Patents by Inventor Gerald Brian Swagerty

Gerald Brian Swagerty 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).

  • Fracturing isolation sleeve
    Patent number: 8302678
    Abstract: An apparatus operatively coupled to a well having a production casing positioned therein, the apparatus including a first device having and internal bore, a second device having an internal bore, and a fracture isolation sleeve disposed at least partially within the internal bores of the first and second devices, wherein the fracture isolation sleeve has an internal diameter that is greater than or equal to an internal diameter of the production casing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2012
    Assignee: FMC Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Gerald Brian Swagerty, Brandon Matthew Cain, Huy LeQuang, Bill Albright
  • FRACTURING ISOLATION SLEEVE
    Publication number: 20110155367
    Abstract: An apparatus operatively coupled to a well having a production casing positioned therein, the apparatus including a first device having and internal bore, a second device having an internal bore, and a fracture isolation sleeve disposed at least partially within the internal bores of the first and second devices, wherein the fracture isolation sleeve has an internal diameter that is greater than or equal to an internal diameter of the production casing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2011
    Publication date: June 30, 2011
    Inventors: Gerald Brian Swagerty, Brandon Matthew Cain, Huy LeOuang, Bill Albright
  • Fracturing isolation sleeve
    Patent number: 7900697
    Abstract: An apparatus operatively coupled to a well having a production casing positioned therein, the apparatus including a first device having and internal bore, a second device having an internal bore, and a fracture isolation sleeve disposed at least partially within the internal bores of the first and second devices, wherein the fracture isolation sleeve has an internal diameter that is greater than or equal to an internal diameter of the production casing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2011
    Assignee: FMC Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Gerald Brian Swagerty, Brandon Matthew Cain, Huy LeQuang, Bill Albright
  • Fracturing isolation sleeve
    Patent number: 7614448
    Abstract: An apparatus operatively coupled to a well having a production casing positioned therein, the apparatus including a first device having and internal bore, a second device having an internal bore, and a fracture isolation sleeve disposed at least partially within the internal bores of the first and second devices, wherein the fracture isolation sleeve has an internal diameter that is greater than or equal to an internal diameter of the production casing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2009
    Assignee: FMC Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Gerald Brian Swagerty, Brandon Matthew Cain, Huy LeQuang, Bill Albright
  • FRACTURING ISOLATION SLEEVE
    Publication number: 20090178798
    Abstract: An apparatus operatively coupled to a well having a production casing positioned therein, the apparatus including a first device having and internal bore, a second device having an internal bore, and a fracture isolation sleeve disposed at least partially within the internal bores of the first and second devices, wherein the fracture isolation sleeve has an internal diameter that is greater than or equal to an internal diameter of the production casing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2009
    Publication date: July 16, 2009
    Inventors: Gerald Brian Swagerty, Brandon Matthew Cain, Huy LeOuang, Bill Albright
  • Fracturing isolation sleeve
    Patent number: 7490666
    Abstract: An apparatus operatively coupled to a well having a production casing positioned therein, the apparatus including a first device having and internal bore, a second device having an internal bore, and a fracture isolation sleeve disposed at least partially within the internal bores of the first and second devices, wherein the fracture isolation sleeve has an internal diameter that is greater than or equal to an internal diameter of the production casing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2009
    Assignee: FMC Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Gerald Brian Swagerty, Brandon Matthew Cain, Huy LeQuang, Bill Albright
  • FRACTURING ISOLATION SLEEVE
    Publication number: 20080190601
    Abstract: An apparatus operatively coupled to a well having a production casing positioned therein, the apparatus including a first device having and internal bore, a second device having an internal bore, and a fracture isolation sleeve disposed at least partially within the internal bores of the first and second devices, wherein the fracture isolation sleeve has an internal diameter that is greater than or equal to an internal diameter of the production casing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2008
    Publication date: August 14, 2008
    Inventors: Gerald Brian Swagerty, Brandon Mathew Cain, Huy LeQuang, Bill Albright
  • Fracturing isolation sleeve
    Patent number: 7308934
    Abstract: An apparatus operatively coupled to a well having a production casing positioned therein, the apparatus including a first device having and internal bore, a second device having an internal bore, and a fracture isolation sleeve disposed at least partially within the internal bores of the first and second devices, wherein the fracture isolation sleeve has an internal diameter that is greater than or equal to an internal diameter of the production casing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2007
    Assignee: FMC Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Gerald Brian Swagerty, Brandon Matthew Cain, Huy LeQuang, Bill Albright
  • Tool protection guide
    Patent number: 5896925
    Abstract: According to the present invention, there is provided a device for guiding a tool on a string within a blow out prevention ("BOP") stack. In one embodiment, the device includes a top collar connected to a bottom collar by a shroud having a plurality of flexible members which bow outwardly from the collars, wherein the shroud covers a portion of the tool. An energy absorbing bumper is provided above the top collar to absorb structural impact caused by a blow out or other inadvertant pressure in a downhole application.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 1997
    Date of Patent: April 27, 1999
    Assignee: FMC Corporation
    Inventors: Gerald Brian Swagerty, David Earl Cain, John Robert Herold, Don B. Wafer, Randy Elum, Bashir M. Koleilat, Henry Wong
  • Tool protection guide with energy absorbing bumper
    Patent number: 5730218
    Abstract: According to the present invention, there is provided a device for guiding a tool on a string within a blow out prevention ("BOP") stack. In one embodiment, the device includes a top collar connected to a bottom collar by a shroud having a plurality of flexible members which bow outwardly from the collars, wherein the shroud covers a portion of the tool. An energy absorbing bumper is provided above the top collar to absorb structural impact caused by a blow out or other inadvertant pressure in a downhole application.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 24, 1998
    Assignee: FMC Corporation
    Inventors: Gerald Brian Swagerty, David Earl Cain, John Robert Herold, Don B. Wafer, Randy Elum, Bashir M. Koleilat, Henry Wong