Patents by Inventor J. Robert Bailey

J. Robert Bailey 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: 5582251
    Abstract: The invention discloses an apparatus for storing one or more constituents in a downhole tool. The constituents are segregated from each other until such time as the tool is actuated. At that time, the constituents are forced from their storage position and mixed as they are pushed from their storage position. The resultant mix is then directed to the location where the mixture will finally be placed for eventual solidification. The apparatus and method are useful for inflation of bridge plugs or external casing packers, as well as other downhole applications. Significant time is provided for the surface operator prior to initiation of the constituent elements by segregating the ingredients until shortly before they are mixed and directed to their final destination. Should a problem arise prior to mixing, the unmixed ingredients can be withdrawn from the wellbore.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 10, 1996
    Assignees: Baker Hughes Incorporated, Exxon Production Research Company
    Inventors: J. Robert Bailey, Rustom K. Mody, Richard G. Van Buskirk