Patents by Inventor Gary Schottle

Gary Schottle 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).

  • Systems and methods for determining optimum platform count and position
    Patent number: 10332219
    Abstract: Systems and methods for determining the optimum number of platforms to be used in a hydrocarbon field development and their position. The systems and methods determine the least valuable platform(s) and eliminate them from use in the hydrocarbon field development.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Assignee: Landmark Graphics Corporation
    Inventors: Dan Colvin, Gary Schottle
  • Systems and methods for improved positioning of pads
    Patent number: 8521496
    Abstract: Systems and methods for the automated positioning of pads and orienting of slot templates for the pads. The systems and methods also include automated adjustment of well path plans from a pad to selected well targets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2013
    Assignee: Landmark Graphics Corporation
    Inventors: Gary Schottle, Dan Colvin
  • Systems and methods for improved positioning of pads
    Patent number: 8484004
    Abstract: Systems and methods for the automated positioning of pads and orienting of slot templates for the pads. The systems and methods also include automated adjustment of well path plans from a pad to selected well targets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2013
    Assignee: Landmark Graphics Corporation
    Inventors: Gary Schottle, Dan Colvin
  • Systems and Methods for Improved Positioning of Pads
    Publication number: 20120232873
    Abstract: Systems and methods for the automated positioning of pads and orienting of slot templates for the pads. The systems and methods also include automated adjustment of well path plans from a pad to selected well targets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2012
    Publication date: September 13, 2012
    Applicant: Landmark Graphics Corporation
    Inventors: Gary Schottle, Dan Colvin
  • Systems and Methods for Improved Positioning of Pads
    Publication number: 20120221307
    Abstract: Systems and methods for the automated positioning of pads and orienting of slot templates for the pads. The systems and methods also include automated adjustment of well path plans from a pad to selected well targets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2012
    Publication date: August 30, 2012
    Applicant: Landmark Graphics Corporation
    Inventors: Gary Schottle, Dan Colvin
  • Systems and methods for improved positioning of pads
    Patent number: 8204728
    Abstract: Systems and methods for the automated positioning of pads and orienting of slot templates for the pads. The systems and methods also include automated adjustment of well path plans from a pad to selected well targets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2012
    Assignee: Landmark Graphics Corporation
    Inventors: Gary Schottle, Dan Colvin
  • Systems and Methods for Improved Positioning of Pads
    Publication number: 20120037359
    Abstract: Systems and methods for the automated positioning of pads and orienting of slot templates for the pads. The systems and methods also include automated adjustment of well path plans from a pad to selected well targets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2011
    Publication date: February 16, 2012
    Applicant: Landmark Graphics Corporation
    Inventors: Gary Schottle, Dan Colvin
  • Systems and methods for improved positioning of pads
    Patent number: 8073664
    Abstract: Systems and methods for the automated positioning of pads and orienting of slot templates for the pads. The systems and methods also include automated adjustment of well path plans from a pad to selected well targets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2011
    Assignee: Landmark Graphics Corporation
    Inventors: Gary Schottle, Dan Colvin
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETERMINING OPTIMUM PLATFORM COUNT AND POSITION
    Publication number: 20100250302
    Abstract: Systems and methods for determining the optimum number of platforms to be used in a hydrocarbon field development and their position. The systems and methods determine the least valuable platform(s) and eliminate them from use in the hydrocarbon field development.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2009
    Publication date: September 30, 2010
    Applicant: Landmark Graphics Corporation, a Halliburton Company
    Inventors: Dan Colvin, Gary Schottle
  • Systems and Methods for Improved Positioning of Pads
    Publication number: 20090200014
    Abstract: Systems and methods for the automated positioning of pads and orienting of slot templates for the pads. The systems and methods also include automated adjsutment of well path plans from a pad to selected well targets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2009
    Publication date: August 13, 2009
    Applicant: Landmark Graphics Corporation, a Halliburton Company
    Inventors: Gary Schottle, Dan Colvin
  • Automated system for identifying optimal re-drilling trajectories
    Publication number: 20060247903
    Abstract: An automated system for identifying an optimal re-drilling trajectory to reach a target using a previously drilled well is described. It creates substantial advantages in the time and cost saving that result from increasing drilling efficiency. In one embodiment, the invention is a system for identifying an optimal well path to reach a target using a previously drilled well. The system includes an input device for receiving information from a user, and a server receives information from the input device. An automated re-drilling software program is provided for identifying an optimal well path to reach a target using a previously drilled well and performs several steps. A plurality of well paths for reaching the target is identified. The software automatically identifies a subset of the plurality of well paths that satisfy selected criteria, and at least one of the subset of well paths is designated as the optimal well path.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2005
    Publication date: November 2, 2006
    Inventors: Gary Schottle, Jerry Codling