Patents by Inventor David McCalvin
David McCalvin 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: 8555956Abstract: A tool that is usable with a well includes a tool operator and a linear induction motor, which actuates the tool operator.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2006Date of Patent: October 15, 2013Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: Anthony F. Veneruso, David McCalvin, Dwayne May, Fabien Cens
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Publication number: 20110253392Abstract: A technique enables control over flow in a wellbore with a flow control system. The flow control system combines a flow reduction mechanism with a flow control device, such as a valve. The flow reduction mechanism comprises a closure member which can be selectively moved between an unactuated and actuated position, allowing relatively greater flow through the flow control device in the unactuated position. The flow reduction mechanism actuates prior to or in conjunction with the flow control device to reduce flow and thus reduce the loading forces that would otherwise act against the flow control mechanism upon closure of the flow control device.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2011Publication date: October 20, 2011Applicant: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATIONInventors: Dwayne May, David McCalvin, Paul Gordon Goughnour, David James Biddick, Russell Alan Johnston
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Patent number: 8002040Abstract: A technique enables control over flow in a wellbore with a flow control system. The flow control system combines a flow reduction mechanism with a flow control device, such as a valve. The flow reduction mechanism comprises a closure member which can be selectively moved between an unactuated and actuated position, allowing relatively greater flow through the flow control device in the unactuated position. The flow reduction mechanism actuates prior to or in conjunction with the flow control device to reduce flow and thus reduce the loading forces that would otherwise act against the flow control mechanism upon closure of the flow control device.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2008Date of Patent: August 23, 2011Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: Dwayne May, David McCalvin, Paul Gordon Goughnour, David James Biddick, Russell Alan Johnston
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Patent number: 7832486Abstract: A gas lift valve has a flow restrictor, a valve part on one side of the flow restrictor, a flow deflector and a tubular member on another side of the flow restrictor, and a flapper valve on the side of the flow restrictor where the tubular member is located, the flapper valve being adjacent to the tubular member. When fluid flows into the gas lift valve at sufficient pressure, the valve part opens, the fluid flows through the flow restrictor and acts on the flow diverter thereby moving the tubular member and opening the flapper valve. The tubular member extends though the opening the flapper valve covered.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2008Date of Patent: November 16, 2010Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: Thomas White, James Garner, David McCalvin, Tyson Messick, Fahd F. Abdelall, Kenneth C. Burnett, III
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Publication number: 20090266555Abstract: A technique enables control over flow in a wellbore with a flow control system. The flow control system combines a flow reduction mechanism with a flow control device, such as a valve. The flow reduction mechanism comprises a closure member which can be selectively moved between an unactuated and actuated position, allowing relatively greater flow through the flow control device in the unactuated position. The flow reduction mechanism actuates prior to or in conjunction with the flow control device to reduce flow and thus reduce the loading forces that would otherwise act against the flow control mechanism upon closure of the flow control device.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2008Publication date: October 29, 2009Applicant: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: Dwayne MAY, David MCCALVIN, Paul Gordon GOUGHNOUR, David James BIDDICK, Russell Alan JOHNSTON
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Publication number: 20090044947Abstract: A gas lift valve has a flow restrictor, a valve part on one side of the flow restrictor, a flow deflector and a tubular member on another side of the flow restrictor, and a flapper valve on the side of the flow restrictor where the tubular member is located, the flapper valve being adjacent to the tubular member. When fluid flows into the gas lift valve at sufficient pressure, the valve part opens, the fluid flows through the flow restrictor and acts on the flow diverter thereby moving the tubular member and opening the flapper valve. The tubular member extends though the opening the flapper valve covered.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2008Publication date: February 19, 2009Applicant: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATIONInventors: Thomas White, James Garner, David McCalvin, Tyson Messick, Fahd F. Abdelall, Kenneth C. Burnett, III
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Publication number: 20080236827Abstract: A fluid communication nipple including a tubular mandrel having an interior surface defining an internal bore and a passageway extending substantially lengthwise along a portion of the mandrel. The passageway is defined by an exterior wall section and an interior wall section, wherein the interior wall section extends outward from the interior surface into the bore. When it is desired to establish fluid communication through the passageway between the exterior and interior of the nipple an opening is formed through the internal wall section.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2005Publication date: October 2, 2008Applicant: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATIONInventors: Stephen Mescall, Iain Caulfield, Russell Johnston, David McCalvin
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Publication number: 20070295515Abstract: A tool that is usable with a well includes a tool operator and a linear induction motor, which actuates the tool operator.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2006Publication date: December 27, 2007Inventors: Anthony F. Veneruso, David McCalvin, Dwayne May, Fabien Cens
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Publication number: 20060162932Abstract: The present invention provides for a valve to allow injection of fluids into a well or other subterranean facility, but will close to prevent production or upward flow of fluids through the valve upon halting injection operations.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2005Publication date: July 27, 2006Applicant: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATIONInventor: David McCalvin
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Publication number: 20060076149Abstract: An apparatus that is usable with a subterranean well includes a safety valve assembly and a pressure/temperature sensor. The safety valve assembly is controllable to selectively isolate a formation of a well from the surface of the well. The pressure/temperature sensor is located in the safety valve assembly to measure a pressure/temperature near the safety valve assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2004Publication date: April 13, 2006Applicant: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATIONInventor: David McCalvin
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Publication number: 20060076136Abstract: A fluid communication nipple including a tubular mandrel having an interior surface defining an internal bore and a passageway extending substantially lengthwise along a portion of the mandrel. The passageway is defined by an exterior wall section and an interior wall section, wherein the interior wall section extends outward from the interior surface into the bore. When it is desired to establish fluid communication through the passageway between the exterior and interior of the nipple an opening is formed through the internal wall section.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2005Publication date: April 13, 2006Applicant: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATIONInventors: Stephen Mescall, Iain Caulfield, Russell Johnston, David McCalvin
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Publication number: 20050155767Abstract: A system and method is provided for artificially lifting fluids from a formation. The system utilizes a production control unit having a jet pump assembly and valving to both lift the desired fluids and to provide well control.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2004Publication date: July 21, 2005Inventors: Peter Batho, David McCalvin, Randall Shepler