Patents by Inventor Craig Skeates

Craig Skeates 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: 10502025
    Abstract: Embodiments described herein relate to injecting steam into a wellbore using a device. The device includes a body having a bore configured to communicate steam through the body. The device also includes a sleeve movable in the bore of the body between a first position and a second position, wherein the sleeve in the first position blocks steam from exiting an opening of the body and the sleeve in the second position allows steam to exit the opening of the body. The device can be activated by an activation device conveyed down a tubing string and can include a seat on which the activation device. The seat is expandable to allow the activation device to pass.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Inventors: Ronald van Petegem, Craig Skeates, John Lee Emerson, Chris Desranleau
  • Publication number: 20170254176
    Abstract: Embodiments described herein relate to injecting steam into a wellbore using a device. The device includes a body having a bore configured to communicate steam through the body. The device also includes a sleeve movable in the bore of the body between a first position and a second position, wherein the sleeve in the first position blocks steam from exiting an opening of the body and the sleeve in the second position allows steam to exit the opening of the body. The device can be activated by an activation device conveyed down a tubing string and can include a seat on which the activation device. The seat is expandable to allow the activation device to pass.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2017
    Publication date: September 7, 2017
    Inventors: Ronald van Petegem, Craig Skeates, John Lee Emerson, Chris Desranleau
  • Publication number: 20150000936
    Abstract: A system and method facilitates actuation of an energized device, such as a packer. The technique provides an actuating force with a thermally expandable material located in a container. The thermally expandable material is operatively coupled with an element, such as a packer sealing element, via an actuator member. When the container and the thermally expandable material are positioned in a high heat environment, the thermally expandable material expands and actuates the element via the actuator member. In packer applications, the thermally expandable material may be used to continuously energize the packer sealing element and/or other components while the thermally expandable material is positioned in the high heat environment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2012
    Publication date: January 1, 2015
    Inventors: Vi Nguy, Nathan Kathol, Craig Skeates
  • Patent number: 8485259
    Abstract: A stand-alone frac liner that allows for fracturing of multiple lateral legs of a multilateral well on a single call out and rig-up of fracturing equipment. Tools and techniques are provided that include setting multiple stand-alone frac liners in multiple lateral legs of the multilateral well. The liners may rest in the legs physically untethered to surface equipment. Thus, a single call out of a frac string tubular and associated equipment may be used to frac the lateral legs in sequence from one leg to the next. This may be achieved without the requirement of removal of the tubular from the well or disconnect of surface fracturing equipment between the lateral fracture applications. Thus, a considerable amount of expenses associated with time and manpower may be saved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2013
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Barton Sponchia, Craig Skeates, Gary Gill, Abbas Mahdi
  • Publication number: 20110114320
    Abstract: A stand-alone frac liner that allows for fracturing of multiple lateral legs of a multilateral well on a single call out and rig-up of fracturing equipment. Tools and techniques are provided that include setting multiple stand-alone frac liners in multiple lateral legs of the multilateral well. The liners may rest in the legs physically untethered to surface equipment. Thus, a single call out of a frac string tubular and associated equipment may be used to frac the lateral legs in sequence from one leg to the next. This may be achieved without the requirement of removal of the tubular from the well or disconnect of surface fracturing equipment between the lateral fracture applications. Thus, a considerable amount of expenses associated with time and manpower may be saved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2010
    Publication date: May 19, 2011
    Applicant: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Barton Sponchia, Craig Skeates, Gary Gill, Abbas Mahdi
  • Publication number: 20110024121
    Abstract: A method enables stimulation of a well having a plurality of lateral wellbores. The method comprises deploying fracturing equipment downhole for isolated interaction with each lateral wellbore of the plurality of lateral wellbores. The method and the fracturing equipment are designed to enable fracturing of the plurality of lateral wellbores during a single mobilization.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2010
    Publication date: February 3, 2011
    Applicant: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Craig Skeates, Gary E. Gill, Abbas Mahdi, Bryan C. Linn
  • Publication number: 20100038075
    Abstract: The present invention provides for a seal or barrier comprising strands that are woven or wrapped in an overlapping manner such as, for example, helical or circumferential patterns.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2009
    Publication date: February 18, 2010
    Applicant: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Mitchell Price, Nathan Kathol, Craig Skeates, Peter Krawiec
  • Patent number: 7185704
    Abstract: A downhole service tool is provided that may include a body having an interior passageway, at least one exit port through which fluid may flow from the interior passageway to an exterior of the tool, and at least one diverting channel adapted to cause fluid exiting the exit port to flow in a predetermined pattern, such as a helical or rotational flow path. The diverting channel may be in the form of a trough, and may also have a tapering width from its upper end to its lower end, where it meets the exterior of the tool. The diverting channel may also have a helical or other predetermined shape so as to facilitate the inducement of the desired flow pattern. By designing the tool so as to create a desired flow pattern, erosion of the tool by the exiting fluid flow is lessened. Related methods are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2007
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corp.
    Inventors: Jason Bigelow, Nathan Kathol, Craig Skeates
  • Publication number: 20060108015
    Abstract: The present invention provides for a seal or barrier comprising strands that are woven or wrapped in an overlapping manner such as, for example, helical or circumferential patterns.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2004
    Publication date: May 25, 2006
    Applicant: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Mitchell Price, Nathan Kathol, Craig Skeates, Peter Krawiec
  • Publication number: 20050087348
    Abstract: A downhole service tool is provided that may include a body having an interior passageway, at least one exit port through which fluid may flow from the interior passageway to an exterior of the tool, and at least one diverting channel adapted to cause fluid exiting the exit port to flow in a predetermined pattern, such as a helical or rotational flow path. The diverting channel may be in the form of a trough, and may also have a tapering width from its upper end to its lower end, where it meets the exterior of the tool. The diverting channel may also have a helical or other predetermined shape so as to facilitate the inducement of the desired flow pattern. By designing the tool so as to create a desired flow pattern, erosion of the tool by the exiting fluid flow is lessened. Related methods are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2004
    Publication date: April 28, 2005
    Inventors: Jason Bigelow, Nathan Kathol, Craig Skeates