Patents by Inventor Iain Cooper

Iain Cooper 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).

  • Publication number: 20240339021
    Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for an emissions characterization system comprising: one or more trace gas emission monitoring devices; where the one or more trace gas emission detection devices are configured to be connected via a communication network; and where the one or more emission detection devices are further configured to perform one or more of: alert, verify, and quantify anomalous trace gas emissions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2022
    Publication date: October 10, 2024
    Inventors: Iain Cooper, Michael Price McGuire, Garrett Niall John, Santiago Vigil, Brendan James Smith
  • Patent number: 11988598
    Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for an optical head enclosure of a sensor; one or more imbedded nozzles disposed on a surface of the optical head enclosure; an inlet of the one or more imbedded nozzles, where the inlet comprises a nozzle channel for receiving a cleaning solution; a flow channel internal to the optical head enclosure, where the nozzle channel is connected to the flow channel, and where the flow channel comprises an outlet for dispersing the cleaning solution received from the nozzle channel; wherein the inlet comprises a break to stop a nozzle of a cleaning device from reaching a mirror of the sensor; where the outlet directs the cleaning solution from the inlet onto the mirror.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2024
    Assignee: SEEKOPS INC.
    Inventors: Garrett Niall John, Iain Cooper, Andrew David Aubrey
  • Publication number: 20240146226
    Abstract: A system for shifting operation modes of Variable Flux Memory Motor (VFMM) from external inputs includes one or more VFMMs that convert electrical power to kinetic energy, the one or more VFMMs being configured to shift to any one of a plurality of operation modes, one or more man-machine interfaces that receive one or more external inputs from a user, the one or more external inputs being indicative of a target operation mode from the plurality of operation modes selected by the user, and a controller that shifts the operation mode of the one or more VFMMs to the target operation mode based on the one or more external inputs received from the one or more man-machine interfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2023
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Applicant: Jacobi Motors, LLC
    Inventors: Nicolaus Adam Radford, Iain Cooper, Pierre-Olivier Gourmelon, John Parry
  • Patent number: 11725486
    Abstract: A downhole tool system may include one or more containers to hold waste product and a tractor to convey the one or more containers to a storage location within a wellbore. The downhole tool system may also include an anchor to seal against the wellbore and secure the containers at the storage location. Additionally, the downhole tool system may include a disconnect tool to separate the tractor from the containers such that the tractor may be removed from the wellbore while leaving the containers at the storage location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Robert Utter, Rod Shampine, Dmitriy Potapenko, Yu Wang, Iain Cooper
  • Patent number: 11466551
    Abstract: A downhole tool assembly for completing or cleaning a wellbore. The downhole tool assembly may include a perforation gun sub and a laser assembly sub. The perforation gun sub may be used to propagate a shockwave through one or more pre-existing perforations in a formation. The laser assembly sub may be used for treating perforations, e.g. treating the one or more pre-existing perforations. Depending on the parameters of the operation, the treating of the perforations may comprise changing the shape of the perforations and/or making the perforations wider, deeper, or otherwise adjusted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2022
    Assignee: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Harvey Williams, Jeremy P. Harvey, Andrew J. Martin, Iain Cooper, J. Ernest Brown
  • Publication number: 20220010656
    Abstract: A downhole tool system may include one or more containers to hold waste product and a tractor to convey the one or more containers to a storage location within a wellbore. The downhole tool system may also include an anchor to seal against the wellbore and secure the containers at the storage location. Additionally, the downhole tool system may include a disconnect tool to separate the tractor from the containers such that the tractor may be removed from the wellbore while leaving the containers at the storage location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2019
    Publication date: January 13, 2022
    Inventors: Robert Utter, Rod Shampine, Dmitriy Potapenko, Yu Wang, Iain Cooper
  • Publication number: 20210199565
    Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for an optical head enclosure of a sensor; one or more imbedded nozzles disposed on a surface of the optical head enclosure; an inlet of the one or more imbedded nozzles, where the inlet comprises a nozzle channel for receiving a cleaning solution; a flow channel internal to the optical head enclosure, where the nozzle channel is connected to the flow channel, and where the flow channel comprises an outlet for dispersing the cleaning solution received from the nozzle channel; wherein the inlet comprises a break to stop a nozzle of a cleaning device from reaching a mirror of the sensor; where the outlet directs the cleaning solution from the inlet onto the mirror.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2020
    Publication date: July 1, 2021
    Inventors: Garrett Niall John, Iain Cooper, Andrew David Aubrey
  • Patent number: 10072477
    Abstract: A tool for deploying a wellbore plug in a well using flowable eutectic material is disclosed. A tool having a mandrel, an obstruction, and a flowable quantity of eutectic material in a solid state is positioned in the wellbore. The obstruction is actuated and the flowable material is heated to melt. The obstruction supports the flowed material as it cools to form a plug in the wellbore.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2018
    Assignee: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Iain Cooper, Mariano Sanchez, Douglas PipChuk, Mohamed Sadek, Dinesh Patel, Rashmi Bhavsar
  • Publication number: 20160319651
    Abstract: A downhole tool assembly for completing or cleaning a wellbore may include a perforation gun sub, and a laser assembly sub.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2014
    Publication date: November 3, 2016
    Inventors: Harvey Willimas, Jeremy P. Harvey, Andrew J. Martin, Iain Cooper, James Ernest Brown
  • Publication number: 20160319633
    Abstract: A tool for deploying a wellbore plug in a well using flowable eutectic material is disclosed. A tool having a mandrel, an obstruction, and a flowable quantity of eutectic material in a solid state is positioned in the wellbore. The obstruction is actuated and the flowable material is heated to melt. The obstruction supports the flowed material as it cools to form a plug in the wellbore.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2015
    Publication date: November 3, 2016
    Inventors: Iain Cooper, Mariano Sanchez, Douglas PipChuk, Mohamed Sadek, Dinesh Patel, Rashmi Bhavsar
  • Patent number: 9416594
    Abstract: A system and method is provided for drilling a wellbore including a rotary drill bit with a bit body having a plurality of mechanical cutters to cut away formation material as the wellbore is formed; and a directed energy mechanism to direct energy into the formation such that energy from the directed energy mechanism causes fracturing of surrounding material to facilitate drilling in the direction of the directed energy. The energy from the directed energy mechanism is used to enhance the cutting of the mechanical cutters by fracturing surrounding material to facilitate drilling in the direction of the directed energy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Benjamin P. Jeffryes, Iain Cooper, Simon H. Bittleston, Geoffrey C. Downton
  • Publication number: 20150198731
    Abstract: Systems and methods for carrying out seismic surveys and/or conducting permanent reservoir monitoring with autonomous or remote-controlled water vehicles, including surface and submersible vehicles, are described. Additional methods carried out by autonomous or remote-controlled water vehicles and associated with seismic surveys are further described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2015
    Publication date: July 16, 2015
    Inventors: Everhard Muijzert, Kenneth Welker, Iain Cooper, Simon Bittleston, Leendert Combee, Robert Ross, Edward Kotochigov
  • Patent number: 9013952
    Abstract: Systems and methods for carrying out seismic surveys and/or conducting permanent reservoir monitoring with autonomous or remote-controlled water vehicles, including surface and submersible vehicles, are described. Additional methods carried out by autonomous or remote-controlled water vehicles and associated with seismic surveys further described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Assignee: WesternGeco L.L.C.
    Inventors: Everhard Muyzert, Kenneth Welker, Iain Cooper, Simon Bittleston, Leendert Combee, Robert Ross, Edward Kotochigov
  • Publication number: 20140362661
    Abstract: A technique includes a technique includes providing a plurality of acquisition components for performing a survey of a geologic region of interest, where the plurality of acquisition components comprising receivers and at least one source. The technique includes using at least one marine unmanned vehicle to position at least one of the receivers in the survey; and deploying at least at one of the acquisition components in a well or on land.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2014
    Publication date: December 11, 2014
    Applicant: WESTERNGECO L.L.C.
    Inventors: EVERHARD JOHAN MUIJZERT, OLAV LIEN, KENNETH E. WELKER, SUDHIR PAI, HENRY MENKITI, NICOLAE MOLDOVEANU, IAIN COOPER
  • Patent number: 8720608
    Abstract: A directional drilling system, a drilling hammer and a fluid flow telemetry modulator use a plurality of magnets arranged to convert rotational motion into reciprocating linear motion. Various types of motor can provide rotational motion to a part of the magnets and various linkages and other devices can cause steering or operation of a modulator valve. A torsional drilling hammer uses a plurality of magnets arranged to convert reciprocating linear motion into reciprocating rotational motion. A motor and linkage drives the linearly moving part of the magnets, and the rotating part provides torsional impact be striking the linearly moving part of the magnets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Geoffrey C. Downton, Iain Cooper, Mike Williams, Robert Utter
  • Publication number: 20140027178
    Abstract: A system and method is provided for drilling a wellbore including a rotary drill bit with a bit body having a plurality of mechanical cutters to cut away formation material as the wellbore is formed; and a directed energy mechanism to direct energy into the formation such that energy from the directed energy mechanism causes fracturing of surrounding material to facilitate drilling in the direction of the directed energy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2013
    Publication date: January 30, 2014
    Applicant: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Benjamin P. JEFFRYES, Iain COOPER, Simon H. BITTLESTON, Geoffrey C. DOWNTON
  • Publication number: 20130225675
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods to prevent the proliferation of undesired life forms in a subterranean formation, comprising forming a fluid comprising an inhibitor; and introducing the inhibitor to a surface in the formation. Apparatus and methods to prevent the proliferation of undesired life forms along a surface of tubular or equipment for use in the oil field services industry, comprising forming a coating comprising an inhibitor; and introducing the coating to a surface of the tubular or equipment. Apparatus and methods to prevent the proliferation of undesired life forms along a surface of tubular or equipment for use in the oil field services industry, comprising forming a material comprising an inhibitor; and embedding the material into a surface of the tubular or equipment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2011
    Publication date: August 29, 2013
    Applicant: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Gregory Kubala, Iain Cooper, Shawn McCleskey Rimassa, Robert Seth Hartshorne
  • Patent number: 8436743
    Abstract: A system for measuring a parameter within a well comprises a first and second apparatus. The first apparatus comprises a first reel of first wound optic fiber line (or fiber) able to be unwound from the first reel and at least a first sensor able to measure the parameter of the well, wherein information on the parameter can be transmitted through the first optic fiber. The second apparatus comprises a second reel of second wound optic fiber line able to be unwound from the second reel, an extremity of the second optic fiber being fixed to a reference point. A light transmitter or receiver device is linked to the reference point and able to generate or detect a light pulse through the second optic fiber line. Means to exchange the light pulse between first and second optic fiber line are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2013
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: François Auzerais, Iain Cooper, Dominique Guillot, Dominic McCann, Pierre Vigneaux
  • Publication number: 20120318532
    Abstract: An elastomeric-based device configured for use in high temperature downhole environments exceeding about 400° F. The device includes a carbon nanotube mesh configured to dissipate heat relative elastomeric portions thereof so as to provide temperature resistance. Thus, a majority of modulus strength of the elastomeric portions may be maintained along with device functionality even upon exposure to such temperatures. Further, the mesh may also be configured to mimic the modulus character of elastomeric portions to allow a cohesive compliance to the device as a whole. Thus, isolation packers and other expansive downhole devices may particularly benefit from such combined material configurations as detailed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2011
    Publication date: December 20, 2012
    Applicant: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Nitin Y. Vaidya, Iain Cooper, Kuo-Chiang Chen
  • Patent number: 8297367
    Abstract: A mechanism for selectively activating a plurality of downhole pathways including a) a valve having: i) a sleeve coupled for movement between an open and normally closed position; and ii) a valve magnet set mounted to the sleeve; and b) a dart for pumping in hole including a dart magnet set matched to the valve magnet set such that the dart couples to the valve when in close proximity and, in turn, the sleeve moves from the closed position to the open position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2012
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Kuo-Chiang Chen, Hitoshi Tashiro, Iain Cooper, Jahir Pabon, Murat Ocalan