Patents by Inventor Iain LEVIE

Iain LEVIE 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).

  • Patent number: 11384605
    Abstract: A centralizer assembly includes a tubular comprising a ground-down region and a raised region. A wall thickness of the tubular in the ground-down region is less than a wall thickness of the tubular in the raised region, and the wall thickness of the tubular in the ground-down region is substantially constant as proceeding around the tubular in the ground-down region. The centralizer assembly also includes a centralizer disposed at least partially in the ground-down region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2022
    Assignee: INNOVEX DOWNHOLE SOLUTIONS, INC.
    Inventor: Iain Levie
  • Patent number: 11125024
    Abstract: A downhole tool may include a first end collar configured to be positioned at least partially around a tubular, a second end collar configured to be positioned at least partially around the tubular, a plurality of elongate members extending between and connected to the first and second end collars, and a dissolvable retention member coupled to the second end collar. The dissolvable retention member is configured to maintain a position of the second end collar relative to the first end collar until the dissolvable retention member at least partially dissolves in a downhole fluid. When the dissolvable retention member at least partially dissolves, the second end collar is configured to move with respect to the first end collar, and the plurality of elongate members expand radially outwards.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2021
    Assignee: INNOVEX DOWNHOLE SOLUTIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Justin Kellner, Iain Levie
  • Patent number: 11072979
    Abstract: A cable clamp, modified tubular, and method for securing a cable to a tubular. The cable clamp includes a first base that is configured to be attached to the tubular by a bonding material, and a cover that is configured to be placed on the first base. At least one of the first base or the cover defines a groove extending therein, for receiving a cable through the cable clamp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2021
    Assignee: X-Holding GmbH
    Inventors: Iain Levie, David Levie, Greg Roger
  • Publication number: 20210172263
    Abstract: A centralizer assembly includes a tubular comprising a ground-down region and a raised region. A wall thickness of the tubular in the ground-down region is less than a wall thickness of the tubular in the raised region, and the wall thickness of the tubular in the ground-down region is substantially constant as proceeding around the tubular in the ground-down region. The centralizer assembly also includes a centralizer disposed at least partially in the ground-down region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2020
    Publication date: June 10, 2021
    Inventor: Iain Levie
  • Patent number: 10927611
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing a centralizer assembly includes reducing a diameter of a mandrel such that a turned-down region is formed in the mandrel, positioning a first stop segment in the turned-down region, and positioning a centralizer at least partially in the turned-down region, wherein the first stop segment is positioned intermediate of axial extents of the centralizer, such that the first stop segment at least partially limits a range of motion of the centralizer relative to the mandrel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2021
    Assignee: INNOVEX DOWNHOLE SOLUTIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Greg P. Roger, Jeff Musselwhite, Brent James Lirette, Iain Levie
  • Publication number: 20210025244
    Abstract: A downhole tool may include a first end collar configured to be positioned at least partially around a tubular, a second end collar configured to be positioned at least partially around the tubular, a plurality of elongate members extending between and connected to the first and second end collars, and a dissolvable retention member coupled to the second end collar. The dissolvable retention member is configured to maintain a position of the second end collar relative to the first end collar until the dissolvable retention member at least partially dissolves in a downhole fluid. When the dissolvable retention member at least partially dissolves, the second end collar is configured to move with respect to the first end collar, and the plurality of elongate members expand radially outwards.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2019
    Publication date: January 28, 2021
    Inventors: Justin Kellner, Iain Levie
  • Publication number: 20190136643
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing a centralizer assembly includes reducing a diameter of a mandrel such that a turned-down region is formed in the mandrel, positioning a first stop segment in the turned-down region, and positioning a centralizer at least partially in the turned-down region, wherein the first stop segment is positioned intermediate of axial extents of the centralizer, such that the first stop segment at least partially limits a range of motion of the centralizer relative to the mandrel
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2019
    Publication date: May 9, 2019
    Inventors: Greg P. Roger, Jeff Musselwhite, Brent James Lirette, Iain Levie
  • Patent number: 10208544
    Abstract: A centralizer assembly and method for manufacturing a centralizer assembly. The centralizer assembly includes a mandrel including a first raised region having a first diameter, and a turned-down region having a second diameter, the second diameter being smaller than the first diameter. The centralizer assembly also includes a first stop segment extending at least partially around the mandrel in the turned-down region, and a centralizer disposed at least partially in the turned-down region. The first stop segment is received between axial extents of the centralizer, to limit a range of motion of the centralizer relative to the mandrel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2019
    Assignee: INNOVEX DOWNHOLE SOLUTIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Greg P. Roger, Jeff Musselwhite, Brent James Lirette, Iain Levie
  • Publication number: 20170260815
    Abstract: A cable clamp, modified tubular, and method for securing a cable to a tubular. The cable clamp includes a first base that is configured to be attached to the tubular by a bonding material, and a cover that is configured to be placed on the first base. At least one of the first base or the cover defines a groove extending therein, for receiving a cable through the cable clamp.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2015
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Inventors: Iain Levie, David Levie, Greg Roger
  • Publication number: 20160186505
    Abstract: A centralizer assembly and method for manufacturing a centralizer assembly. The centralizer assembly includes a mandrel including a first raised region having a first diameter, and a turned-down region having a second diameter, the second diameter being smaller than the first diameter. The centralizer assembly also includes a first stop segment extending at least partially around the mandrel in the turned-down region, and a centralizer disposed at least partially in the turned-down region. The first stop segment is received between axial extents of the centralizer, to limit a range of motion of the centralizer relative to the mandrel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2015
    Publication date: June 30, 2016
    Inventors: Greg P. Roger, Jeff Musselwhite, Brent James Lirette, Iain Levie
  • Patent number: 9038738
    Abstract: A centralizer comprises a first body portion, a second body portion, a plurality of bow springs connecting the first body portion to the second body portion, and one or more expandable elements coupled to the first body portion and the second body portion. A method of centralizing a wellbore tubular comprises compressing a bow spring radially inward from a starting position to a compressed position, wherein the bow spring is coupled to a first body portion and a second body portion, applying a tensile force between the first body portion and the second body portion while the bow spring is in the compressed position, and restoring the bow spring from the compressed position to the starting position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2015
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: William Iain Levie, David Levie
  • Patent number: 8573296
    Abstract: A limit collar includes a limit component coupled to a surface of a wellbore tubular; and an interface component engaging the limit component. The interface component may include an extension, and wherein at least one surface of the extension is coupled to the limit component. The extension may also include a side extension.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2013
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventor: Iain Levie
  • Publication number: 20130233568
    Abstract: A centralizer comprises a first body portion, a second body portion, a plurality of bow springs connecting the first body portion to the second body portion, and one or more expandable elements coupled to the first body portion and the second body portion. A method of centralizing a wellbore tubular comprises compressing a bow spring radially inward from a starting position to a compressed position, wherein the bow spring is coupled to a first body portion and a second body portion, applying a tensile force between the first body portion and the second body portion while the bow spring is in the compressed position, and restoring the bow spring from the compressed position to the starting position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2012
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Applicant: HALLIBURTON ENERGY SERVICES, INC.
    Inventors: William Iain Levie, David Levie
  • Patent number: 8505624
    Abstract: A centralizer comprises a first body portion, a second body portion, a plurality of bow springs connecting the first body portion to the second body portion, and a window disposed in the first body portion. The centralizer may also have a wellbore tubular disposed longitudinally within the first body portion, the second body portion, and the plurality of bow springs, and an upset disposed on the surface of the wellbore tubular and within the window.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2013
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventor: Iain Levie
  • Publication number: 20120267121
    Abstract: A limit collar includes a limit component coupled to a surface of a wellbore tubular; and an interface component engaging the limit component. The interface component may include an extension, and wherein at least one surface of the extension is coupled to the limit component. The extension may also include a side extension.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2011
    Publication date: October 25, 2012
    Applicant: HALLIBURTON ENERGY SERVICES, INC.
    Inventor: Iain Levie
  • Publication number: 20120145410
    Abstract: A centralizer comprises a first body portion, a second body portion, a plurality of bow springs connecting the first body portion to the second body portion, and a window disposed in the first body portion. The centralizer may also have a wellbore tubular disposed longitudinally within the first body portion, the second body portion, and the plurality of bow springs, and an upset disposed on the surface of the wellbore tubular and within the window.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2010
    Publication date: June 14, 2012
    Applicant: HALLIBURTON ENERGY SERVICES, INC.
    Inventor: Iain LEVIE