Patents by Inventor Daniel Ombalski

Daniel Ombalski 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).

  • System and method for installing casing in a blind horizontal well
    Patent number: 9915141
    Abstract: A system and method for installing casing in a blind horizontal well for blind horizontal directional borings. The system and method may include an example of an offset transmitter sonde assembly that contains an open central passage through which well casing can be inserted, and an example of a drill bit assembly that may be remotely uncoupled from a drill string, leaving the bit in the bore created. Remote uncoupling of the drill bit assembly tends to allow a casing to be installed in the bore while the drill string and bit remain in the bore for support during casing installation. After installation of the casing the drill bit assembly may be uncoupled from the drill string, allowing the drill string to be withdrawn from the bore, with the drill bit assembly remaining in the bore.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2018
    Inventors: Michael D. Lubrecht, James M Doesburg, Daniel Ombalski, James Ditto
  • System and method for installing casing in a blind horizontal well
    Patent number: 9376869
    Abstract: A system and method for installing casing in a blind horizontal well for blind horizontal directional borings. The system and method may include an example of an offset transmitter sonde assembly that contains an open central passage through which well casing can be inserted, and an example of a drill bit assembly that may be remotely uncoupled from a drill string, leaving the bit in the bore created. Remote uncoupling of the drill bit assembly tends to allow a casing to be installed in the bore while the drill string and bit remain in the bore for support during casing installation. After installation of the casing the drill bit assembly may be uncoupled from the drill string, allowing the drill string to be withdrawn from the bore, with the drill bit assembly remaining in the bore.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2016
    Assignee: Directed Technologies Drilling, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael D. Lubrecht, James M. Doesburg, Daniel Ombalski, James Ditto