may operate to measure formation fluid and obtain data, the data having measurement levels that vary over a parameter. The data is grouped in one or more categories, each category having data falling within a range, and the grouped data is analyzed as a function of the parameter. In some embodiments, the grouped data is used to identify at least one fluid type of the formation fluid using the grouped data.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2014Date of Patent: January 26, 2016Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Anthony H. van Zuilekom, Mark A. Proett, Bruce H Storm, Jr., George Kveton
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Publication number: 20150356403Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to synthetic logging for reservoir stimulation. A synthetic logging method for stimulating a reservoir includes: training a machine learning algorithm using historical or exploratory data; and generating a synthetic elastic property log of the reservoir by supplying the trained machine learning algorithm with data acquired from a production wellbore.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2014Publication date: December 10, 2015Inventor: Bruce H. STORM, JR.
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Publication number: 20150047839Abstract: Wireless downhole sensor technology is being deployed in oil and gas wells. System components are inductively coupled, which enables remote placement of apparatus on the outside of wellbore conduit without the need for any wired connection. These systems make use of a pair of conductive elements that need to be aligned in the well. Embodiments of the present invention provide techniques to correctly space out the wellbore completion string so that the down-hole conductive elements will be properly aligned and within proximity to establish wireless connectivity, as the wellbore completion string is set and the tubing hanger is landed inside the wellhead housing of the well.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: February 19, 2015Inventors: Øivind Godager, Fan-nian Kong, Bruce H. Storm, JR.
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Publication number: 20140332280Abstract: In some embodiments, apparatus and systems, as well as methods, may operate to measure formation fluid and obtain data, the data having measurement levels that vary over a parameter. The data is grouped in one or more categories, each category having data falling within a range, and the grouped data is analyzed as a function of the parameter. In some embodiments, the grouped data is used to identify at least one fluid type of the formation fluid using the grouped data.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2014Publication date: November 13, 2014Applicant: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Anthony H. van Zuilekom, Mark A. Proett, Bruce H. Storm, JR., George Kveton
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Publication number: 20140124217Abstract: An apparatus for storing cable along a tubular in a wellbore using a first retainer for attachment to the tubular at a first location and a second retainer for attachment to the tubular at a second location. Each retainer is constructed and arranged to reverse the direction of the cable and to at least partially retain the cable due to elastic forces therein. In one embodiment, the cable is formed into a plurality of loops, each having an upper end retained by the first retainer and a lower end retained by the second retainer.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2013Publication date: May 8, 2014Applicant: SENSOR DEVELOPMENTS ASInventors: Øivind GODAGER, Lee ADAMS, Bruce H. STORM, JR.
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Publication number: 20140025301Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide techniques for using data from a select set of wells to develop correlations between surface-measured properties and properties typically determined from subsurface measurements (e.g., from logging tool responses, core analysis, or other subsurface measurements). When new wells are drilled, the surface data acquired while drilling may be used as an input to these correlations in order to predict properties associated with subsurface measurements.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2012Publication date: January 23, 2014Inventors: Bruce H. Storm, JR., Barry Fen Zhang, Charles Perry Matula
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Patent number: 8443915Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to methods and systems for logging through a drillstring. In one embodiment, a method of logging an exposed formation includes drilling a wellbore by rotating a cutting tool disposed on an end of a drillstring and injecting drilling fluid through the drillstring; deploying a BHA through the drillstring, the BHA including a logging tool; forming a bore through the cutting tool; inserting the logging tool through the bore; longitudinally connecting the BHA to the drillstring; and logging the exposed formation using the logging tool while tripping the drillstring into or from the wellbore.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2009Date of Patent: May 21, 2013Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: Bruce H. Storm, Jr., James G. Aivalis, Bulent Finci, Peter Wells, Akio Kita, Eric Johnson, Jonathan Macrae
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Publication number: 20120211229Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to cable deployed downhole tubular clean out system. In one embodiment, a method of cleaning a tubular string disposed in a wellbore includes connecting a cable to a BHA. The BHA includes a motor and a cleaner. The method further includes supplying a power signal to the BHA through the cable, thereby operating the motor to rotate the cleaner; deploying the BHA into the tubular string and the wellbore using the cable; and cleaning a deposit from an inner surface of the tubular string using the rotating cleaner.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2011Publication date: August 23, 2012Inventors: Lance I. Fielder, Evan Sheline, Matthew Crowley, Bruce H. Storm, JR.
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Publication number: 20120210926Abstract: A method of operating a remotely operated underwater vehicle (ROV) includes launching the ROV from a vessel into water; supplying a direct current (DC) power signal to the ROV from the vessel via an umbilical; and sending a first command signal to the ROV from the vessel via the umbilical while supplying the DC power signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2011Publication date: August 23, 2012Inventors: Bruce H. Storm, JR., Lance I. Fielder
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Patent number: 8220545Abstract: In some embodiments, an apparatus includes a tool for a downhole operation. The tool includes a downhole power source to generate power. The tool also includes a cooler module to lower temperature based on the power.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2010Date of Patent: July 17, 2012Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Bruce H. Storm, Jr., Roger L. Schultz, Michael L. Fripp
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Publication number: 20110048700Abstract: In some embodiments, apparatus and systems, as well as methods, may operate to measure formation fluid and obtain data, the data having measurement levels that vary over a parameter. The data is grouped in one or more categories, each category having data falling within a range, and the grouped data is analyzed as a function of the parameter. In some embodiments, the grouped data is used to identify at least one fluid type of the formation fluid using the grouped data.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2008Publication date: March 3, 2011Inventors: Anthony H. van Zuilekom, Mark A. Proett, Bruce H. Storm, JR., George Kveton
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Publication number: 20110024103Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to a method and apparatus for providing a conductor in a tubular. In one embodiment, a coiled tubing string for use in a wellbore includes: a tubular; a conductor extending at least essentially a length of the tubular; and a tubular coating extending at least essentially the length of the tubular and bonding the conductor to an inner surface of the tubular.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2009Publication date: February 3, 2011Inventors: Bruce H. Storm, JR., Eugene Andrew Murphy, Haoshi Song
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Publication number: 20100326668Abstract: A pumping apparatus including a pump housing, a plunger operatively coupled to a terminal end of a production string and configured to move upward and downward within the pump housing, a surface pumping unit operatively connected to an upper end of the production string, and at least one element of incremental resistance disposed on an inner surface of the pump housing or an outer surface of the plunger proximate an upper or lower limit of a pump stroke is disclosed. A method for pumping fluid from a wellbore using a pumping system having an element of incremental resistance disposed near at least one of an upper end of a pump stroke and a lower end of a pump stroke to increase the axial load is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2009Publication date: December 30, 2010Applicant: ZEITECS B. V.Inventors: Neil Griffiths, Humberto F. Leniek, Sr., Bruce H. Storm, Jr.