Patents by Inventor Colin Gillen

Colin Gillen 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).

  • 3D toolface wellbore steering visualization
    Patent number: 10672154
    Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for producing a three-dimensional visualization of a drill plan and drilling motor with a toolface are provided for drill steering purposes. A drilling motor with a toolface in communication with a sensor system is provided. A controller in communication with the sensor system is operable to generate a depiction of the drill plan and a depiction of the drilling motor, and to combine these depictions in a three-dimensional visualization of the downhole environment. This visualization is used by a user to steer the drill.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2020
    Assignee: Nabors Drilling Technologies USA, Inc.
    Inventors: Colin Gillen, Scott Gilbert Boone