Patents by Inventor David A. Wilkinson

David A. Wilkinson 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: 8090538
    Abstract: Well log data is assigned depositional labels by a soft computing method. A model is trained on an expert-interpreted well log by segmenting, assigning fuzzy symbols to the segments, and calculating attribute values for units labeled by the expert. From these values, classifiers are trained for each of a number of depositional types. Finally, a model is developed for translating fuzzy symbols into depositional labels. Once trained, the model is applied to well log data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2012
    Assignee: Chevron U.S.A. Inc
    Inventors: David A. Wilkinson, Tina Yu
  • Patent number: 7706981
    Abstract: The present invention incorporates the use of geophysical, geological and formation evaluation data to develop synthetic stratigraphic columns based on depositional rules and sedimentary stacking patterns. The present invention utilizes dynamic assignment and matching whereby the synthetic columns can be easily conformed throughout the reservation characterization process as geological data becomes available.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2010
    Assignee: Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
    Inventors: David A. Wilkinson, Deyi Xie
  • Patent number: 7657494
    Abstract: A method utilizing genetic programming to construct history matching and forecasting proxies for reservoir simulators. Acting as surrogates for computer simulators, the genetic programming proxies evaluate a large number of reservoir models and predict future production forecasts for petroleum reservoirs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2010
    Assignee: Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
    Inventors: David A. Wilkinson, Tina Yu, Alexandre Castellini
  • Publication number: 20090276157
    Abstract: Well log data is assigned depositional labels by a soft computing method. A model is trained on an expert-interpreted well log by segmenting, assigning fuzzy symbols to the segments, and calculating attribute values for units labeled by the expert. From these values, classifiers are trained for each of a number of depositional types. Finally, a model is developed for translating fuzzy symbols into depositional labels. Once trained, the model is applied to well log data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2008
    Publication date: November 5, 2009
    Inventors: David A. Wilkinson, Tina Yu
  • Publication number: 20080195319
    Abstract: The present invention incorporates the use of geophysical, geological and formation evaluation data to develop synthetic stratigraphic columns based on depositional rules and sedimentary stacking patterns. The present invention utilizes dynamic assignment and matching whereby the synthetic columns can be easily conformed throughout the reservation characterization process as geological data becomes available.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2007
    Publication date: August 14, 2008
    Applicant: CHEVRON U.S.A. INC.
    Inventors: David A. Wilkinson, Deyi Xie
  • Publication number: 20080082469
    Abstract: A method utilizing genetic programming to construct history matching and forecasting proxies for reservoir simulators. Acting as surrogates for computer simulators, the genetic programming proxies evaluate a large number of reservoir models and predict future production forecasts for petroleum reservoirs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2006
    Publication date: April 3, 2008
    Inventors: David A. Wilkinson, Tina Yu, Alexandre Castellini
  • Patent number: 5304091
    Abstract: An adjustable frame member has one end of a first linking member pivotally connected to the adjustable frame member. A first abutting member is pivotally connected to another end of the first linking member and a first side frame member is attached to the first abutting member. A suspension member pivotally connects to the first side frame member and a second side frame member pivotally connects to the suspension member. A second abutting member attaches to the second side frame member and one end of a second linking member pivotally connects to the second abutting member. Another end of the second linking member pivotally connects to the adjustable frame member. A hanger adjustably connects to the adjustable frame member and there is a first adjustment device on the hanger. There is a second and a third adjustment device on the hanger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 1993
    Date of Patent: April 19, 1994
    Inventor: David A. Wilkinson