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).
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Patent number: 10557327Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 22, 2016Date of Patent: February 11, 2020Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Jack Clemens, David Larimore, Mark Holly
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Patent number: 10400532Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 29, 2014Date of Patent: September 3, 2019Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Mark S Holly, Wei Zhang, Jack Clemens, Nikhil Manmadhan Kartha, Josh Lim
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Patent number: 10294743Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 6, 2014Date of Patent: May 21, 2019Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Nikhil M. Kartha, Mark S. Holly, Sean Gregory Thomas, Jack Clemens
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Patent number: 10287860Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 14, 2013Date of Patent: May 14, 2019Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Jacques Babin, Jack Clemens, Matthew Mlcak, Firas Al Ktoot
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Publication number: 20190010780Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2016Publication date: January 10, 2019Inventors: Jack CLEMENS, David LARIMORE, Mark HOLLY
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Publication number: 20170204692Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2014Publication date: July 20, 2017Applicant: HALLIBURTON ENERGY SERVICES, INC.Inventors: Mark S. Holly, Wei Zhang, Jack Clemens, Nikhil Manmadhan Kartha, Josh Lim
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Publication number: 20170016295Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2014Publication date: January 19, 2017Applicant: HALLIBURTON ENERGY SERVICES, INC.Inventors: Nikhil M. KARTHA, Mark S. HOLLY, Sean Gregory THOMAS, Jack CLEMENS
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Publication number: 20160258257Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2013Publication date: September 8, 2016Applicant: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Jacques Babin, Jack Clemens, Matthew Mlcak, Firas Al Ktoot
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Publication number: 20070151732Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 5, 2006Publication date: July 5, 2007Inventors: Jack Clemens, Jerry Foster, Robert Thurman
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Publication number: 20050056427Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2003Publication date: March 17, 2005Inventors: Jack Clemens, Darrell Moore, Michael Campbell
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Patent number: 6572360Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 28, 2000Date of Patent: June 3, 2003Assignee: Golden State Foods CorporationInventors: Dennis Buhlke, Gary Cowart, Henry Araujo, Jack Clemens
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Publication number: 20020182297Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2002Publication date: December 5, 2002Applicant: Golden State Foods Corp.Inventors: Dennis L. Buhlke, Gary Cowart, Henry Araujo, Jack Clemens