Patents by Inventor Firas Zeineddine

Firas Zeineddine 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: 9222308
    Abstract: A method for drilling operation in a subterranean formation, including calculating, by a hardware processor and in response to determining that an magnitude of gyro data representing rotations of a drill bit in a bottom hole assembly (BHA) and a time derivative of the gyro data are within a pre-determined range, a drift parameter of the gyro data, analyzing, by the hardware processor, the gyro data based on the drift parameter to generate a stick-slip alert, and presenting the stick-slip alert.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2015
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Firas Zeineddine, Maja Ignova
  • Patent number: 8739868
    Abstract: A technique physically amplifies strain to facilitate measurement of strain/displacement. A strain amplifying mechanism is mounted to a component being monitored for strain and comprises an input port and an output port. The strain amplifying mechanism is attached to the component such that the input port moves when the component undergoes strain. Movement of the input port causes movement of the output port over a distance greater than the physical movement of the input port. A strain sensor is coupled to the output port to detect its movement over the greater distance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventor: Firas Zeineddine
  • Patent number: 8671749
    Abstract: A technique facilitates drilling of boreholes by enabling improved measurement of strain during drilling applications. A strain gauge is mounted on a drilling component of a drill string. The strain gauge is covered with a volume of liquid, and the liquid is enclosed at least in part with a flexible layer of material. The flexible layer of material is sufficiently flexible to provide a negligible pressure differential between the volume of liquid and the surrounding environment while drilling, thus enabling accurate functioning of the strain gauge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2014
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventor: Firas Zeineddine
  • Publication number: 20130341090
    Abstract: A method for drilling operation in a subterranean formation, including calculating, by a hardware processor and in response to determining that an magnitude of gyro data representing rotations of a drill bit in a bottom hole assembly (BHA) and a time derivative of the gyro data are within a pre-determined range, a drift parameter of the gyro data, analyzing, by the hardware processor, the gyro data based on the drift parameter to generate a stick-slip alert, and presenting the stick-slip alert.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2012
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Inventors: Firas Zeineddine, Maja Ignova
  • Publication number: 20120325010
    Abstract: A technique facilitates drilling of boreholes by enabling improved measurement of strain during drilling applications. A strain gauge is mounted on a drilling component of a drill string. The strain gauge is covered with a volume of liquid, and the liquid is enclosed at least in part with a flexible layer of material. The flexible layer of material is sufficiently flexible to provide a negligible pressure differential between the volume of liquid and the surrounding environment while drilling, thus enabling accurate functioning of the strain gauge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2011
    Publication date: December 27, 2012
    Inventor: FIRAS ZEINEDDINE
  • Publication number: 20120132467
    Abstract: A technique physically amplifies strain to facilitate measurement of strain/displacement. A strain amplifying mechanism is mounted to a component being monitored for strain and comprises an input port and an output port. The strain amplifying mechanism is attached to the component such that the input port moves when the component undergoes strain. Movement of the input port causes movement of the output port over a distance greater than the physical movement of the input port. A strain sensor is coupled to the output port to detect its movement over the greater distance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2010
    Publication date: May 31, 2012
    Inventor: Firas Zeineddine
  • Publication number: 20090015567
    Abstract: A standalone real time device to process handwritten text for further applications. The system includes a means for making visible markings on writing surface, accompanied with a motion detector for detecting the handwritten text. It also comprises a microprocessor for storing appropriate data and commands, an enhanced memory to provide storage space for information and data, and a power supply. The system further includes a display to provide visual feedback of processed data. Also, it further includes an audio reproduction device to provide audio feedback; and further includes wired or wireless communication means to transmit data to targeted devices via a transmission link in real time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2007
    Publication date: January 15, 2009
    Inventors: Marwa Abdelbaki, Firas Zeineddine