Patents by Inventor George Givens
George Givens 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: 11215021Abstract: The present invention generally relates to an anchoring and sealing tool. In one aspect, downhole tool for use in a wellbore is provided. The tool includes a tubular having a tapered outer surface. The tool further includes an expandable annular member disposed on the tubular. The expandable member has an anchor portion. The tool further includes a seal member disposed in a groove of the expandable annular member. The seal member has one or more anti-extrusion bands, wherein the seal member and the anchor portion are configured to be expandable radially outward into contact with the wellbore as the expandable annular member moves along the tapered outer surface of the tubular.Type: GrantFiled: July 5, 2019Date of Patent: January 4, 2022Assignee: Weatherford Technology Holdings, LLCInventors: George Givens, Rocky A. Turley
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Patent number: 11028657Abstract: The present invention generally relates to an anchoring and sealing tool. In one aspect, downhole tool for use in a wellbore is provided. The tool includes a tubular having a tapered outer surface. The tool further includes an expandable annular member disposed on the tubular. The expandable member has an anchor portion. The tool further includes a seal member disposed in a groove of the expandable annular member. The seal member has one or more anti-extrusion bands, wherein the seal member and the anchor portion are configured to be expandable radially outward into contact with the wellbore as the expandable annular member moves along the tapered outer surface of the tubular.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2018Date of Patent: June 8, 2021Assignee: Weatherford Technology Holdings, LLCInventors: George Givens, Rocky A. Turley
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Publication number: 20190330943Abstract: The present invention generally relates to an anchoring and sealing tool. In one aspect, downhole tool for use in a wellbore is provided. The tool includes a tubular having a tapered outer surface. The tool further includes an expandable annular member disposed on the tubular. The expandable member has an anchor portion. The tool further includes a seal member disposed in a groove of the expandable annular member. The seal member has one or more anti-extrusion bands, wherein the seal member and the anchor portion are configured to be expandable radially outward into contact with the wellbore as the expandable annular member moves along the tapered outer surface of the tubular.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 5, 2019Publication date: October 31, 2019Inventors: George GIVENS, Rocky A. TURLEY
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Patent number: 10422216Abstract: A method of hanging an inner tubular string from an outer tubular string cemented in a wellbore includes running the inner tubular string and a deployment assembly into the wellbore using a deployment string, wherein a running tool of the deployment assembly longitudinally and torsionally fastens the liner string to the deployment string; plugging a bore of the deployment assembly; hanging the inner tubular string from the outer tubular string by pressurizing the plugged bore; and after hanging the inner tubular string, sending a command signal to the running tool, thereby unlocking or releasing the running tool.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2017Date of Patent: September 24, 2019Assignee: WEATHERFORD TECHNOLOGY HOLDINGS, LLCInventors: Rocky A. Turley, Robin L. Campbell, Karsten Heidecke, George Givens
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Publication number: 20190071943Abstract: The present invention generally relates to an anchoring and sealing tool. In one aspect, downhole tool for use in a wellbore is provided. The tool includes a tubular having a tapered outer surface. The tool further includes an expandable annular member disposed on the tubular. The expandable member has an anchor portion. The tool further includes a seal member disposed in a groove of the expandable annular member. The seal member has one or more anti-extrusion bands, wherein the seal member and the anchor portion are configured to be expandable radially outward into contact with the wellbore as the expandable annular member moves along the tapered outer surface of the tubular.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2018Publication date: March 7, 2019Inventors: George GIVENS, Rocky A. TURLEY
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Patent number: 9970251Abstract: A setting tool for hanging a tubular string includes: a mandrel having an upper portion and a lower portion for extending into the tubular string; a housing connected to the mandrel upper portion; and a bonnet. The bonnet is: for receiving an upper end of the tubular string, disposed along the mandrel, and linked to the housing. The setting tool further includes: an actuator for stroking the bonnet relative to the mandrel and the housing, thereby setting a hanger of the tubular string; an electronics package in communication with the actuator for operating the actuator in response to receiving a command signal; and a latch. The latch is: connected to the mandrel lower portion, operable between an extended position and a retracted position, for being restrained in the retracted position by being disposed in the tubular string, and extendable by being removed from the tubular string.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2016Date of Patent: May 15, 2018Assignee: Weatherford Technology Holdings, LLCInventors: Rocky A. Turley, Robin L. Campbell, Karsten Heidecke, George Givens
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Publication number: 20180023387Abstract: A method of hanging an inner tubular string from an outer tubular string cemented in a wellbore includes running the inner tubular string and a deployment assembly into the wellbore using a deployment string, wherein a running tool of the deployment assembly longitudinally and torsionally fastens the liner string to the deployment string; plugging a bore of the deployment assembly; hanging the inner tubular string from the outer tubular string by pressurizing the plugged bore; and after hanging the inner tubular string, sending a command signal to the running tool, thereby unlocking or releasing the running tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2017Publication date: January 25, 2018Inventors: Rocky A. TURLEY, Robin L. CAMPBELL, Karsten HEIDECKE, George GIVENS
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Patent number: 9777569Abstract: A running tool for deploying a tubular string into a wellbore and methods for operating a wellbrore using the running tool are disclosed. The running tool includes a tubular body and a latch for releasably connecting the tubular string to the body. The running tool further includes a lock to keep the latch engaged.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2013Date of Patent: October 3, 2017Assignee: WEATHERFORD TECHNOLOGY HOLDINGS, LLCInventors: Rocky A. Turley, Robin L. Campbell, Karsten Heidecke, George Givens
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Patent number: 9650854Abstract: A packoff for hanging a liner string from a tubular string cemented in a wellbore includes: a tubular body having an outer groove and an inner groove; an inner seal assembly disposed in the inner groove; an outer seal assembly disposed in the outer groove; a cap connected to an upper end of the body for retaining the seal assemblies; a plurality dogs disposed in respective openings formed through a wall of the body; and a lock sleeve. The lock sleeve is: disposed in the body, longitudinally movable relative to the body, and has a cam profile formed in an outer surface thereof for extending the dogs.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2013Date of Patent: May 16, 2017Assignee: Weatherford Technology Holdings, LLCInventors: Kannan Devarajan, Muhammad Saleem Pervez, George Givens, Alexis Takotue, Mujeer Ahmed Mohammed
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Patent number: 9518452Abstract: A setting tool for hanging a tubular string includes: a tubular mandrel having an actuation port formed through a wall thereof; a debris barrier for engaging an upper end of the tubular string; and a piston having an upper face in fluid communication with the actuation port. The setting tool further includes: an actuator sleeve extending along the mandrel and connected to the piston; a latch releasably connecting the debris barrier to the actuator sleeve and for releasably connecting the debris barrier to the tubular string; a packoff connected to the mandrel below the piston and operable to seal against an inner surface of the tubular string, thereby forming a buffer chamber between the debris barrier and the packoff; and a passage. The passage: is in fluid communication with a lower face of the piston, is formed in a wall of and along the mandrel, and bypasses the packoff.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2014Date of Patent: December 13, 2016Assignee: Weatherford Technology Holdings, LLCInventors: Rocky A. Turley, Mike Bock, George Givens, Kathleen Cassard, Paul A. Reinhardt
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Publication number: 20160326819Abstract: A setting tool for hanging a tubular string includes: a mandrel having an upper portion and a lower portion for extending into the tubular string; a housing connected to the mandrel upper portion; and a bonnet. The bonnet is: for receiving an upper end of the tubular string, disposed along the mandrel, and linked to the housing. The setting tool further includes: an actuator for stroking the bonnet relative to the mandrel and the housing, thereby setting a hanger of the tubular string; an electronics package in communication with the actuator for operating the actuator in response to receiving a command signal; and a latch. The latch is: connected to the mandrel lower portion, operable between an extended position and a retracted position, for being restrained in the retracted position by being disposed in the tubular string, and extendable by being removed from the tubular string.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2016Publication date: November 10, 2016Inventors: Rocky A. TURLEY, Robin L. CAMPBELL, Karsten HEIDECKE, George GIVENS
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Patent number: 9428998Abstract: A setting tool for hanging a tubular string includes: a mandrel having an upper portion and a lower portion for extending into the tubular string; a housing connected to the mandrel upper portion; and a bonnet. The bonnet is: for receiving an upper end of the tubular string, disposed along the mandrel, and linked to the housing. The setting tool further includes: an actuator for stroking the bonnet relative to the mandrel and the housing, thereby setting a hanger of the tubular string; an electronics package in communication with the actuator for operating the actuator in response to receiving a command signal; and a latch. The latch is: connected to the mandrel lower portion, operable between an extended position and a retracted position, for being restrained in the retracted position by being disposed in the tubular string, and extendable by being removed from the tubular string.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2013Date of Patent: August 30, 2016Assignee: Weatherford Technology Holdings, LLCInventors: Rocky A. Turley, Robin L. Campbell, Karsten Heidecke, George Givens
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Patent number: 9260926Abstract: In one embodiment, the sealing apparatus includes a mandrel having at least two portions, a first portion having a seal ring disposed on an exterior surface and a second portion without a seal ring disposed on an exterior surface. In one embodiment, the seal ring is disposed around the first portion. In another embodiment, the burst and collapse integrity of the first portion is substantially the same as the second portion.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: February 16, 2016Assignee: Weatherford Technology Holdings, LLCInventors: George Givens, Rocky A. Turley
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Publication number: 20150136393Abstract: A setting tool for hanging a tubular string includes: a mandrel having an upper portion and a lower portion for extending into the tubular string; a housing connected to the mandrel upper portion; and a bonnet. The bonnet is: for receiving an upper end of the tubular string, disposed along the mandrel, and linked to the housing. The setting tool further includes: an actuator for stroking the bonnet relative to the mandrel and the housing, thereby setting a hanger of the tubular string; an electronics package in communication with the actuator for operating the actuator in response to receiving a command signal; and a latch. The latch is: connected to the mandrel lower portion, operable between an extended position and a retracted position, for being restrained in the retracted position by being disposed in the tubular string, and extendable by being removed from the tubular string.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2013Publication date: May 21, 2015Applicant: Weatherford/Lamb, Inc.Inventors: Rocky A. TURLEY, Robin L. CAMPBELL, Karsten HEIDECKE, George GIVENS
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Publication number: 20150136394Abstract: A running tool for deploying a tubular string into a wellbore includes a tubular body and a latch for releasably connecting the tubular string to the body. The latch includes a longitudinal fastener for engaging a longitudinal profile of the tubular string and a torsional fastener for engaging a torsional profile of the tubular string. The running tool further includes a lock movable between a locked position and an unlocked position and the lock keeps the latch engaged in the locked position. The running tool further includes an actuator operable to at least move the lock from the locked position to the unlocked position and an electronics package in communication with the actuator for operating the actuator in response to receiving a command signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2013Publication date: May 21, 2015Inventors: Rocky A. TURLEY, Robin L. CAMPBELL, Karsten HEIDECKE, George GIVENS
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Publication number: 20140352944Abstract: A packoff for hanging a liner string from a tubular string cemented in a wellbore includes: a tubular body having an outer groove and an inner groove; an inner seal assembly disposed in the inner groove; an outer seal assembly disposed in the outer groove; a cap connected to an upper end of the body for retaining the seal assemblies; a plurality dogs disposed in respective openings formed through a wall of the body; and a lock sleeve. The lock sleeve is: disposed in the body, longitudinally movable relative to the body, and has a cam profile formed in an outer surface thereof for extending the dogs.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2013Publication date: December 4, 2014Applicant: Weatherford/Lamb, Inc.Inventors: Kannan DEVARAJAN, Muhammad Saleem PERVEZ, George GIVENS, Alexis TAKOTUE, Mujeer Ahmed MOHAMMED
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Publication number: 20140196912Abstract: A setting tool for hanging a tubular string includes: a tubular mandrel having an actuation port formed through a wall thereof; a debris barrier for engaging an upper end of the tubular string; and a piston having an upper face in fluid communication with the actuation port. The setting tool further includes: an actuator sleeve extending along the mandrel and connected to the piston; a latch releasably connecting the debris barrier to the actuator sleeve and for releasably connecting the debris barrier to the tubular string; a packoff connected to the mandrel below the piston and operable to seal against an inner surface of the tubular string, thereby forming a buffer chamber between the debris barrier and the packoff; and a passage. The passage: is in fluid communication with a lower face of the piston, is formed in a wall of and along the mandrel, and bypasses the packoff.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2014Publication date: July 17, 2014Applicant: WEATHERFORD/LAMB, INC.Inventors: Rocky A. TURLEY, Mike BOCK, George GIVENS, Kathleen CASSARD, Paul A. REINHARDT
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Publication number: 20130292138Abstract: In one embodiment, the sealing apparatus includes a mandrel having at least two portions, a first portion having a seal ring disposed on an exterior surface and a second portion without a seal ring disposed on an exterior surface. In one embodiment, the seal ring is disposed around the first portion. In another embodiment, the burst and collapse integrity of the first portion is substantially the same as the second portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: November 7, 2013Inventors: George Givens, Rocky A. Turley
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Publication number: 20120205092Abstract: The present invention generally relates to an anchoring and sealing tool. In one aspect, downhole tool for use in a wellbore is provided. The tool includes a tubular having a tapered outer surface. The tool further includes an expandable annular member disposed on the tubular. The expandable member has an anchor portion. The tool further includes a seal member disposed in a groove of the expandable annular member. The seal member has one or more anti-extrusion bands, wherein the seal member and the anchor portion are configured to be expandable radially outward into contact with the wellbore as the expandable annular member moves along the tapered outer surface of the tubular.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2012Publication date: August 16, 2012Inventors: George Givens, Rocky A. Turley
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Patent number: 7428933Abstract: Methods and systems for conducting liner drilling and subsequent completion of the drilled section by cementing and anchoring the liner into place. The methods and systems prevent the liner from being cemented in in a bent or corkscrewed configuration. Additionally, there are no exterior components associated with the liner during drilling so as to allow relatively unrestricted return of drilling mud and cuttings.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2006Date of Patent: September 30, 2008Assignee: Baker Hughes IncorporatedInventors: Troy A. Miller, George Givens, Morten Myhre