Patents by Inventor Jayson A. Byrd

Jayson A. Byrd 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).

  • Static wellhead plug
    Patent number: 5996697
    Abstract: A plug is provided which is specially adapted for statically setting a plug portion within an internal profile formed in a wellhead. In an illustrated preferred embodiment, the plug portion is set by application of fluid pressure to a running tool portion. When set in the profile, the plug portion is secured statically relative to the profile, thereby permitting advantageous utilization of a metal-to-metal seal on the plug portion. The plug portion includes features which maintain its set configuration in the profile. The running tool portion includes multiple pistons which enhance operation of the running tool portion. A disclosed verification tool provides an indication that the plug portion has been properly set.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 7, 1999
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: James D. Vick, Rennie L. Dickson, William R. Welch, Jayson A. Byrd
  • Running tool for static wellhead plug
    Patent number: 5988277
    Abstract: A plug is provided which is specially adapted for statically setting a plug portion within an internal profile formed in a wellhead. In an illustrated preferred embodiment, the plug portion is set by application of fluid pressure to a running tool portion. When set in. the profile, the plug portion is secured statically relative to the profile, thereby permitting advantageous utilization of a metal-to-metal seal on the plug portion. The plug portion includes features which maintain its set configuration in the profile. The running tool portion includes multiple pistons which enhance operation of the running tool portion. A disclosed verification tool provides an indication that the plug portion has been properly set.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 23, 1999
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: James D. Vick, Jr., Rennie L. Dickson, William R. Welch, Jayson A. Byrd
  • Verification apparatus and method for a static wellhead plug
    Patent number: 5957201
    Abstract: A plug is provided which is specially adapted for statically setting a plug portion within an internal profile formed in a wellhead. In an illustrated preferred embodiment, the plug portion is set by application of fluid pressure to a running tool portion. When set in the profile, the plug portion is secured statically relative to the profile, thereby permitting advantageous utilization of a metal-to-metal seal on the plug portion. The plug portion includes features which maintain its set configuration in the profile. The running tool portion includes multiple pistons which enhance operation of the running tool portion. A disclosed verification tool provides an indication that the plug portion has been properly set.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 28, 1999
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: James D. Vick, Jr., Rennie L. Dickson, William R. Welch, Jayson A. Byrd
  • Static wellhead plug and associated methods of plugging wellheads
    Patent number: 5875851
    Abstract: A plug is provided which is specially adapted for statically setting a plug portion within an internal profile formed in a wellhead. In an illustrated preferred embodiment, the plug portion is set by application of fluid pressure to a running tool portion. When set in the profile, the plug portion is secured statically relative to the profile, thereby permitting advantageous utilization of a metal-to-metal seal on the plug portion. The plug portion includes features which maintain its set configuration in the profile. The running tool portion includes multiple pistons which enhance operation of the running tool portion. A disclosed verification tool provides an indication that the plug portion has been properly set.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 2, 1999
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: James D. Vick, Jr., Rennie L. Dickson, William R. Welch, Jayson A. Byrd