Patents by Inventor Jeff W. Simons

Jeff W. Simons 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).

  • Patent number: 8490685
    Abstract: A method and apparatus associated with the production of hydrocarbons. In one embodiment, the method describes connecting multiple wells to a stimulation fluid pumping system via a pumping system manifold. The pumping system manifold is adjusted to provide a first well flow path from the stimulation fluid pumping system to a first well. Then, a first stimulation treatment is pumped into the first well. Concurrently with the pumping of the first stimulation treatment, a second well is prepared for a second stimulation treatment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2013
    Assignee: ExxonMobil Upstream Research Company
    Inventors: Randy C. Tolman, William A. Sorem, Kris J. Nygaard, Jeff W. Simons, Curtis W. Kofoed
  • Publication number: 20090114392
    Abstract: A method and apparatus associated with the production of hydrocarbons. In one embodiment, the method describes connecting multiple wells to a stimulation fluid pumping system via a pumping system manifold. The pumping system manifold is adjusted to provide a first well flow path from the stimulation fluid pumping system to a first well. Then, a first stimulation treatment is pumped into the first well. Concurrently with the pumping of the first stimulation treatment, a second well is prepared for a second stimulation treatment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2006
    Publication date: May 7, 2009
    Inventors: Randy C. Tolman, William A. Sorem, Kris J. Nygaard, Jeff W. Simons, Curtis W. Kofoed