Patents by Inventor James Doane
James Doane 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: 11873700Abstract: A method of manufacturing a valve of a tool for use downhole includes changing a flow characteristic of the valve. A load is applied to a first nozzle secured in a housing of the valve via a first release member, wherein a magnitude of the load is greater than a release threshold of the first release member, to release the first release member. The first nozzle is removed from the housing, and a second nozzle is secured in the housing via a second release member.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2022Date of Patent: January 16, 2024Assignee: BAKER HUGHES OILFIELD OPERATIONS LLCInventors: Marc Samuelson, Kyle Henagan, James Doane
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Patent number: 11499385Abstract: A releasable locking assembly including a housing, a body defining a longitudinally extending flow bore having a first end and a second end disposed within the housing, a window defined through a radial wall of the body, a locking segment having an outer convex surface of a first radius defined by distance from a first axis, and an inner concave surface of a second radius defined by distance from a second axis different than the first axis, the locking segment disposed at least in part in the window, and a support member disposed within the body and moveable between a position where the support member drives the locking segment into engagement with the housing and a position where the support member unsupports the locking segment with regard to engagement with the housing.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2021Date of Patent: November 15, 2022Assignee: BAKER HUGHES OILFIELD OPERATIONS LLCInventors: James Doane, Christopher Young, Gary Anderson, David Ruddock
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Publication number: 20220268130Abstract: A downhole tool, a nozzle assembly for the downhole tool and a nozzle. The nozzle assembly includes an orifice in a housing of the downhole tool. The orifice has a housing groove. A nozzle is insertable into the orifice, the nozzle including a nozzle groove. A release member secures the nozzle to the housing by disposing a first portion of the release member in the housing groove and a second portion of the release member in the nozzle groove. The first portion is removable from the second portion upon applying a force to the nozzle above a release threshold. The nozzle includes a body having an outlet end, a nozzle groove on a surface of the body for receiving a release member to secure the nozzle within a housing, and a seal groove for isolating the nozzle groove from an environment at the outlet end.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2022Publication date: August 25, 2022Applicant: Baker Hughes Oilfield Operations LLCInventors: James Doane, Kyle Henagan, Marc Samuelson
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Publication number: 20220243546Abstract: A releasable locking assembly including a housing, a body defining a longitudinally extending flow bore having a first end and a second end disposed within the housing, a window defined through a radial wall of the body, a locking segment having an outer convex surface of a first radius defined by distance from a first axis, and an inner concave surface of a second radius defined by distance from a second axis different than the first axis, the locking segment disposed at least in part in the window, and a support member disposed within the body and moveable between a position where the support member drives the locking segment into engagement with the housing and a position where the support member unsupports the locking segment with regard to engagement with the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2021Publication date: August 4, 2022Applicant: Baker Hughes Oilfield Operations LLCInventors: James Doane, Christopher Young, Gary Anderson, David Ruddock
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Publication number: 20220228463Abstract: A method of manufacturing a valve of a tool for use downhole includes changing a flow characteristic of the valve. A load is applied to a first nozzle secured in a housing of the valve via a first release member, wherein a magnitude of the load is greater than a release threshold of the first release member, to release the first release member. The first nozzle is removed from the housing, and a second nozzle is secured in the housing via a second release member.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2022Publication date: July 21, 2022Applicant: Baker Hughes Oilfield Operations LLCInventors: Marc Samuelson, Kyle Henagan, James Doane
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Patent number: 11053750Abstract: A drag block for retaining slips on a tool includes a body having a substantially annular outer surface and a substantially annular inner surface, and a plurality of drag block members resiliently mounted to the substantially annular outer surface. Each of the plurality of drag block members includes a support element and a block element. The support element has a first end fixedly mounted to the substantially annular outer surface and a second, cantilevered end. The drag block is mounted to the second cantilevered end.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2019Date of Patent: July 6, 2021Assignee: BAKER HUGHES OILFIELD OPERATIONS LLCInventors: Gary L. Anderson, Christopher David Young, James Doane, Guijun Deng
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Patent number: 11015409Abstract: A system for degrading a structure includes the structure formed of a degradable-on-demand material, an ignitor arranged to transfer heat to the structure; and, a mechanical impactor movable with respect to the structure, wherein the ignitor increases in temperature upon impact of the mechanical impactor into the ignitor, and heat from the ignitor initiates degradation of the structure.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2017Date of Patent: May 25, 2021Assignee: BAKER HUGHES, A GE COMPANY, LLCInventors: YingQing Xu, Zhihui Zhang, James Doane, Zhiyue Xu
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Patent number: 10907429Abstract: A tubular includes an outer surface and an inner surface defining a passage. A plug is arranged in the tubular blocking the passage. The plug is formed from a disintegrating on demand (DOD) material. An ignition device is coupled to the plug. An excitation mechanism is selectively operatively associated with the ignition device. The excitation mechanism selectively activates the ignition device to break apart the plug.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2017Date of Patent: February 2, 2021Assignee: BAKER HUGHES, A GE COMPANY, LLCInventors: YingQing Xu, Beau Wright, Zhiyue Xu, James Doane, Mike Johnson, Jack Farmer, David Ruddock
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Publication number: 20200378196Abstract: A drag block for retaining slips on a tool includes a body having a substantially annular outer surface and a substantially annular inner surface, and a plurality of drag block members resiliently mounted to the substantially annular outer surface. Each of the plurality of drag block members includes a support element and a block element. The support element has a first end fixedly mounted to the substantially annular outer surface and a second, cantilevered end. The drag block is mounted to the second cantilevered end.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2019Publication date: December 3, 2020Applicant: Baker Hughes Oilfield Operations LLCInventors: Gary L. Anderson, Christopher David Young, James Doane, Guijun Deng
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Patent number: 10822898Abstract: A settable device including a radially enlargeable portion, a force retention pathway operably connected to the radially enlargeable portion to maintain a setting force to the radially enlargeable portion, a material disposed within the force retention pathway of the device, the material retaining force when in solid form and disengaging force retention when in fluid form.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2018Date of Patent: November 3, 2020Assignee: BAKER HUGHES, A GE COMPANY, LLCInventor: James Doane
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Patent number: 10822910Abstract: A packer including a body having a first axial end and a second axial end, an element disposed about the body, and a flow passage within the body extending from the first axial end to the second axial end. The body defines a first pathway including a first port dimensioned and configured to receive a first penetrator and a second opening having a dimension smaller than the first port, the first port being located at the first axial end of the body and the second opening being located at the second axial end of the body. A second pathway defined by the body includes a second port dimensioned and configured to receive a second penetrator and a first opening having a dimension smaller than the second port, the second port being located at the second axial end of the body and the first opening being located at the first axial end of the body.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2018Date of Patent: November 3, 2020Assignee: BAKER HUGHES, A GE COMPANY, LLCInventor: James Doane
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Patent number: 10648276Abstract: A slip and cone arrangement including a slip having a centrally located cone interconnection feature, and a cone having a slip retention feature engageable with the interconnection feature. A slip including a body, the body having a T section, and an engagement section, the engagement section having a centrally located cone interconnection feature.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2018Date of Patent: May 12, 2020Assignee: BAKER HUGHES, A GE COMPANY, LLCInventors: Gary Anderson, James Doane
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Publication number: 20200040691Abstract: A packer including a body having a first axial end and a second axial end; an element disposed about the body; a flow passage within the body extending from the first axial end to the second axial end; a first pathway including a first port dimensioned and configured to receive a first penetrator and a second opening having a dimension smaller than the first port, the first port being located at the first axial end of the body and the second opening being located at the second axial end of the body; and a second pathway including a second port dimensioned and configured to receive a second penetrator and a first opening having a dimension smaller than the second port, the second port being located at the second axial end of the body and the first opening being located at the first axial end of the body.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2018Publication date: February 6, 2020Applicant: Baker Hughes, a GE company, LLCInventor: James Doane
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Publication number: 20190352991Abstract: A settable device including a radially enlargeable portion, a force retention pathway (between 20 and 42 or between 20 and 160) operably connected to the radially enlargeable portion to maintain a setting force to the radially enlargeable portion, a material disposed within the force retention pathway (between 20 and 42 or between 20 and 160) of the device, the material retaining force when in solid form and disengaging force retention when in fluid form.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2018Publication date: November 21, 2019Applicant: Baker Hughes, a GE company, LLCInventor: James Doane
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Publication number: 20190338605Abstract: A slip and cone arrangement including a slip having a centrally located cone interconnection feature, and a cone having a slip retention feature engageable with the interconnection feature. A slip including a body, the body having a T section, and an engagement section, the engagement section having a centrally located cone interconnection feature.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2018Publication date: November 7, 2019Applicant: Baker Hughes, a GE company, LLCInventors: Gary Anderson, James Doane
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Patent number: 10364632Abstract: A downhole assembly arranged within a borehole includes a downhole tool including a degradable-on-demand material, the degradable-on-demand material including: a matrix material; and, an energetic material configured to generate energy upon activation to facilitate the degradation of the downhole tool; and, a triggering system including: an electrical circuit; an igniter in the electrical circuit arranged to ignite the energetic material; a sensor configured to sense a target event or parameter within the borehole; and, a control unit arranged to receive sensed signals from the sensor and to deliver a start signal to the electrical circuit in response to the sensed signals indicating an occurrence of the target event or parameter; wherein, after the start signal is delivered from the control unit, the electrical circuit is closed and the igniter is initiated.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2017Date of Patent: July 30, 2019Assignee: BAKER HUGHES, A GE COMPANY, LLCInventors: Zhiyue Xu, James Doane, Yingqing Xu, Zhihui Zhang
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Patent number: 10364630Abstract: A downhole assembly includes a downhole tool including a degradable-on-demand material and a triggering system. The degradable-on-demand material includes a matrix material and an energetic material configured to generate energy upon activation to facilitate the degradation of the downhole tool. The triggering system includes an igniter arranged to ignite the downhole tool, an electrical circuit, and a pre-set timer. In an open condition of the circuit the igniter is not activated, and in a closed condition of the circuit the igniter is activated. The pre-set timer is operable to close the electrical circuit after a pre-set time period.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2017Date of Patent: July 30, 2019Assignee: BAKER HUGHES, A GE COMPANY, LLCInventors: Zhiyue Xu, James Doane, Yingqing Xu, Zhihui Zhang
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Patent number: 10364631Abstract: A downhole assembly includes a downhole tool including a degradable-on-demand material including: a matrix material; and, an energetic material configured to generate energy upon activation to facilitate the degradation of the downhole tool; and, a triggering system including: an electrical circuit having an open condition and a closed condition, the electrical circuit configured to be in the closed condition after movement of an object downhole that engages directly or indirectly with the triggering system; and, an igniter within the electrical circuit, the igniter arranged to ignite the downhole tool in the closed condition of the electrical circuit. In the open condition of the electrical circuit the igniter is inactive, and in the closed condition of the electrical circuit the igniter is activated.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2017Date of Patent: July 30, 2019Assignee: BAKER HUGHES, A GE COMPANY, LLCInventors: Zhiyue Xu, James Doane, Yingqing Xu, Zhihui Zhang
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Patent number: 10358887Abstract: A downhole element for use in a wellbore with a wellbore fluid. The downhole element includes a body formed from a dissolvable material to degrade at a first rate when exposed to the wellbore fluid, with at least one cavity defined by the body. A degradation agent is disposed within the at least one cavity. The at least one cavity selectively releases the degradation agent and the degradation agent degrades the body at a second rate when exposed to the wellbore fluid and the dissolvable material.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2016Date of Patent: July 23, 2019Assignee: BAKER HUGHES, A GE COMPANY, LLCInventors: Tristan Wise, James Doane, Yusheng Yuan
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Publication number: 20190112887Abstract: A tubular includes an outer surface and an inner surface defining a passage. A plug is arranged in the tubular blocking the passage. The plug is formed from a disintegrating on demand (DOD) material. An ignition device is coupled to the plug. An excitation mechanism is selectively operatively associated with the ignition device. The excitation mechanism selectively activates the ignition device to break apart the plug.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2017Publication date: April 18, 2019Applicant: Baker Hughes, a GE company, LLCInventors: YingQing Xu, Beau Wright, Zhiyue Xu, James Doane, Mike Johnson, Jack Farmer, David Ruddock