Patents by Inventor Jason M. Harper
Jason M. Harper 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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Publication number: 20160312555Abstract: A tool including a cone having a single ramp surface. A backup disposed on the ramp surface; a pusher having one or more slips. The pusher in contact with the backup and configured to force the backup along the ramp surface during use of the tool. A method for fracturing a formation through which a borehole passes.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2015Publication date: October 27, 2016Applicant: BAKER HUGHES INCORPORATEDInventors: YINGQING XU, JASON M. HARPER
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Publication number: 20160290093Abstract: A compression set sealing element preferably 85A-95A TDI-Ester Polyurethane is compressed axially and retained against extrusion by CEM anti-extrusion rings. The compressed state of the sealing element is locked in by a degradable lock ring assembly. The mandrel is secured to an upper end of a slip cone and a breakable slip ring is secured by a wireline setting tool until the set position is reached. The slip ring breaks into segments that are pulled up the slip cone as the setting tool pushes on a sleeve to axially compress the sealing element and lock in the set. The sealing element is retained against extrusion by CEM anti-extrusion rings. When the setting tool is removed a ball seat is exposed for delivery of a ball to build pressure into the formation for fracturing. The entirety of the plug then disintegrates from well fluid exposure.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2015Publication date: October 6, 2016Applicant: BAKER HUGHES INCORPORATEDInventors: James C. Doane, Jason M. Harper, Yingqing Xu, Barbara A. Pratt, Gary L. Anderson, David S. Bishop, Antonio C. Ruffo, Robert J. Taylor, Anton David, David K. Acquaye
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Publication number: 20160290092Abstract: A compression set sealing element preferably 85A-95A TDI-Ester Polyurethane is compressed axially and retained against extrusion by CEM anti-extrusion rings. The compressed state of the sealing element is locked in by a degradable lock ring assembly. The mandrel is secured to an upper end of a slip cone and a breakable slip ring is secured by a wireline setting tool until the set position is reached. The slip ring breaks into segments that are pulled up the slip cone as the setting tool pushes on a sleeve to axially compress the sealing element and lock in the set. The sealing element is retained against extrusion by CEM anti-extrusion rings. When the setting tool is removed a ball seat is exposed for delivery of a ball to build pressure into the formation for fracturing. The entirety of the plug then disintegrates from well fluid exposure.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2015Publication date: October 6, 2016Applicant: BAKER HUGHES INCORPORATEDInventors: James C. Doane, Jason M. Harper, Yingqing Xu, Barbara A. Pratt, Gary L. Anderson, David S. Bishop, Antonio C. Ruffo, Robert J. Taylor, David K. Acquaye
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Publication number: 20160215589Abstract: A tubular actuation system includes a housing and an activatable sleeve including a first assembly having a first radially movable seat, a second assembly having a second radially movable seat, and an insert disposed between the first and second assemblies. The activatable sleeve is movable longitudinally from a first position to a second position, and from a second position to a third position within the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2015Publication date: July 28, 2016Applicant: BAKER HUGHES INCORPORATEDInventors: James Scott Sanchez, Jason M. Harper, James G. King
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Publication number: 20160160593Abstract: Therefore in one aspect, an anchoring device is disclosed, including: a degradable substrate with a first hardness wherein an outer extent of the degradable surface includes at least one retaining feature; and a granular gripping material associated with the outer extent of the degradable substrate and the at least one retaining feature, wherein the at least one retaining feature retains the granular gripping material and the granular gripping material has a second hardness greater than the first hardness. In certain embodiments, the at least one retaining feature is at least one bump ring. In certain embodiments, the at least one bump ring is at least one segmented bump ring. In certain embodiments, the at least one retaining feature is at least one helical feature. In certain embodiments, the at least one retaining feature is at least one knurled region. In certain embodiments, the degradable substrate includes a leading protrusion.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2015Publication date: June 9, 2016Inventors: Yingqing Xu, Jason M. Harper, Barbara Pratt
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Publication number: 20160138370Abstract: An apparatus for performing a wellbore operation includes a retrievable tubular defining an axial flowbore and having at least one opening providing fluid communication between the flowbore and a formation, and a degradable diverter disposed at least partially in an annulus between a wellbore and the retrievable tubular, and adjacent to the at least one opening. The degradable diverter comprises a material that structurally degrades over an engineered time interval in response to an applied stimulus. The degradable diverter also directs a stimulation fluid exiting through the at least one opening towards the formation. The degradable diverter is connected to the retrievable tubular, a stimulation fluid is pumped through the flowbore. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract, which will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the general subject matter of the technical disclosure.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2014Publication date: May 19, 2016Applicant: BAKER HUGHES INCORPORATEDInventors: Juan C. Flores, Jason M. Harper, James S. Sanchez
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Publication number: 20160084072Abstract: An apparatus can include a conveyance device having a flow bore, an isolator forming a testing volume at least partially defined by an inner surface of a wellbore tubular, and one or more pressure sensors generating signals representative of a pressure in the testing volume while the conveyance device moves the isolator axially through the wellbore tubular. The isolator substantially isolates a testing fluid received from the flow bore in the testing volume from an adjacent bore of the wellbore tubular. A location of at least one flow path in the wellbore tubular is identified by estimating a pressure of the testing fluid in the testing volume. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract, which will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the general subject matter of the technical disclosure.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2014Publication date: March 24, 2016Applicant: BAKER HUGHES INCORPORATEDInventors: Juan C. Flores, Edward J. O'Malley, Jason M. Harper
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Publication number: 20160076337Abstract: A tubular assembly includes a turbular member having at least one opening, and a sleeve slidingly mounted relative to the tubular member. The sleeve is shiftable between an open configuration in which the at least one opening is exposed and a closed configuration in which the at least one opening is covered by the sleeve. A degradable locking member is mounted relative to one of the turbular and the sleeve. The degradable locking member selectively retains the sleeve in the open configuration. The degradable locking member is configured to degrade when exposed to a downhole fluid allowing the sleeve to be shifted to the closed configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2014Publication date: March 17, 2016Applicant: BAKER HUGHES INCORPORATEDInventors: Jason M. Harper, James G. King, James Scott Sanchez
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Publication number: 20150345244Abstract: A fully disintegrating plug has a passage therethrough and a ball seat at an upper end. The seal material that comprises plastic nuggets, sand and a grease binder is initially disposed behind a protective sleeve. A wireline setting tool creates relative movement between a plunger and a mandrel body that has a ramp surface adjacent the outlet of the protective sleeve. The sleeve outlet is closed for running in but plunger movement pushes the seal material so as to displace the closure at the sleeve outlet with the seal material that is forced up the mandrel ramp surface and against the surrounding tubular. After an object is landed on the mandrel seat and the treating is concluded, the plug components are caused to disintegrate or otherwise fail for complete removal. Multiple plugs are contemplated for fracturing or other treating applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2014Publication date: December 3, 2015Applicant: Baker Hughes IncorporatedInventors: James C. Doane, James G. King, Jason M. Harper, Robert J. Taylor, Bennett M. Richard
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Publication number: 20150211324Abstract: The frack plug has a sealing element that reforms when set to hold differential pressure. The element is granular with adhesive to hold the granular particles together but allow the shape to reform under setting force. The adhesive can be broken down with a chemical agent or in other ways to allow the seal to reform to the sealing position at the desired depth. As a result the structural components can disintegrate and the seal assembly can fragment into small pieces that can be circulated out of the well or allowed to drop to the hole bottom. The seal can have particles of controlled electrolytic materials (CEM), natural or synthetic sand, swelling or non-swelling rubber. The assembly can contain pellets that selectively release to initiate the breakdown of the structural components of the frack plug.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2014Publication date: July 30, 2015Applicant: Baker Hughes IncorporatedInventors: James G. King, James C. Doane, Jason M. Harper, Robert J. Taylor, Erwin D. Hernaez
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Patent number: 7661470Abstract: An expandable packer or anchor is disclosed. It features a gripping device integral to or mounted in a sleeve over the mandrel. Upon expansion, a sealing element engages an outer tubular and the gripping device, such as wickers on slips, preferably digs into the outer tubular. The expansion is preferably by pressure and can incorporate pressure intensifiers delivered by slick line or wire line. Release is accomplished by a release tool, which is delivered on slick line or wire line. It stretches the anchor or packer longitudinally, getting it to retract radially, for release. The release tool can be combined with packers or anchors that have a thin walled feature in the mandrel, to release by pulling the mandrel apart.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2002Date of Patent: February 16, 2010Assignee: Baker Hughes IncorporatedInventors: James C. Doane, Jason M. Harper, John Lindley Baugh
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Patent number: 7588077Abstract: Disclosed herein is a downhole tubular sealing system. The sealing system includes, a deformable tubular sealable to a first tubular and a second tubular. The deformable tubular includes, a first deformable portion configured to deform in a first radial direction, a second deformable portion configured to deform in a second radial direction, and a third deformable portion configured to deform in the first radial direction. The second deformable portion is positioned longitudinally between the first deformable portion and the third deformable portion and at least one of the first deformable portion and the third deformable portion is sealable to the first tubular when the first deformable portion or the third deformable portion is deformed. Further, the second deformable portion is sealable to the second tubular when the second deformable portion is deformed.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2007Date of Patent: September 15, 2009Assignee: Baker Hughes IncorporatedInventor: Jason M. Harper
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Publication number: 20090058017Abstract: Disclosed herein is a downhole tubular sealing system. The sealing system includes, a deformable tubular sealable to a first tubular and a second tubular. The deformable tubular includes, a first deformable portion configured to deform in a first radial direction, a second deformable portion configured to deform in a second radial direction, and a third deformable portion configured to deform in the first radial direction. The second deformable portion is positioned longitudinally between the first deformable portion and the third deformable portion and at least one of the first deformable portion and the third deformable portion is sealable to the first tubular when the first deformable portion or the third deformable portion is deformed. Further, the second deformable portion is sealable to the second tubular when the second deformable portion is deformed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2007Publication date: March 5, 2009Applicant: BAKER HUGHES INCORPORATEDInventor: Jason M. Harper
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Patent number: 7493945Abstract: A packer device includes a central packer mandrel and a radially surrounding expansion mandrel. At least one slip mandrel carrying wickers surrounds the expansion mandrel and is secured in place upon the expansion mandrel by an annular retaining ring. The slip mandrel is secured to the retaining ring by screw connectors that pass through the slip mandrel and into retainer segments. The retaining ring is clamped between the slip mandrel and segments. Additionally, the packer device carries a fluid seal that is made up of a thermoplastic material with elastomeric energizing elements.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2008Date of Patent: February 24, 2009Assignee: Baker Hughes IncorporatedInventors: James C. Doane, Jason M. Harper, Nicholas S. Conner
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Publication number: 20080196884Abstract: A packer device includes a central packer mandrel and a radially surrounding expansion mandrel. At least one slip mandrel carrying wickers surrounds the expansion mandrel and is secured in place upon the expansion mandrel by an annular retaining ring. The slip mandrel is secured to the retaining ring by screw connectors that pass through the slip mandrel and into retainer segments. The retaining ring is clamped between the slip mandrel and segments. Additionally, the packer device carries a fluid seal that is made up of a thermoplastic material with elastomeric energizing elements.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2008Publication date: August 21, 2008Applicant: Baker Hughes IncorporatedInventors: James C. Doane, Jason M. Harper, Nicholas S. Conner
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Patent number: 7387170Abstract: A packer device includes a central packer mandrel and a radially surrounding expansion mandrel. At least one slip mandrel carrying wickers surrounds the expansion mandrel and is secured in place upon the expansion mandrel by an annular retaining ring. The slip mandrel is secured to the retaining ring by screw connectors that pass through the slip mandrel and into retainer segments. The retaining ring is clamped between the slip mandrel and segments. Additionally, the packer device carries a fluid seal that is made up of a thermoplastic material with elastomeric energizing elements.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2005Date of Patent: June 17, 2008Assignee: Baker Hughes IncorporatedInventors: James C. Doane, Jason M. Harper, Nicholas S. Conner
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Patent number: 7341110Abstract: A packer device includes a central packer mandrel and a radially surrounding expansion mandrel that can expand radially. At least one slip mandrel carrying wickers surrounds the expansion mandrel and a plurality of axial slots are disposed within the slip mandrel.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2005Date of Patent: March 11, 2008Assignee: Baker Hughes IncorporatedInventors: James C. Doane, Jason M. Harper
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Patent number: 7134504Abstract: An expandable packer or anchor is disclosed. It features a gripping device integral to or mounted in a sleeve over the mandrel. Upon expansion, a sealing element engages an outer tubular and the gripping device, such as wickers on slips, preferably digs into the outer tubular. The expansion is preferably by pressure and can incorporate pressure intensifiers delivered by slick line or wire line. Release is accomplished by a release tool, which is delivered on slick line or wire line. It stretches the anchor or packer longitudinally, getting it to retract radially, for release. The release tool can be combined with packers or anchors that have a thin walled feature in the mandrel, to release by pulling the mandrel apart.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2004Date of Patent: November 14, 2006Assignee: Baker Hughes IncorporatedInventors: James C. Doane, Jason M. Harper, John Lindley Baugh
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Patent number: 7117949Abstract: An expandable packer or anchor is disclosed. It features a gripping device integral to or mounted in a sleeve over the mandrel. Upon expansion, a sealing element engages an outer tubular and the gripping device, such as wickers on slips, preferably digs into the outer tubular. The expansion is preferably by pressure and can incorporate pressure intensifiers delivered by slick line or wire line. Release is accomplished by a release tool, which is delivered on slick line or wire line. It stretches the anchor or packer longitudinally, getting it to retract radially, for release. The release tool can be combined with packers or anchors that have a thin walled feature in the mandrel, to release by pulling the mandrel apart.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2005Date of Patent: October 10, 2006Assignee: Baker Hughes IncorporatedInventors: James C. Doane, Jason M. Harper, John Lindley Baugh
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Patent number: 7051805Abstract: An expandable packer or anchor is disclosed. It features a gripping device integral to or mounted in a sleeve over the mandrel and mating undulating surfaces to help maintain grip under changing load conditions. Upon expansion, pressure on a sealing element is enhanced by nodes to increase internal pressure as it engages an outer tubular. Adjacent retaining rings limit extrusion and enhance grip. A gripping device, such as wickers on slips, preferably digs into the outer tubular. The expansion is preferably by pressure and can incorporate pressure intensifiers delivered by slick line or wire line. Release is accomplished by a release tool, which is delivered on slick line or wire line. It stretches the anchor or packer longitudinally, getting it to retract radially, for release. The release tool can be combined with packers or anchors that have a thin walled feature in the mandrel, to release by pulling the mandrel apart.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2002Date of Patent: May 30, 2006Assignee: Baker Hughes IncorporatedInventors: James C. Doane, Jason M. Harper