Patents by Inventor David A. Bilberry
David A. Bilberry 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: 9915125Abstract: An apparatus for use in a wellbore contains a flow control device for use in a wellbore that includes a bore that provides a first flow path and a second flow path via an annulus around the first flow path. The apparatus further includes a closing device that closes the second flow path when the closing device is mechanically moved in a first direction and an opening device that opens the second flow path when a fluid under pressure is supplied to the annulus when a valve is closed.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2014Date of Patent: March 13, 2018Assignee: BAKER HUGHES, A GE COMPANY, LLCInventors: Rockni Van Clief, Kelly D. Ireland, Christian F. Bayne, David A. Bilberry, David S. Bishop, Kirby Glen Schrader
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Patent number: 9863224Abstract: An isolation system is disclosed that contains: a lower wet connect portion, a central production tubing, an isolation device associated with the central production tubing, and at least one communication line, wherein the at least one communication line is associated with the lower wet connect portion and is disposed through an inside diameter of the isolation device. Further, a method for isolating a lower completion is disclosed that includes: conveying an isolation assembly to the lower completion, the isolation assembly including: a lower wet isolation device; and routing the at least one communication line through an inside diameter of the isolation device. Further a completion system is disclosed that contains a lower completion system and an isolation system associated with the lower completion system.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2014Date of Patent: January 9, 2018Assignee: BAKER HUGHES, A GE COMPANY, LLCInventors: David S. Bishop, John E. Britt, Kim Tijerina, Kirby G. Schrader, Connor S. George, Marc N. Samuelson, Kelly D. Ireland, Rockni Van Clief, Christian F. Bayne, David A. Bilberry
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Patent number: 9828826Abstract: An isolation system is disclosed that contains a lower wet connect portion; a central production tubing; an isolation device associated with the central production tubing, and at least one control line. Further at least one control line is associated with the lower wet connect portion and is disposed through an inside diameter of the isolation device. Further method for isolating a lower completion is disclosed that includes conveying an isolation assembly to the lower completion, the isolation assembly including a lower wet connect portion, at least one control line, a central production tubing, and an isolation device, and routing the at least one control line through an inside diameter of the isolation device. Further completion system is disclosed that contains a lower completion system and an isolation system associated with the lower completion system.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2016Date of Patent: November 28, 2017Assignee: BAKER HUGHES, A GE COMPANY, LLCInventors: David S. Bishop, John E. Britt, Kim Tijerina, Kirby Glen Schrader, Conner S. George, Marc N. Samuelson, Kelly D. Ireland, Rockni Van Clief, Christian F. Bayne, David A. Bilberry
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Publication number: 20160305214Abstract: In one aspect, an isolation system is disclosed that in one embodiment contains a lower wet connect portion; a central production tubing; an isolation device associated with the central production tubing, and at least one control line, wherein the at least one control line is associated with the lower wet connect portion and is disposed through an inside diameter of the isolation device. In another aspect, a method for isolating a lower completion is disclosed that includes conveying an isolation assembly to the lower completion, the isolation assembly including a lower wet connect portion, at least one control line, a central production tubing, and an isolation device, and routing the at least one control line through an inside diameter of the isolation device. In another aspect, a completion system is disclosed that in one embodiment contains a lower completion system and an isolation system associated with the lower completion system.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2016Publication date: October 20, 2016Applicant: Baker Hughes IncorporatedInventors: David S. Bishop, John E. Britt, Kim Tijerina, Kirby Glen Schrader, Conner S. George, Marc N. Samuelson, Kelly D. Ireland, Rockni Van Clief, Christian F. Bayne, David A. Bilberry
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Publication number: 20160010420Abstract: In one aspect, an isolation system is disclosed that contains: a lower wet connect portion, a central production tubing, an isolation device associated with the central production tubing, and at least one communication line, wherein the at least one communication line is associated with the lower wet connect portion and is disposed through an inside diameter of the isolation device. In another aspect, a method for isolating a lower completion is disclosed that in one embodiment includes: conveying an isolation assembly to the lower completion, the isolation assembly including: a lower wet connect portion, at least one communication line, a central production tubing, and an isolation device; and routing the at least one communication line through an inside diameter of the isolation device. In another aspect, a completion system is disclosed that in one embodiment contains a lower completion system and an isolation system associated with the lower completion system.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2014Publication date: January 14, 2016Applicant: BAKER HUGHES INCORPORATEDInventors: David S. Bishop, John E. Britt, Kim Tijerina, Kirby G. Schrader, Conner S. George, Marc N. Samuelson, Kelly D. Ireland, Rockni Van Clief, Christian F. Bayne, David A. Bilberry
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Publication number: 20150354317Abstract: In one aspect, an apparatus for use in a wellbore is disclosed that in one non-limiting embodiment contains a flow control device for use in a wellbore that includes a bore that provides a first flow path, a second flow path via an annulus around the first flow path, a closing device that closes the second flow path when the closing device is mechanically moved in a first direction and an opening device that opens the second flow path when a fluid under pressure is supplied to the annulus when the valve is closed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2014Publication date: December 10, 2015Applicant: BAKER HUGHES INCORPORATEDInventors: Rockni Van Clief, Kelly D. Ireland, Christian F. Bayne, David A. Bilberry, David S. Bishop, Kirby Glen Schrader
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Patent number: 7370705Abstract: A production control system having a series of nested tubular members including at least one axial flow channel and at least two annular flow channels. At least one valve configured and positioned to control flow from each flow channel is provided. A production apparatus having a series of nested tubulars connected to one another such that at least an axial flow channel and at least two annular flow channels are formed. A valve is associated with each flow channel and is configured to independently control flow from each flow channels. A method for controlling commingling of flows from multiple zones. The method includes containing flows from different zones to individual concentric flow channels in a nested tubular arrangement and selectively commingling one or more of the flows by setting at least one valve associated with each channel to a closed position or one of an infinite number of flow positions.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2003Date of Patent: May 13, 2008Assignee: Baker Hughes IncorporatedInventors: Kevin Jones, Greg Olin, Sebastian Wolters, Jesse Constantine, David Bilberry
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Publication number: 20080017373Abstract: A method for controlling commingling of flows from multiple zones. The method includes physically containing flows from different zones to individual concentric flow channels in a nested tubular arrangement and selectively commingling two or more of the flows by setting at least one valve associated with each flow channel to a closed position or one of an infinite number of flow capable positions.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2007Publication date: January 24, 2008Applicant: BAKER HUGHES INCORPORATEDInventors: KEVIN JONES, GREG OLIN, SEBASTIAN WOLTERS, JESSE CONSTANTINE, DAVID BILBERRY
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Patent number: 6983796Abstract: A technique for providing auxiliary conduits in multi-trip completions is disclosed. The technique has particular applicability to liner mounted screens which are to be gravel packed. In the preferred embodiment, a protective shroud is run with the gravel pack screens with the auxiliary conduits disposed in between. The auxiliary conduits terminate in a quick connection at a liner top packer. The gravel packing equipment can optionally be secured in a flow relationship to the auxiliary conduits so as to control the gravel packing operation. Subsequent to the removal of the specialized equipment, the production tubing can be run with an auxiliary conduit or conduits for connection down hole to the auxiliary conduits coming from the liner top packer for a sealing connection. Thereafter, during production various data on the well can be obtained in real time despite the multiple trips necessary to accomplish completion.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2001Date of Patent: January 10, 2006Assignee: Baker Hughes IncorporatedInventors: Christian F. Bayne, Benn A. Voll, J. Todd Broome, James R. Zachman, Graeme H. Falconer, Michael W. Norris, Edward J. Zisk, Jr., David A. Bilberry, Steve B. Hodges
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Publication number: 20030226665Abstract: Disclosed here is a production control system having a series of nested tubular members including at least one axial flow channel and at least two annular flow channels. At least one valve configured and positioned to control flow from each flow channel is provided. Further disclosed herein is a production apparatus having a series of nested tubulars connected to one another such that at least an axial flow channel and at least two annular flow channels are formed. A valve is associated with each of the flow channels and is configured and positioned to independently control flow from each of the flow channels. Further disclosed herein is a method for controlling commingling of flows from multiple zones.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2003Publication date: December 11, 2003Inventors: Kevin Jones, Greg Olin, Sebastian Wolters, Jesse Constantine, David Bilberry
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Publication number: 20020007948Abstract: A technique for providing auxiliary conduits in multi-trip completions is disclosed. The technique has particular applicability to liner mounted screens which are to be gravel packed. In the preferred embodiment, a protective shroud is run with the gravel pack screens with the auxiliary conduits disposed in between. The auxiliary conduits terminate in a quick connection at a liner top packer. The gravel packing equipment can optionally be secured in a flow relationship to the auxiliary conduits so as to control the gravel packing operation. Subsequent to the removal of the specialized equipment, the production tubing can be run with an auxiliary conduit or conduits for connection down hole to the auxiliary conduits coming from the liner top packer for a sealing connection. Thereafter, during production various data on the well can be obtained in real time despite the multiple trips necessary to accomplish completion.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 5, 2001Publication date: January 24, 2002Inventors: Christian F. Bayne, Benn A. Voll, J. Todd Broome, James R. Zachman, Graeme H. Falconer, Michael W. Norris, Edward J. Zisk, David A. Bilberry, Steve B. Hodges
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Patent number: 5598864Abstract: A subsurface safety valve has a tubular valve housing, a valve closure member movable between an open and a closed position, an axially shiftable flow tube for opening the valve closure member, a spring for biasing the flow tube to a closed position, a piston and cylinder assembly to move the flow tube to an open position, and a plug inserted within an opening in the valve housing. This opening is in fluid communication with the piston and cylinder assembly. The plug is adapted to be displaced from the opening to lock out the safety valve, and to establish secondary hydraulic fluid communication with an interior of the safety valve in order to operate secondary tools, such as wireline set secondary valves, inserted into the locked out safety valve.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 1994Date of Patent: February 4, 1997Assignee: Camco International Inc.Inventors: Russell A. Johnston, David A. Bilberry