Patents by Inventor Harold S. Bissonnette
Harold S. Bissonnette 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: 10689916Abstract: An apparatus or system comprising, or a method utilizing, a pressure-tight head assembly coupling a multi-conductor wireline cable operable for downhole operations within a borehole extending into a subterranean formation. The head assembly comprises: an upper head attachment; a lower head attachment; an upper compression seal assembly; a gripper cone; and a rope socket. The upper compression seal assembly is threaded into and/or otherwise coupled to the upper head attachment in a manner causing the gripper cone to tighten onto the cable jacket.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2014Date of Patent: June 23, 2020Assignee: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATIONInventors: Joseph Varkey, Vadim Protasov, Harold S. Bissonnette
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Patent number: 9464489Abstract: A well logging instrument deployment device according to this aspect of the invention includes a housing configured to be coupled to a pipe string. A latch disposed in the housing and is configured to retain a well logging instrument in a first longitudinal position inside the pipe string. An actuator is configured to release the latch to enable longitudinal movement of the well logging instrument inside the pipe string. A signal detector is operatively coupled to the actuator and is the configured to detect a command signal for operating the actuator.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2014Date of Patent: October 11, 2016Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: Thomas D. MacDougall, Harold S. Bissonnette
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Publication number: 20160060967Abstract: An apparatus or system comprising, or a method utilizing, a pressure-tight head assembly coupling a multi-conductor wireline cable operable for downhole operations within a borehole extending into a subterranean formation. The head assembly comprises: an upper head attachment; a lower head attachment; an upper compression seal assembly; a gripper cone; and a rope socket. The upper compression seal assembly is threaded into and/or otherwise coupled to the upper head attachment in a manner causing the gripper cone to tighten onto the cable jacket.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2014Publication date: March 3, 2016Inventors: Joseph Varkey, Vadim Protasov, Harold S. Bissonnette
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Publication number: 20150376961Abstract: A method for prolonging a wellbore cable life that includes pulling a cable from a wellbore. The method can also include cleaning the cable as the cable is pulled out of the wellbore. The method can also include applying a fluid to the cable as the cable is pulled out of the wellbore.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2015Publication date: December 31, 2015Inventors: Serko Sarian, Harold S. Bissonnette, Sashank Vasireddy
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Publication number: 20140174762Abstract: A well logging instrument deployment device according to this aspect of the invention includes a housing configured to be coupled to a pipe string. A latch disposed in the housing and is configured to retain a well logging instrument in a first longitudinal position inside the pipe string. An actuator is configured to release the latch to enable longitudinal movement of the well logging instrument inside the pipe string. A signal detector is operatively coupled to the actuator and is the configured to detect a command signal for operating the actuator.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2014Publication date: June 26, 2014Applicant: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: Thomas D. MacDougall, Harold S. Bissonnette
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Patent number: 8689867Abstract: A well logging instrument deployment device according to this aspect of the invention includes a housing configured to be coupled to a pipe string. A latch disposed in the housing and is configured to retain a well logging instrument in a first longitudinal position inside the pipe string. An actuator is configured to release the latch to enable longitudinal movement of the well logging instrument inside the pipe string. A signal detector is operatively coupled to the actuator and is the configured to detect a command signal for operating the actuator.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2009Date of Patent: April 8, 2014Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: Tom MacDougall, Harold S. Bissonnette
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Patent number: 8136591Abstract: A wellbore instrument system includes a pipe string extending from earth's surface into a wellbore. The pipe string includes at least one of an electrical conductor and an optical fiber signal communication channel. A power sub is coupled to at least one wireline configurable wellbore instrument. The power sub is also coupled to the pipe string. The instrument is configured to receive electrical power from the power sub. The instrument includes at least one sensor responsive to at least one of movement of the instrument, change in a instrument operating condition and an environmental condition proximate the instrument. The sensor is configured to transmit signals therefrom over the communication channel.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2009Date of Patent: March 20, 2012Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: Christopher S. Del Campo, Harold S. Bissonnette, Reza Taherian
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Publication number: 20110042079Abstract: A well logging instrument deployment device according to this aspect of the invention includes a housing configured to be coupled to a pipe string. A latch disposed in the housing and is configured to retain a well logging instrument in a first longitudinal position inside the pipe string. An actuator is configured to release the latch to enable longitudinal movement of the well logging instrument inside the pipe string. A signal detector is operatively coupled to the actuator and is the configured to detect a command signal for operating the actuator.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2009Publication date: February 24, 2011Inventors: Tom MacDougall, Harold S. Bissonnette
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Publication number: 20100300685Abstract: A wellbore instrument system includes a pipe string extending from earth's surface into a wellbore. The pipe string includes at least one of an electrical conductor and an optical fiber signal communication channel. A power sub is coupled to at least one wireline configurable wellbore instrument. The power sub is also coupled to the pipe string. The instrument is configured to receive electrical power from the power sub. The instrument includes at least one sensor responsive to at least one of movement of the instrument, change in a instrument operating condition and an environmental condition proximate the instrument. The sensor is configured to transmit signals therefrom over the communication channel.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2009Publication date: December 2, 2010Inventors: Christopher S. Del Campo, Harold S. Bissonnette, Reza Taherian
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Patent number: 6725929Abstract: A well completion method performed in a single trip into a well includes inserting a service tool into the well to a desired location; gravel packing the well; and circulating fluids within the wellbore through the service tool to dislodge and remove filter cake residue. A method of completing a subterranean well performed in a single trip into a wellbore includes running a service tool into the well, the service tool defining multiple, selectable flow paths; gravel packing the well; selecting a different flow path of the service tool; removing a filter cake from the wellbore by circulating a fluid through the service tool; spotting specially fluids within the wellbore at desired locations; and removing the service string from the well.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2003Date of Patent: April 27, 2004Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: Harold S. Bissonnette, Jake A. Danos, Mehmet Parlar, Colin J. Price-Smith
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Publication number: 20030188866Abstract: An apparatus for use in wellbores that enables the running in, washing down, gravel packing, reversing excess slurry, and the spotting of post gravel pack fluids on a single trip. The one trip apparatus comprises a housing having an exterior and a longitudinal bore extending therethrough, and a lateral port providing a communication path between the housing longitudinal bore and the exterior of the housing. A first sleeve is disposed within the housing longitudinal bore that has a longitudinal passageway therethrough and is capable of being positioned in an upper position and a lower position relative to the housing. First and second lateral passageways extend through the wall of the first sleeve. A second sleeve is disposed within the first sleeve and also has a longitudinal passageway therethrough. The second sleeve is capable of being positioned in an upper position and a lower position relative to the first sleeve.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2003Publication date: October 9, 2003Inventors: Harold S. Bissonnette, Jake A. Danos, Mehmet Parlar, Colin J. Price-Smith
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Patent number: 6571875Abstract: A circulation tool includes a housing having a longitudinal bore therethrough, a wall, and at least one lateral port through the housing wall and at least two sliding sleeves. At least one circulation flow passage is disposed within the housing wall. A plurality of circulation paths are created by the selective positioning of the at least two sliding sleeves.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2001Date of Patent: June 3, 2003Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: Harold S. Bissonnette, Jake A. Danos, Mehmet Parlar, Colin J. Price-Smith
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Publication number: 20010047867Abstract: An apparatus for use in wellbores that enables the running in, washing down, gravel packing, reversing excess slurry, and the spotting of post gravel pack fluids on a single trip. The one trip apparatus comprises a housing having an exterior and a longitudinal bore extending therethrough, and a lateral port providing a communication path between the housing longitudinal bore and the exterior of the housing. A first sleeve is disposed within the housing longitudinal bore that has a longitudinal passageway therethrough and is capable of being positioned in an upper position and a lower position relative to the housing. First and second lateral passageways extend through the wall of the first sleeve. A second sleeve is disposed within the first sleeve and also has a longitudinal passageway therethrough. The second sleeve is capable of being positioned in an upper position and a lower position relative to the first sleeve.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2001Publication date: December 6, 2001Inventors: Harold S. Bissonnette, Jake A. Danos, Mehmet Parlar, Colin J. Price-Smith
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Patent number: 5988285Abstract: A system for isolating a production pipeline string from the flow of fluids includes an isolation pipe string assembly. The isolation pipe string assembly is positioned by a shifting collet assembly so that in a first position fluids are allowed to the well bore through a sand control production screen. The shifting collet assembly is then used to position the isolation pipe string assembly in a second position wherein seals are placed both above and below the sand control production screen so that fluids are not allowed to re-enter the well bore.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 1997Date of Patent: November 23, 1999Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: Andrew J. Tucker, Harold S. Bissonnette
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Patent number: 4669541Abstract: A stage collar for stage cementing a well casing includes a slidable closing sleeve having ports alignable with ports in the stage collar case. These closing sleeve and stage collar ports communicate with an annulus around the well casing when the stage collar is open. A shift sleeve closes the ports during running in and is actuable by simple drill pipe movements to open and reclose the stage collar ports. The shift sleeve is operably coupled to the closing sleeve by a latch ring which locks the closing sleeve closed and cooperated therewith to form a smooth and substantially uniform inner stage collar bore. The drill pipe is operably connected to the stage collar by a screw-in or latch-in shifting tool which cooperates with the stage collar elements to form a fluidtight passage from the drill pipe to the annulus without entering the well casing interior. A dual stage shifting tool is also shown which permits a two-stage cementing operation to be performed with only one run down the hole.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 1985Date of Patent: June 2, 1987Assignee: Dowell Schlumberger IncorporatedInventor: Harold S. Bissonnette
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Patent number: 4515218Abstract: Casing hardware, such as float collars and shoes, are used in oil well cementing operations. Some of the collars and shoes are constructed of a steel casing with a concrete core inside the casing. The casing structure of the collars and shoes now available places the core under a predominantly shearing force, so that it will fail at relatively low downhole differential pressures. The present invention provides a new design for the casing structure, which places the concrete core under a predominantly compressive force, and greatly increases the amount of pressure the core can withstand without failing.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 1984Date of Patent: May 7, 1985Assignee: The Dow Chemical CompanyInventor: Harold S. Bissonnette