Patents by Inventor Ian Raw

Ian Raw 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: 20110191028
    Abstract: A downhole measurement device includes one or more sensors configured to measure a parameter in a well; a plurality of memory tags for storing measurement data from the one or more sensors; and an ejection module configured to release one of the plurality of memory tags upon a predetermined condition. A method for monitoring a well includes deploying of a measurement device having one or more sensors and a plurality of memory tags into a wellbore; obtaining measurement data of the parameter using the one or more sensors; writing the measurement data to one of the plurality of memory tags; releasing the memory tag having the measurement data; allowing the memory tag having the measurement data to be carried by a flow in the wellbore uphole; reading the measurement data from the memory tag having the measurement data at a location remote from the downhole measurement device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2010
    Publication date: August 4, 2011
    Applicant: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Donald W. Ross, Stephen W. Pride, Ian Raw, Emmanuel Balster, Svein Kvernstuen, Rune Gimre, Petrus Gerardus Jacobus Butter, Robert Brent Brough
  • Patent number: 7832471
    Abstract: A fitting arrangement and method of securing a fitting arrangement to a surface is provided. A plurality of adjacent fittings is coupled to and extends from a mounting surface of a structure in a well bore. Each fitting has an engagement surface that is configured to engage with an installation tool for coupling the fitting to the structure. The engagement surfaces of the adjacent fittings in the plurality are offset from each other to thereby define a clearance for the installation tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2010
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: James Verzwyvelt, James Hendricksonj, Ian Raw, Michael Alff
  • Publication number: 20090243282
    Abstract: A fitting arrangement and method of securing a fitting arrangement to a surface is provided. A plurality of adjacent fittings is coupled to and extends from a mounting surface of a structure in a well bore. Each fitting has an engagement surface that is configured to engage with an installation tool for coupling the fitting to the structure. The engagement surfaces of the adjacent fittings in the plurality are offset from each other to thereby define a clearance for the installation tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2008
    Publication date: October 1, 2009
    Applicant: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventors: James Verzwyvelt, James Hendrickson, Ian Raw, Michael Alff
  • Patent number: 7306043
    Abstract: The invention is a system and method a system used to control multiple downhole tools with one control line. The downhole tools may comprise any hydraulically actuated tools, such as valves, packers, or perforating guns. Each tool is associated with an indexer, in one embodiment, so that the tools can be operated in concert and as a system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2007
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Jarle Toekje, Timo Jokela, Ian Raw, Jennifer E. Trittschuh, Jason K. Jonas, Donald W. Ross
  • Patent number: 7071697
    Abstract: A centralizer (1) for position a casing (3) in a conduit (4) passing through underground formations includes measurement means (7) such as an electrode for deriving at least one representative parameter of the formations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2006
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Emmanuel Rioufol, Philippe Gambier, Eric Veignat, Ian Raw, Ian David Bryant
  • Publication number: 20050087344
    Abstract: The invention is a system and method a system used to control multiple downhole tools with one control line. The downhole tools may comprise any hydraulically actuated tools, such as valves, packers, or perforating guns. Each tool is associated with an indexer, in one embodiment, so that the tools can be operated in concert and as a system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2004
    Publication date: April 28, 2005
    Applicant: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Jarle Toekje, Timo Jokela, Ian Raw, Jennifer Trittschuh, Jason Jonas, Donald Ross
  • Publication number: 20040178797
    Abstract: A centralizer (1) for position a casing (3) in a conduit (4) passing through underground formations includes measurement means (7) such as an electrode for deriving at least one representative parameter of the formations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2003
    Publication date: September 16, 2004
    Inventors: Emmanuel Rioufol, Philippe Gambier, Eric Veignat, Ian Raw, Ian David Bryant
  • Patent number: 6378607
    Abstract: A method and system is provided for perforating a casing in a hydrocarbon well so as to avoid perforating in a direction where a cable resides. A mass of metallic material is clamped to the casing at a predetermined offset angle with respect to the cable. The angular position of the metallic mass is detected using a detector placed inside the casing. Then, a perforating gun is oriented based on the detected angular position of the metallic mass and the predetermined offset angle. Finally, the casing is perforated so as to avoid damage to the cable. The cable comprises a number of electrical conductors and is used to communicate with permanent sensors located on the cable in the vicinity of the casing to be perforated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2002
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Sarah Elizabeth Ryan, Ian Raw