Patents by Inventor Jason M. Skufca

Jason M. Skufca 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).

  • REDUCED FLOW MILLING
    Publication number: 20160090804
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus to reduce flow in front of the drill bit while milling improve milling debris size. Reducing flow on the drill bit face while milling allows the drill cuttings to remain at the drilling surface longer and reduce the size of the cuttings. The smaller cuttings increase the ease and speed of cutting removal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2015
    Publication date: March 31, 2016
    Inventors: Scott A. GRUBB, Jason M. SKUFCA, David D. HEARN
  • Cutting dart and method of using the cutting dart
    Patent number: 8459358
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a cutting dart. The cutting dart comprises a dart body including a first pathway. The first pathway is configured to redirect cutting fluid flowing through a coiled tubing so that the cutting fluid flows radially to impinge against an inner surface of the coiled tubing. A seal is positioned around an outer circumference of the dart body. The present disclosure is also directed to an anchor dart. The anchor dart comprises a dart body and a swellable elastomer positioned around an outer circumference of the dart body. Methods of employing the cutting dart and anchor dart are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Assignee: Baker Hughes Incorporated
    Inventors: John G. Misselbrook, Manfred Sach, Jason M. Skufca
  • CUTTING DART AND METHOD OF USING THE CUTTING DART
    Publication number: 20110284224
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a cutting dart. The cutting dart comprises a dart body including a first pathway. The first pathway is configured to redirect cutting fluid flowing through a coiled tubing so that the cutting fluid flows radially to impinge against an inner surface of the coiled tubing. A seal is positioned around an outer circumference of the dart body. The present disclosure is also directed to an anchor dart. The anchor dart comprises a dart body and a swellable elastomer positioned around an outer circumference of the dart body. Methods of employing the cutting dart and anchor dart are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2010
    Publication date: November 24, 2011
    Inventors: John G. Misselbrook, Manfred Sach, Jason M. Skufca