Patents by Inventor Jack Clemens

Jack Clemens 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: 10557327
    Abstract: A bridge plug for a well includes an actuator member that moves from a first position such that the bridge plug is in a retracted position and a second position such that the bridge plug is in a deployed position. The bridge plug includes a slip section comprising one or more slips that grip a surface radially outward of the bridge plug in the deployed position and a petal section positioned downward of and adjacent to the slip section, the petal section comprising a plurality of petals that fan radially outward from the bridge plug in the deployed position to catch a slurry. The bridge plug also includes a centralizer section positioned downward of and adjacent to the pedal section, the centralizer section having a plurality of centralizers that ramp outwardly in an upward direction in the deployed position for centralizing the bridge plug.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2020
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Jack Clemens, David Larimore, Mark Holly
  • Patent number: 10400532
    Abstract: A downhole tool includes a tool body and a first anchoring device integrated with the tool body. The first anchoring device includes at least two linear actuators within and non-perpendicular to the tool body, each of the at least two linear actuators configured to move a corresponding contact pad between a retracted position and an anchor position. The first anchoring device also includes at least one guide component coupled to each contact pad to restrict movement of a corresponding contact pad to a predetermined path.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2019
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark S Holly, Wei Zhang, Jack Clemens, Nikhil Manmadhan Kartha, Josh Lim
  • Patent number: 10294743
    Abstract: The disclosure provides a downhole anchoring apparatus for use in a downhole tool. An example downhole anchoring apparatus may include a housing with a hub provided within the housing. The hub may be arranged to rotate in a bidirectional fashion about a longitudinal axis. The downhole anchoring apparatus may also include a deployment linkage. The deployment linkage may be coupled to the hub by a hinge so that when the hub is rotated in a first direction, a distal end of the deployment linkage is extended radially outward from the central axis, and when the hub is rotated in a second direction, the distal end of the deployment linkage is retracted toward the central axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Nikhil M. Kartha, Mark S. Holly, Sean Gregory Thomas, Jack Clemens
  • Patent number: 10287860
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus include mechanically perforating a tubular positioned in a subterranean wellbore. A plurality of mechanical penetrators are moved radially outward, simultaneously or sequentially, in response to an actuating force applied from a downhole power unit or tubing pressure. After perforating the downhole tubular, the penetrators are retracted for re-use at a new location or for retrieval. A slip assembly can secure the tool in position during use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2019
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Jacques Babin, Jack Clemens, Matthew Mlcak, Firas Al Ktoot
  • Publication number: 20190010780
    Abstract: A bridge plug for a well includes an actuator member that moves from a first position such that the bridge plug is in a retracted position and a second position such that the bridge plug is in a deployed position. The bridge plug includes a slip section comprising one or more slips that grip a surface radially outward of the bridge plug in the deployed position and a petal section positioned downward of and adjacent to the slip section, the petal section comprising a plurality of petals that fan radially outward from the bridge plug in the deployed position to catch a slurry. The bridge plug also includes a centralizer section positioned downward of and adjacent to the pedal section, the centralizer section having a plurality of centralizers that ramp outwardly in an upward direction in the deployed position for centralizing the bridge plug.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2016
    Publication date: January 10, 2019
    Inventors: Jack CLEMENS, David LARIMORE, Mark HOLLY
  • Publication number: 20170204692
    Abstract: A downhole tool includes a tool body and a first anchoring device integrated with the tool body. The first anchoring device includes at least two linear actuators within and non-perpendicular to the tool body, each of the at least two linear actuators configured to move a corresponding contact pad between a retracted position and an anchor position. The first anchoring device also includes at least one guide component coupled to each contact pad to restrict movement of a corresponding contact pad to a predetermined path.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2014
    Publication date: July 20, 2017
    Applicant: HALLIBURTON ENERGY SERVICES, INC.
    Inventors: Mark S. Holly, Wei Zhang, Jack Clemens, Nikhil Manmadhan Kartha, Josh Lim
  • Publication number: 20170016295
    Abstract: The disclosure provides a downhole anchoring apparatus for use in a downhole tool. An example downhole anchoring apparatus may include a housing with a hub provided within the housing. The hub may be arranged to rotate in a bidirectional fashion about a longitudinal axis. The downhole anchoring apparatus may also include a deployment linkage. The deployment linkage may be coupled to the hub by a hinge so that when the hub is rotated in a first direction, a distal end of the deployment linkage is extended radially outward from the central axis, and when the hub is rotated in a second direction, the distal end of the deployment linkage is retracted toward the central axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2014
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Applicant: HALLIBURTON ENERGY SERVICES, INC.
    Inventors: Nikhil M. KARTHA, Mark S. HOLLY, Sean Gregory THOMAS, Jack CLEMENS
  • Publication number: 20160258257
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus are presented for mechanically perforating a tubular positioned in a subterranean wellbore. A plurality of mechanical penetrators are moved radially outward, simultaneously or sequentially, in response to an actuating force applied from a downhole power unit or tubing pressure. After perforating the downhole tubular, the penetrators are retracted for re-use at a new location or for retrieval. A slip assembly can secure the tool in position during use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2013
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Applicant: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Jacques Babin, Jack Clemens, Matthew Mlcak, Firas Al Ktoot
  • Publication number: 20070151732
    Abstract: A downhole impact generator (60) is adapted to be moved to a target location within a wellbore (68) for transmitting a jarring force to a well tool (72) positioned in the wellbore (68). The downhole impact generator (60) includes a downhole power unit (62) having a moveable shaft (66) and a jarring tool (64). The jarring tool (64) is operably engageable with the well tool (72) and is operably coupled with the moveable shaft (66) of the downhole power unit (62) such that when the jarring tool (64) is operably engaged with the well tool (72), linear movement of the moveable shaft (66) energizes the jarring tool (64) such that a jarring force can be transmitted by the jarring tool (64) to the well tool (72).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2006
    Publication date: July 5, 2007
    Inventors: Jack Clemens, Jerry Foster, Robert Thurman
  • Publication number: 20050056427
    Abstract: A downhole force generator (60) adapted to be moved to a target location within a wellbore (70) for interaction with a well tool (74) previously positioned in the wellbore (70) comprises a downhole power unit (62) having a moveable shaft (68). An anchor (64) is operably associated with the downhole power unit (62). The anchor (64) has an anchoring configuration and a running configuration. In the anchoring configuration, the anchor (64) longitudinally secures the downhole force generator (60) within the wellbore (70). An operating tool (66) is operably associated with the downhole power unit (62) and is operably engageable with the well tool (74) such that when the operating tool (66) is operably engaged with the well tool (74) and the anchor (64) is in the anchoring configuration, movement of the moveable shaft (68) will transmit a force to the well tool (74).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2003
    Publication date: March 17, 2005
    Inventors: Jack Clemens, Darrell Moore, Michael Campbell
  • Patent number: 6572360
    Abstract: The present invention is an apparatus and method pertaining the food patty production. The present invention allows high output production of food product patties at reduced machine operating speeds. This is accomplished by effectively utilizing a mold plate with multiple rows of patty cavities. Thus, more patties can be molded at slower operating speeds. This aspect of the present invention reduces normal wear and tear on machines resulting in high efficiency output. The present invention operated at reciprocating frequencies lower than those used in machines known in the industry can potentially increase output by two-fold, or more. The present invention is also designed to produce patties of uniform size, weight and texture thereby promoting consistent cooking and food safety. This is accomplished by a (1) specified operation timing sequence and (2) custom designed fill slots which serve as a conduit between a food product source and a patty cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2003
    Assignee: Golden State Foods Corporation
    Inventors: Dennis Buhlke, Gary Cowart, Henry Araujo, Jack Clemens
  • Publication number: 20020182297
    Abstract: An improved machine for forming food patties in which multiple rows of food patties are extruded into a mold plate through separate fill slots, enabling higher production rates and improved efficiency due to less waste of food material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2002
    Publication date: December 5, 2002
    Applicant: Golden State Foods Corp.
    Inventors: Dennis L. Buhlke, Gary Cowart, Henry Araujo, Jack Clemens