Patents by Inventor Halle Aslaksen

Halle Aslaksen 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).

  • Method for evaluating and improving drilling operations
    Patent number: 7899658
    Abstract: A method for improving drilling performance of a drilling tool assembly is disclosed. The method includes identifying a drilling performance parameter to be improved. One or more potential solutions are defined to improve the drilling performance parameter. A drilling simulation is performed to determine the dynamic response of the drilling tool assembly during a drilling operation. Determining the dynamic response includes determining the interaction of a cutting element of a drill bit with an earth formation. Improvement in the drilling performance parameter is determined based upon the drilling simulation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2011
    Assignee: Smith International, Inc.
    Inventors: Stuart Oliver, Sujian J. Huang, Luis C. Paez, Halle Aslaksen
  • Method for evaluating and improving drilling operations
    Publication number: 20060149518
    Abstract: A method for improving drilling performance of a drilling tool assembly is disclosed. The method includes identifying a drilling performance parameter to be improved. One or more potential solutions are defined to improve the drilling performance parameter. A drilling simulation is performed to determine the dynamic response of the drilling tool assembly during a drilling operation. Determining the dynamic response includes determining the interaction of a cutting element of a drill bit with an earth formation. Improvement in the drilling performance parameter is determined based upon the drilling simulation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2006
    Publication date: July 6, 2006
    Applicant: Smith International, Inc.
    Inventors: Stuart Oliver, Sujian Huang, Luis Paez, Halle Aslaksen
  • Methods for evaluating and improving drilling operations
    Patent number: 7020597
    Abstract: A method for improving drilling performance of a drilling tool assembly is disclosed. The method includes identifying a drilling performance parameter to be improved. One or more potential solutions are defined to improve the drilling performance parameter. A drilling simulation is performed to determine the dynamic response of the drilling tool assembly during a drilling operation. Determining the dynamic response includes determining the interaction of a cutting element of a drill bit with an earth formation. Improvement in the drilling performance parameter is determined based upon the drilling simulation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2006
    Assignee: Smith International, Inc.
    Inventors: Stuart R. Oliver, Sujian Huang, Luis C. Paez, Halle Aslaksen
  • Methods for evaluating and improving drilling operations
    Publication number: 20050273304
    Abstract: Methods and computer systems for performing and using drilling simulations. The drilling simulations can be used to improve drilling performance or demonstrate drilling performance of a drilling profile. One method for creating a drilling profile includes obtaining drilling profile data and performing a drilling simulation using at least a portion of the drilling profile data. Modifications are then recommended for the drilling profile data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2005
    Publication date: December 8, 2005
    Applicant: Smith International, Inc.
    Inventors: Stuart Oliver, Sujian Huang, Luis Paez, Halle Aslaksen
  • Methods for evaluating and improving drilling operations
    Publication number: 20050010382
    Abstract: A method for improving drilling performance of a drilling tool assembly is disclosed. The method includes identifying a drilling performance parameter to be improved. One or more potential solutions are defined to improve the drilling performance parameter. A drilling simulation is performed to determine the dynamic response of the drilling tool assembly during a drilling operation. Determining the dynamic response includes determining the interaction of a cutting element of a drill bit with an earth formation. Improvement in the drilling performance parameter is determined based upon the drilling simulation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2004
    Publication date: January 13, 2005
    Inventors: Stuart Oliver, Sujian Huang, Luis Paez, Halle Aslaksen