Patents by Inventor Harold Kent
Harold Kent 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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Publication number: 20060278072Abstract: A method and system for transporting a fluid, gas, semi-solid, cryogen, or particulate matter, or combination thereof, between a three-dimensional structure and a substantially two-dimensional structure is disclosed. A system and method for electrically coupling a three-dimensional structure to a substantially two dimensional structure is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2006Publication date: December 14, 2006Inventors: Harold Kent, Steven Kent
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Publication number: 20060219540Abstract: A mechanical limiter device, having: a housing with a slot passing at least partially therearound, the slot forming a plurality of teeth in a side of the housing; a plunger movable within the housing; a biasing mechanism configured to urge the plunger in a proximal direction within the housing; a contact member extending through the slot in the side of the housing, the contact member being configured to advance past at least one of each of the plurality of teeth in the slot each time the plunger is moved back and forth within the housing. The contact member may perform a switching function.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2006Publication date: October 5, 2006Inventors: Harold Kent, James LeVante, Aaron Fine
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Patent number: 7086479Abstract: Methods of expanding well tools, which permit operation of the well tools after expansion, are provided. In a described example, a cementing tool includes a valve and a packer. After the cementing tool is expanded, the valve is selectively opened and closed, and the packer is sealingly engaged in a wellbore.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2004Date of Patent: August 8, 2006Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Roger L. Schultz, Syed Hamid, Harold Kent Beck
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Publication number: 20060016069Abstract: An intelligent connector assembly for use in an interface between a device and a cable, including: a block having a circuit thereon, the block being configured to be received onto a housing, with alignment features on the housing and the block such that the block is receivable in only one orientation into the housing, and a plurality of external interfaces on the block. A method of simultaneously fabricating a plurality of circuit blocks for aligned positioning onto the housing of individual connectors, by: simultaneously fabricating a plurality of blocks on a single sheet of material; cutting a repeating pattern of holes across the single sheet; and separating the single sheet into sections such that each individual block is disposed on an identically shaped section of the single sheet.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2005Publication date: January 26, 2006Applicant: Medconx, Inc.Inventors: Harold Kent, James LeVante, Joseph Layton, Aaron Fine
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Publication number: 20060019512Abstract: An intelligent connector assembly for use in an interface between a device and a cable, including: a block having a circuit thereon, the block being configured to be received onto a housing, with alignment features on the housing and the block such that the block is receivable in only one orientation into the housing, and a plurality of external interfaces on the block. A method of simultaneously fabricating a plurality of circuit blocks for aligned positioning onto the housing of individual connectors, by: simultaneously fabricating a plurality of blocks on a single sheet of material; cutting a repeating pattern of holes across the single sheet; and separating the single sheet into sections such that each individual block is disposed on an identically shaped section of the single sheet.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2004Publication date: January 26, 2006Applicant: Medconx, Inc.Inventors: Harold Kent, James LeVante, Joseph Layton, Aaron Fine
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Publication number: 20050252756Abstract: A mechanical limiter switch for use in a medical or surgical device has a substantially cylindrically shaped housing with a perimeter and an opening in an axial direction. The housing has a pattern along the perimeter. A spring is mounted in the opening along the axial direction, and is pre-stressed for movement in a radial direction and pre-stressed for movement in the axial direction. The spring has a radial member protruding through the pattern of the housing. A plunger is mounted in the opening along the axial direction, abutting the spring for urging the spring in the axial direction and for moving the member in the pattern along the perimeter. After a pre-determined number of activations of the plunger in the axial direction, the member will come to a terminating position and will either contact a pin to establish electrical continuity or at the terminating position break electrical continuity.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 21, 2005Publication date: November 17, 2005Inventors: Harold Kent, James Levante, Aaron Fine, Joseph Layton
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Publication number: 20050139383Abstract: A power transfer pad, having: a non-conductive board having a top and a bottom; a plurality of conductive substrate sections disposed across the top of the non-conductive board; at least one conducting element disposed on each of the conductive substrate sections; a plurality of electrical contacts on the bottom of the non-conductive board, wherein each of the electrical contacts on the bottom of the non-conductive board are in electrical communication with one of the conductive substrate sections on the top of the non-conductive board.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2004Publication date: June 30, 2005Applicant: Medconx, Inc.Inventors: Harold Kent, James Levante
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Patent number: 6799635Abstract: Methods of expanding well tools, which permit operation of the well tools after expansion, are provided. In a described example, a cementing tool includes a valve and a packer. After the cementing tool is expanded, the valve is selectively opened and closed, and the packer is sealingly engaged in a wellbore.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2002Date of Patent: October 5, 2004Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Roger L. Schultz, Syed Hamid, Harold Kent Beck
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Publication number: 20040031610Abstract: Methods of expanding well tools, which permit operation of the well tools after expansion, are provided. In a described example, a cementing tool includes a valve and a packer. After the cementing tool is expanded, the valve is selectively opened and closed, and the packer is sealingly engaged in a wellbore.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2002Publication date: February 19, 2004Inventors: Roger L. Schultz, Syed Hamid, Harold Kent Beck
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Patent number: 6588505Abstract: A system of downhole communication and control is provided in methods and associated apparatus for data retrieval, monitoring and tool actuation. In a described embodiment, an item of equipment installed in a tubular string has a first communication device associated therewith. A tool conveyed into the tubular string has a second communication device therein. Communication is established between the first and second devices. Such communication may be utilized to control operation of the tool, retrieve status information regarding the item of equipment, supply power to the first device and/or identify the item of equipment to the tool.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2000Date of Patent: July 8, 2003Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Harold Kent Beck, Clark E. Robison, Arthur Isadore Burke, Ian Colin Phillips, Elbert Juan Smith, Tance Jackson
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Patent number: 6497280Abstract: A system of downhole communication and control is provided in methods and associated apparatus for data retrieval, monitoring and tool actuation. In a described embodiment, an item of equipment installed in a tubular string has a first communication device associated therewith. A tool conveyed into the tubular string has a second communication device therein. Communication is established between the first and second devices. Such communication may be utilized to control operation of the tool, retrieve status information regarding the item of equipment, supply power to the first device and/or identify the item of equipment to the tool.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2000Date of Patent: December 24, 2002Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Harold Kent Beck, Clark E. Robison, Arthur Isadore Burke, Ian Colin Phillips, Elbert Juan Smith, Tance Jackson
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Patent number: 6481505Abstract: A system of downhole communication and control is provided in methods and associated apparatus for data retrieval, monitoring and tool actuation. In a described embodiment, an item of equipment installed in a tubular string has a first communication device associated therewith. A tool conveyed into the tubular string has a second communication device therein. Communication is established between the first and second devices. Such communication may be utilized to control operation of the tool, retrieve status information regarding the item of equipment, supply power to the first device and/or identify the item of equipment to the tool.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2000Date of Patent: November 19, 2002Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Harold Kent Beck, Clark E. Robison, Arthur Isadore Burke, Ian Colin Phillips, Elbert Juan Smith, Tance Jackson
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Patent number: 6359569Abstract: A system of downhole communication and control is provided in methods and associated apparatus for data retrieval, monitoring and tool actuation. In a described embodiment, an item of equipment installed in a tubular string has a first communication device associated therewith. A tool conveyed into the tubular string has a second communication device therein. Communication is established between the first and second devices. Such communication may be utilized to control operation of the tool, retrieve status information regarding the item of equipment, supply power to the first device and/or identify the item of equipment to the tool.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2000Date of Patent: March 19, 2002Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Harold Kent Beck, Clark E. Robison, Arthur Isadore Burke, Ian Collin Phillips, Elbert Juan Smith, Tance Jackson
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Patent number: 6343649Abstract: A system of downhole communication and control is provided in methods and associated apparatus for data retrieval, monitoring and tool actuation. In a described embodiment, an item of equipment installed in a tubular string has a first communication device associated therewith. A tool conveyed into the tubular string has a second communication device therein. Communication is established between the first and second devices. Such communication may be utilized to control operation of the tool, retrieve status information regarding the item of equipment, supply power to the first device and/or identify the item of equipment to the tool.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 1999Date of Patent: February 5, 2002Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Harold Kent Beck, Clark E. Robison, Arthur Isadore Burke, Ian Colin Phillips, Elbert Juan Smith, Alan Tancel Jackson
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Publication number: 20010042617Abstract: A system of downhole communication and control is provided in methods and associated apparatus for data retrieval, monitoring and tool actuation. In a described embodiment, an item of equipment installed in a tubular string has a first communication device associated therewith. A tool conveyed into the tubular string has a second communication device therein. Communication is established between the first and second devices. Such communication may be utilized to control operation of the tool, retrieve status information regarding the item of equipment, supply power to the first device and/or identify the item of equipment to the tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2000Publication date: November 22, 2001Applicant: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Harold Kent Beck, Clark E. Robison, Arthur Isadore Burke, Ian Colin Phillips, Elbert Juan Smith, Tance Jackson
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Publication number: 20010043146Abstract: A system of downhole communication and control is provided in methods and associated apparatus for data retrieval, monitoring and tool actuation. In a described embodiment, an item of equipment installed in a tubular string has a first communication device associated therewith. A tool conveyed into the tubular string has a second communication device therein. Communication is established between the first and second devices. Such communication may be utilized to control operation of the tool, retrieve status information regarding the item of equipment, supply power to the first device and/or identify the item of equipment to the tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2000Publication date: November 22, 2001Applicant: Halliburton Energy Services Inc.Inventors: Harold Kent Beck, Clark E. Robison, Arthur Isadore Burke, Ian Colin Phillips, Elbert Juan Smith, Tance Jackson
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Publication number: 20010013410Abstract: A system of downhole communication and control is provided in methods and associated apparatus for data retrieval, monitoring and tool actuation. In a described embodiment, an item of equipment installed in a tubular string has a first communication device associated therewith. A tool conveyed into the tubular string has a second communication device therein. Communication is established between the first and second devices. Such communication may be utilized to control operation of the tool, retrieve status information regarding the item of equipment, supply power to the first device and/or identify the item of equipment to the tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2000Publication date: August 16, 2001Applicant: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Harold Kent Beck, Clark E. Robison, Arthur Isadore Burke, Ian Collin Phillips, Elbert Juan Smith, Tance Jackson
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Publication number: 20010013411Abstract: A system of downhole communication and control is provided in methods and associated apparatus for data retrieval, monitoring and tool actuation. In a described embodiment, an item of equipment installed in a tubular string has a first communication device associated therewith. A tool conveyed into the tubular string has a second communication device therein. Communication is established between the first and second devices. Such communication may be utilized to control operation of the tool, retrieve status information regarding the item of equipment, supply power to the first device and/or identify the item of equipment to the tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2000Publication date: August 16, 2001Applicant: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Harold Kent Beck, Clark E. Robison, Arthur Isadore Burke, Ian Colin Phillips, Elbert Juan Smith, Tance Jackson
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Patent number: 6199628Abstract: A downhole force generator includes a longitudinal force generating and transmitting assembly (including, for example, a motor and a threaded shaft that is extended and retracted by operation of the motor) adapted to be moved into a well. A controller is also adapted to be moved into the well and is connected to the longitudinal force generating and transmitting assembly. The controller includes a memory containing a program to control the longitudinal force generating and transmitting assembly to obtain at least one desired operating condition in the well. A sensor can be connected to the controller. A self-contained power source adapted to be moved into the well can also be used. A method of providing an infinitely variable linear force in an oil or gas well is a particular application for such a downhole force generator. This particular method comprises sensing in the well a parameter responsive over a continuum to changes in a selected operating condition in the well.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 1998Date of Patent: March 13, 2001Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Harold Kent Beck, Alan Tancel Jackson, Clark Edward Robison, John Joseph Goiffon
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Patent number: 5687791Abstract: Apparatus and method for testing a well and obtaining a fluid sample therefrom. The apparatus comprises a housing connectable to a tubing string and having a packer at the lower end thereof. The packer is set, and fluid is flowed from a formation or zone of interest into the chamber and then into a sampler in a controlled manner such that the fluid in the housing or sampler does not flash. In one embodiment, a pump is used to flow formation fluid; plugs are used in the housing to first flow dirty fluid and then flow clean fluid into the housing. In another embodiment, a nitrogen cushion is bled slowly to flow fluid into the housing.Type: GrantFiled: December 26, 1995Date of Patent: November 18, 1997Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Harold Kent Beck, Roger Lynn Schultz