Patents by Inventor Gilles Carree
Gilles Carree 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: 9587457Abstract: A technique improves the formation of dependable seals along wellbores. A packer is constructed with a plurality of elastomeric layers and an internal mechanical layer that extend between mechanical extremities. One or more of a variety of features can be added to, or used in conjunction with, the packer to reduce wear and the potential for detrimental damage during use of the packer.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2013Date of Patent: March 7, 2017Assignee: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATIONInventors: Pierre-Yves Corre, Gilles Carree, Stephane Metayer
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Publication number: 20130228279Abstract: A technique improves the formation of dependable seals along wellbores. A packer is constructed with a plurality of elastomeric layers and an internal mechanical layer that extend between mechanical extremities. One or more of a variety of features can be added to, or used in conjunction with, the packer to reduce wear and the potential for detrimental damage during use of the packer.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2013Publication date: September 5, 2013Applicant: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: Pierre-Yves Corre, Gilles Carree, Stephane Metayer
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Patent number: 8474524Abstract: A technique enables control over anti-extrusion layer movement during packer inflation. A packer employs a packer nipple having an exterior which uniquely engages distinct layers of the packer. The exterior comprises a plurality of distinct retention features, and each retention feature is designed to engage a specific layer of the packer. An individual retention feature can be uniquely designed to secure an anti-extrusion layer.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2009Date of Patent: July 2, 2013Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: Pierre-Yves Corre, Gilles Carree
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Patent number: 8413717Abstract: A technique improves the formation of dependable seals along wellbores. A packer is constructed with a plurality of elastomeric layers and an internal mechanical layer that extend between mechanical extremities. One or more of a variety of features can be added to, or used in conjunction with, the packer to reduce wear and the potential for detrimental damage during use of the packer.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2009Date of Patent: April 9, 2013Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: Pierre-Yves Corre, Gilles Carree, Stephane Metayer
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Patent number: 8336181Abstract: A technique enables construction of a simplified inflatable packer. An inflatable packer is constructed with a packer reinforcement layer having at least one fiber layer. The fiber layers provide both mechanical and anti-extrusion qualities in a relatively simple and small package. Depending on the desired application, the inflatable packer also comprises an inner bladder layer and other potential layers, such as an outer seal layer. Mechanical extremities are used to secure longitudinal ends of the various packer layers, including the packer reinforcement layer.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2009Date of Patent: December 25, 2012Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: Pierre-Yves Corre, Gilles Carree, Guillaume Boutillon, Zeynep Alpman, Stephane Metayer, Jean-Louis Pessin
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Patent number: 8028756Abstract: A method of curing an inflatable packing is provided that includes providing a packer assembly having an inflatable packer around a mandrel; a polyamide bandage around the inflatable packer; and a sealing layer around both the polyamide bandage and the inflatable packer to from an airtight seal about the inflatable packer, wherein the method further includes curing the assembled packer assembly.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2009Date of Patent: October 4, 2011Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: Pierre-Yves Corre, Gilles Carree, Stephane Metayer
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Publication number: 20110067860Abstract: A system and a methodology is utilized in a wellbore to collect samples of formation fluid. A single expandable packer is moved downhole into the wellbore for collection of a fluid sample. The single packer has a sample collection portion disposed in an intermediate location that is sealed off when the single packer is expanded against a wellbore wall. Once engaged with the wellbore wall, a formation fluid sample can be drawn into the single expandable packer for distribution to a sample collection location.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2010Publication date: March 24, 2011Inventors: PIERRE-YVES CORRE, Gilles Carree
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Patent number: 7896089Abstract: A technique involves a packer formed as an expandable packer with an internal expandable bladder. The internal expandable bladder is surrounded with a plurality of packer slats oriented in a manner to enable expansion and contraction of the packer. Additional features are incorporated into the bladder and/or slats to facilitate repeated expansion and contraction of the packer while limiting leaks between wellbore regions and preventing extrusion of the bladder.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2008Date of Patent: March 1, 2011Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventor: Gilles Carree
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Publication number: 20110036597Abstract: A technique enables construction of a simplified inflatable packer. An inflatable packer is constructed with a packer reinforcement layer having at least one fiber layer. The fiber layers provide both mechanical and anti-extrusion qualities in a relatively simple and small package. Depending on the desired application, the inflatable packer also comprises an inner bladder layer and other potential layers, such as an outer seal layer. Mechanical extremities are used to secure longitudinal ends of the various packer layers, including the packer reinforcement layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2009Publication date: February 17, 2011Inventors: Pierre-Yves Corre, Gilles Carree, Guillaume Boutillon, Zeynep Alpman, Stephane Metayer, Jean-Louis Pessin
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Publication number: 20100294516Abstract: A technique enables control over anti-extrusion layer movement during packer inflation. A packer employs a packer nipple having an exterior which uniquely engages distinct layers of the packer. The exterior comprises a plurality of distinct retention features, and each retention feature is designed to engage a specific layer of the packer. An individual retention feature can be uniquely designed to secure an anti-extrusion layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2009Publication date: November 25, 2010Inventors: Pierre-Yves Corre, Gilles Carree
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Publication number: 20100288511Abstract: A technique improves the formation of dependable seals along wellbores. A packer is constructed with a plurality of elastomeric layers and an internal mechanical layer that extend between mechanical extremities. One or more of a variety of features can be added to, or used in conjunction with, the packer to reduce wear and the potential for detrimental damage during use of the packer.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2009Publication date: November 18, 2010Inventors: Pierre-Yves Corre, Gilles Carree, Stephane Metayer
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Publication number: 20100071911Abstract: A technique involves a packer formed as an expandable packer with an internal expandable bladder. The internal expandable bladder is surrounded with a plurality of packer slats oriented in a manner to enable expansion and contraction of the packer. Additional features are incorporated into the bladder and/or slats to facilitate repeated expansion and contraction of the packer while limiting leaks between wellbore regions and preventing extrusion of the bladder.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2008Publication date: March 25, 2010Inventor: Gilles Carree
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Publication number: 20090301635Abstract: A method of curing an inflatable packing is provided that includes providing a packer assembly having an inflatable packer around a mandrel; a polyamide bandage around the inflatable packer; and a sealing layer around both the polyamide bandage and the inflatable packer to from an airtight seal about the inflatable packer, wherein the method further includes curing the assembled packer assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2009Publication date: December 10, 2009Inventors: Pierre-Yves Corre, Gilles Carree, Stephane Metayer
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Patent number: 7363970Abstract: An integral bodied composite packer is constructed entirely of a composite material. It can include an expandable middle portion with an elastomeric cover to engage an exterior surface of a well bore. The expandable portion can include continuous strands of polymeric fibers to reinforce the body and prevent extrusion. The packer body can have longitudinal cuts or slats to provide rigidity of the body after expansion. The slats can overlap. The packer can include an elastomeric cover or layer therein to engage the well bore. The expandable portion can include a reinforcement member in a laminar portion of the body made from high strength alloys, fiber-reinforced polymers and/or elastomers, nanofiber, nanoparticle, and nanotube reinforced polymers and/or elastomers.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2005Date of Patent: April 29, 2008Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: Pierre-Yves Corre, Gilles Carree
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Publication number: 20070215348Abstract: A system and a methodology is utilized in a wellbore to collect samples of formation fluid. A single expandable packer is moved downhole into the wellbore for collection of a fluid sample. The single packer has a sample collection portion disposed in an intermediate location that is sealed off when the single packer is expanded against a wellbore wall. Once engaged with the wellbore wall, a formation fluid sample can be drawn into the single expandable packer for distribution to a sample collection location.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2006Publication date: September 20, 2007Inventors: Pierre-Yves Corre, Gilles Carree
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Publication number: 20070089877Abstract: Improved expandable packer is disclosed. The integral bodied composite packer is constructed entirely of a composite material. It can include an expandable middle portion with an elastomeric cover to engage an exterior surface of a well bore. The expandable portion can include continuous strands of polymeric fibers to reinforce the body and prevent extrusion. The packer body can have longitudinal cuts or slats to provide rigidity of the body after expansion. The slats can overlap. The packer can include an elastomeric cover or layer therein to engage the well bore. The expandable portion can include a reinforcement member in a laminar portion of the body made from at least one of the group consisting of high strength alloys, fiber-reinforced polymers and/or elastomers, nanofiber, nanoparticle, and nanotube reinforced polymers and/or elastomers.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2005Publication date: April 26, 2007Inventors: Pierre-Yves Corre, Gilles Carree