Patents by Inventor Earl Webb

Earl Webb 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: 11795761
    Abstract: A positive displacement motor (PDM) is provided comprising an outer housing, a thermoplastic stator and a rotor. The PDM may additionally include a mechanism that allows the stator to be removable from the PDM when the PDM is not in operation and resists rotational movement of the stator with reference to a longitudinal axis of the stator and axial movement of the stator along the longitudinal axis of the stator when the PDM is operating, and a rotor disposed within the stator and configured to rotate within the stator when a fluid flows through the stator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Carson Edward Riggins, Harley Jones, II, Earl Webb, Philippe Quero, Eric Bivens
  • Publication number: 20230228152
    Abstract: A positive displacement motor (PDM) is provided comprising an outer housing, a thermoplastic stator and a rotor. The PDM may additionally include a mechanism that allows the stator to be removable from the PDM when the PDM is not in operation and resists rotational movement of the stator with reference to a longitudinal axis of the stator and axial movement of the stator along the longitudinal axis of the stator when the PDM is operating, and a rotor disposed within the stator and configured to rotate within the stator when a fluid flows through the stator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2022
    Publication date: July 20, 2023
    Inventors: Carson Edward Riggins, Harley Jones, II, Earl Webb, Philippe Quero, Eric Bivens
  • Publication number: 20160238278
    Abstract: An article is provided that can be used as a heating source for various applications. The article includes an environmentally friendly gaseous fuel mixture within a gas cylinder that is both non-corrosive and refillable. More specifically, the gaseous fuel mixture contains hydrogen and methane. Methods of using the article as a heating source are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2016
    Publication date: August 18, 2016
    Inventor: John Earl Webb
  • Patent number: 9322572
    Abstract: An article is provided that can be used as a heating source for various applications. The article includes an environmentally friendly gaseous fuel mixture within a gas cylinder that is both non-corrosive and refillable. More specifically, the gaseous fuel mixture contains hydrogen and methane. Methods of using the article as a heating source are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Inventor: John Earl Webb
  • Publication number: 20140251838
    Abstract: An article is provided that can be used as a heating source for various applications. The article includes an environmentally friendly gaseous fuel mixture within a gas cylinder that is both non-corrosive and refillable. More specifically, the gaseous fuel mixture contains hydrogen and methane. Methods of using the article as a heating source are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2014
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Inventor: John Earl Webb
  • Patent number: 8733543
    Abstract: An article is provided that can be used as a heating source for various applications. The article includes an environmentally friendly gaseous fuel mixture within a gas cylinder that is both non-corrosive and refillable. More specifically, the gaseous fuel mixture contains hydrogen and methane. Methods of using the article as a heating source are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2014
    Assignee: Pro-Cyl, LLC
    Inventor: John Earl Webb
  • Publication number: 20120285839
    Abstract: An article is provided that can be used as a heating source for various applications. The article includes an environmentally friendly gaseous fuel mixture within a gas cylinder that is both non-corrosive and refillable. More specifically, the gaseous fuel mixture contains hydrogen and methane. Methods of using the article as a heating source are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2012
    Publication date: November 15, 2012
    Inventor: John Earl Webb
  • Patent number: 8276665
    Abstract: A plug release apparatus for use in a well bore, the apparatus having a canister, a liner plug, and a sub. The liner plug may be releasably attached to the canister via a first release mechanism. The sub may be releasably attached to the canister via a second release mechanism. The first release mechanism may be configured to release the liner plug from the canister at a first pressure and the second release mechanism may be configured to release the canister from the sub at a second pressure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2012
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services Inc.
    Inventors: Earl Webb, Henry Rogers, Steve Holden, Steve Streich, Brock Watson
  • Patent number: 8127859
    Abstract: A method of sealing an annulus formed between a casing string and a surface in a well may include: positioning a seal element in the annulus with a swellable material of the seal element positioned between the casing string and the surface; and flowing cement through a channel formed between the swellable material and the casing string. A method of sealing in a well may include the steps of: positioning an annular seal element in the well, wherein the element may include a swellable material; and flowing cement into at least one channel formed longitudinally through the seal element. A method of sealing an annulus between two casing strings may include: providing multiple arcuate segments that may include a swellable material; and installing the segments in the annulus, wherein each of the segments may occupy a respective circumferential portion of the annulus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2012
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: David B. Allison, Timothy Bozeman, Michael MacDonald, Alf K. Sevre, Earl Webb
  • Publication number: 20110120714
    Abstract: A valve system for cementing including a valve and a sleeve shifter. The valve may have a moveable sleeve with openings and a housing situated about the moveable sleeve and having flow passages. The sleeve shifter may be configured to be opened and/or closed multiple times. The valve may be used in reverse cementing and/or squeeze jobs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2011
    Publication date: May 26, 2011
    Applicant: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Earl Webb, Brett Fears, Henry Rogers
  • Publication number: 20110030954
    Abstract: A method of sealing an annulus formed between a casing string and a surface in a well includes: positioning a seal element in the annulus, a swellable material of the seal element being positioned between the casing string and the surface; and flowing cement through a channel formed between the swellable material and the casing string. A method of sealing in a well includes the steps of: positioning an annular seal element comprising a swellable material in the well; and flowing cement into at least one channel formed longitudinally through the seal element. A method of sealing an annulus between two casing strings includes: providing multiple arcuate segments, each of the segments comprising a swellable material; and installing the segments in the annulus, each of the segments thereby occupying a respective circumferential portion of the annulus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2010
    Publication date: February 10, 2011
    Applicant: HALLIBURTON ENERGY SERVICES, INC.
    Inventors: David B. ALLISON, Timothy BOZEMAN, Michael MACDONALD, Alf K. SEVRE, Earl WEBB
  • Patent number: 7841417
    Abstract: A method of sealing an annulus formed between a casing string and a surface in a well includes: positioning a seal element in the annulus, a swellable material of the seal element being positioned between the casing string and the surface; and flowing cement through a channel formed between the swellable material and the casing string. A method of sealing in a well includes the steps of: positioning an annular seal element comprising a swellable material in the well; and flowing cement into at least one channel formed longitudinally through the seal element. A method of sealing an annulus between two casing strings includes: providing multiple arcuate segments, each of the segments comprising a swellable material; and installing the segments in the annulus, each of the segments thereby occupying a respective circumferential portion of the annulus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2010
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: David B. Allison, Timothy Bozeman, Michael MacDonald, Alf K. Sevre, Earl Webb
  • Publication number: 20100126735
    Abstract: A method of sealing an annulus formed between a casing string and a surface in a well includes: positioning a seal element in the annulus, a swellable material of the seal element being positioned between the casing string and the surface; and flowing cement through a channel formed between the swellable material and the casing string. A method of sealing in a well includes the steps of: positioning an annular seal element comprising a swellable material in the well; and flowing cement into at least one channel formed longitudinally through the seal element. A method of sealing an annulus between two casing strings includes: providing multiple arcuate segments, each of the segments comprising a swellable material; and installing the segments in the annulus, each of the segments thereby occupying a respective circumferential portion of the annulus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2008
    Publication date: May 27, 2010
    Applicant: HALLIBURTON ENERGY SERVICES, INC.
    Inventors: David B. Allison, Timothy Bozeman, Michael MacDonald, Alf K. Sevre, Earl Webb
  • Publication number: 20100059228
    Abstract: A dart may include a foam body, a filtering material at least partially covering the foam body, and a mandrel. The foam body may surround the mandrel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2008
    Publication date: March 11, 2010
    Inventors: Desmond Jones, David Szarka, Brett Fears, Earl Webb
  • Patent number: 7673688
    Abstract: A dart may include a foam body, a filtering material at least partially covering the foam body, and a mandrel. The foam body may surround the mandrel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2010
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Desmond Jones, David Szarka, Brett Fears, Earl Webb
  • Publication number: 20090260816
    Abstract: A valve system for cementing including a valve and a sleeve shifter. The valve may have a moveable sleeve with openings and a housing situated about the moveable sleeve and having flow passages. The sleeve shifter may be configured to actuate the valve by moving the sleeve. The valve may be configured to be opened and/or closed multiple times. The valve may be used in reverse cementing and/or squeeze jobs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2008
    Publication date: October 22, 2009
    Inventors: Earl Webb, Brett Fears, Henry Rogers
  • Publication number: 20090250217
    Abstract: A plug release apparatus for use in a well bore, the apparatus having a canister, a liner plug, and a sub. The liner plug may be releasably attached to the canister via a first release mechanism. The sub may be releasably attached to the canister via a second release mechanism. The first release mechanism may be configured to release the liner plug from the canister at a first pressure and the second release mechanism may be configured to release the canister from the sub at a second pressure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2008
    Publication date: October 8, 2009
    Inventors: Earl Webb, Henry Rogers, Steve Holden, Steve Streich, Brock Watson
  • Publication number: 20090159282
    Abstract: A method for bonding a well bore to a casing may include several steps. Casing may be introduced into the well bore and pulses of fluid may be directed from within the casing into the well bore. An annulus between an inner surface of the well bore and an outer surface of the casing may be filled with fluid. A method for reducing fluid or gas migration into a fluid in the annulus may include inducing pressure pulses in the fluid before the fluid has cured.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2007
    Publication date: June 25, 2009
    Inventors: Earl Webb, Henry Rogers, Roger Schultz
  • Publication number: 20090120633
    Abstract: Methods for cleaning or stimulating a well include providing an isolation device, providing a penetration device, isolating a zone, and penetrating a portion of the formation utilizing the penetration device. Isolating and penetrating may occur in a single trip into the well. The isolation device may include one or more packers. The penetration device may be a pulsating/oscillating hydrajet that introduces fluid pressure waves into the formation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2007
    Publication date: May 14, 2009
    Inventors: Earl Webb, Iosif Hriscu, James Tucker, Gary Wilcox
  • Publication number: 20070062700
    Abstract: A method for cementing a casing in a wellbore, the method having the following steps: attaching a valve to a casing; locking the valve in an open configuration; running the casing and the valve into the wellbore; reverse circulating a cement composition down an annulus defined between the casing and the wellbore; injecting a plurality of plugs into the annulus; unlocking the valve with the plurality of plugs; and closing the valve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2005
    Publication date: March 22, 2007
    Inventors: Earl Webb, Henry Rogers