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: 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
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Patent number: 10233718Abstract: A degradable seat arrangement consisting of a pusher; a cone having a tapered face disposed radially outwardly of the pusher; and a seal having a seal deformation face configured to contact the tapered face. A method for creating a seat in a borehole.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2017Date of Patent: March 19, 2019Assignee: BAKER HUGHES, A GE COMPANY, LLCInventor: James Doane
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Publication number: 20190078410Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2017Publication date: March 14, 2019Applicant: Baker Hughes, a GE company, LLCInventors: YingQing Xu, Zhihui Zhang, James Doane, Zhiyue Xu
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Patent number: 10227839Abstract: A downhole tool including a housing, a first portion of a trigger mechanism disposed in the housing, a degradable-on-command component movably disposed within the housing, a second portion of the trigger mechanism disposed in the component, the component being configured to positionally respond to an external input to dispose the first portion and second portion in operational contact with one another resulting in an initiation of degradation of the degradable-on-command component. A method for removing a component of a downhole tool.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2017Date of Patent: March 12, 2019Assignee: BAKER HUGHES, A GE COMPANY, LLCInventors: Yingqing Xu, Zhiyue Xu, James Doane
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Patent number: 10221641Abstract: A downhole assembly includes a matrix material and a unit in contact with the matrix material. The unit includes a core having an energetic material, an activator disposed in direct contact with the core, and at least one layer disposed on the core. The activator includes a triggering system having an igniter and a pre-set timer connected in an electrical circuit. The igniter is inactive in an open condition of the electrical circuit, and, after a pre-set time period, the pre-set timer closes the electrical circuit and the igniter is activated.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2017Date of Patent: March 5, 2019Assignee: BAKER HUGHES, A GE COMPANY, LLCInventors: Zhihui Zhang, Zhiyue Xu, Goang-Ding Shyu, Juan Carlos Flores Perez, James Doane, Yingqing Xu
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Patent number: 10221642Abstract: A downhole assembly includes a downhole tool including a degradable-on-demand material including: a matrix material; and, a unit in contact with the matrix material. The unit includes a core including an energetic material configured to generate energy upon activation to facilitate degradation of the downhole tool; and, an activator disposed in contact with the core, the activator including a triggering system having an electrical circuit and an igniter within the electrical circuit, the 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 the igniter arranged to ignite the energetic material 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: March 5, 2019Assignee: BAKER HUGHES, A GE COMPANY, LLCInventors: Zhihui Zhang, Zhiyue Xu, Goang-Ding Shyu, Juan Carlos Flores Perez, James Doane, Yingqing Xu
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Patent number: 10221643Abstract: A downhole assembly includes a downhole tool including a degradable-on-demand material, the degradable-on-demand material including a matrix material, and a unit in contact with the matrix material, the unit including a core comprising an energetic material configured to generate energy upon activation to facilitate degradation of the downhole tool and, an activator disposed in contact with the core, the activator having 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: March 5, 2019Assignee: BAKER HUGHES, A GE COMPANY, LLCInventors: Zhihui Zhang, Zhiyue Xu, Goang-Ding Shyu, Juan Carlos Flores Perez, James Doane, Yingqing Xu
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Publication number: 20180355694Abstract: A pressure differential plug including a mandrel, a baffle within the mandrel, and one or more passageways in the baffle, the passageways configured and dimensioned to restrict flow therethrough due to a valve coefficient thereof to both allow fluid flow therethrough and simultaneously allow the building of actuation pressure against the baffle without landing a member on the baffle. A borehole system including a borehole, a string in the borehole, the string including a plug as as in any prior embodiment. A method for causing an actuation via pressure including flowing fluid through a baffle of a plug as in any prior embodiment, increasing a flow rate through the baffle to raise pressure upstream of the baffle to an actuation level without seating a member on the baffle.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2017Publication date: December 13, 2018Applicant: Baker Hughes IncorporatedInventors: Steven Robert Merrill, James Doane, Yash Parekh, Ronnie Russell, Andre Porter
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Publication number: 20180291699Abstract: A downhole tool including a housing, a first portion of a trigger mechanism disposed in the housing, a degradable-on-command component movably disposed within the housing, a second portion of the trigger mechanism disposed in the component, the component being configured to positionally respond to an external input to dispose the first portion and second portion in operational contact with one another resulting in an initiation of degradation of the degradable-on-command component.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2017Publication date: October 11, 2018Applicant: Baker Hughes IncorporatedInventors: Yingqing Xu, Zhiyue Xu, James Doane
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Publication number: 20180283121Abstract: A downhole assembly includes a downhole tool including a degradable-on-demand material, the degradable-on-demand material including a matrix material, and a unit in contact with the matrix material, the unit including a core comprising an energetic material configured to generate energy upon activation to facilitate degradation of the downhole tool and, an activator disposed in contact with the core, the activator having 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: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2017Publication date: October 4, 2018Applicant: Baker Hughes IncorporatedInventors: Zhihui Zhang, Zhiyue Xu, Goang-Ding Shyu, Juan Carlos Flores Perez, James Doane, Yingqing Xu
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Publication number: 20180283141Abstract: A downhole assembly includes a matrix material and a unit in contact with the matrix material. The unit includes a core having an energetic material, an activator disposed in direct contact with the core, and at least one layer disposed on the core. The activator includes a triggering system having an igniter and a pre-set timer connected in an electrical circuit. The igniter is inactive in an open condition of the electrical circuit, and, after a pre-set time period, the pre-set timer closes the electrical circuit and the igniter is activated.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2017Publication date: October 4, 2018Applicant: Baker Hughes IncorporatedInventors: Zhihui Zhang, Zhiyue Xu, Goang-Ding Shyu, Juan Carlos Flores Perez, James Doane, Yingqing Xu
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Publication number: 20180283142Abstract: A downhole assembly includes a downhole tool including a degradable-on-demand material including: a matrix material; and, a unit in contact with the matrix material. The unit includes a core including an energetic material configured to generate energy upon activation to facilitate degradation of the downhole tool; and, an activator disposed in contact with the core, the activator including a triggering system having an electrical circuit and an igniter within the electrical circuit, the 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 the igniter arranged to ignite the energetic material 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: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2017Publication date: October 4, 2018Applicant: Baker Hughes IncorporatedInventors: Zhihui Zhang, Zhiyue Xu, Goang-Ding Shyu, Juan Carlos Flores Perez, James Doane, Yingqing Xu
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Patent number: 10077624Abstract: An embodiment of a gripping arrangement includes a mandrel having an axially extending groove therein, a first slip ring about the mandrel, a first cone about the mandrel spaced from the first slip ring, and a key engaged with the groove such that the key is axially movable and rotationally fixed relative to the mandrel. The key is disposed to maintain the spacing between the first slip ring and the first cone. The gripping arrangement also includes a release feature releasably interconnected with the key and method.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2016Date of Patent: September 18, 2018Assignee: BAKER HUGHES, A GE COMPANY, LLCInventor: James Doane
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Publication number: 20180171736Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2017Publication date: June 21, 2018Applicant: Baker Hughes IncorporatedInventors: Zhiyue Xu, James Doane, Yingqing Xu, Zhihui Zhang
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Publication number: 20180171737Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2017Publication date: June 21, 2018Applicant: Baker Hughes IncorporatedInventors: Zhiyue Xu, James Doane, Yingqing Xu, Zhihui Zhang
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Publication number: 20180171738Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2017Publication date: June 21, 2018Applicant: Baker Hughes IncorporatedInventors: Zhiyue Xu, James Doane, Yingqing Xu, Zhihui Zhang
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Publication number: 20180119508Abstract: In one aspect, a downhole element for use in a wellbore with a wellbore fluid is disclosed, including a body formed from a dissolvable material to degrade at a first rate when exposed to the wellbore fluid, at least one cavity defined by the body, a degradation agent disposed within the at least one cavity, wherein 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: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2016Publication date: May 3, 2018Applicant: BAKER HUGHES INCORPORATEDInventors: Tristan Wise, James Doane, Yusheng Yuan
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Publication number: 20180087336Abstract: A single trip coiled tubing conveyed Electronic Submersible Pump and packer deployment system including, a power coiled tubing string, an Electronic Submersible Pump (ESP) connected to the coiled tubing, and an interventionless packer operably connected to the ESP prior to running in a borehole. A method for deploying an Electronic Submersible Pump (ESP) including assembling an ESP to a length compensating device which itself is assembled to an interventionless packer together on a powered coiled tubing, running the assemblage to a target depth, and setting the packer.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2017Publication date: March 29, 2018Applicant: Baker Hughes, a GE company, LLCInventors: Ammar A. Munshi, Jack Farmer, James Doane, Eric Ben Halfmann, David Ruddock, John Mack
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Publication number: 20180030808Abstract: A degradable seat arrangement consisting of a pusher; a cone having a tapered face disposed radially outwardly of the pusher; and a seal having a seal deformation face configured to contact the tapered face. A method for creating a seat in a borehole.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2017Publication date: February 1, 2018Applicant: Baker Hughes, a GE company, LLCInventor: James Doane