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).
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Patent number: 11384605Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 23, 2020Date of Patent: July 12, 2022Assignee: INNOVEX DOWNHOLE SOLUTIONS, INC.Inventor: Iain Levie
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Patent number: 11125024Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 26, 2019Date of Patent: September 21, 2021Assignee: INNOVEX DOWNHOLE SOLUTIONS, INC.Inventors: Justin Kellner, Iain Levie
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Patent number: 11072979Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 22, 2015Date of Patent: July 27, 2021Assignee: X-Holding GmbHInventors: Iain Levie, David Levie, Greg Roger
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Publication number: 20210172263Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2020Publication date: June 10, 2021Inventor: Iain Levie
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Patent number: 10927611Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 4, 2019Date of Patent: February 23, 2021Assignee: INNOVEX DOWNHOLE SOLUTIONS, INC.Inventors: Greg P. Roger, Jeff Musselwhite, Brent James Lirette, Iain Levie
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Publication number: 20210025244Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2019Publication date: January 28, 2021Inventors: Justin Kellner, Iain Levie
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Publication number: 20190136643Abstract: 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 mandrelType: ApplicationFiled: January 4, 2019Publication date: May 9, 2019Inventors: Greg P. Roger, Jeff Musselwhite, Brent James Lirette, Iain Levie
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Patent number: 10208544Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 22, 2015Date of Patent: February 19, 2019Assignee: INNOVEX DOWNHOLE SOLUTIONS, INC.Inventors: Greg P. Roger, Jeff Musselwhite, Brent James Lirette, Iain Levie
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Publication number: 20170260815Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2015Publication date: September 14, 2017Inventors: Iain Levie, David Levie, Greg Roger
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Publication number: 20160186505Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2015Publication date: June 30, 2016Inventors: Greg P. Roger, Jeff Musselwhite, Brent James Lirette, Iain Levie
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Patent number: 9038738Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 9, 2012Date of Patent: May 26, 2015Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: William Iain Levie, David Levie
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Patent number: 8573296Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 25, 2011Date of Patent: November 5, 2013Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventor: Iain Levie
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Publication number: 20130233568Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2012Publication date: September 12, 2013Applicant: HALLIBURTON ENERGY SERVICES, INC.Inventors: William Iain Levie, David Levie
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Patent number: 8505624Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 9, 2010Date of Patent: August 13, 2013Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventor: Iain Levie
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Publication number: 20120267121Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2011Publication date: October 25, 2012Applicant: HALLIBURTON ENERGY SERVICES, INC.Inventor: Iain Levie
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Publication number: 20120145410Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2010Publication date: June 14, 2012Applicant: HALLIBURTON ENERGY SERVICES, INC.Inventor: Iain LEVIE