Patents by Inventor Jesse J. Constantine, Jr.

Jesse J. Constantine, Jr. 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: 9109441
    Abstract: An injection apparatus for use in a wellbore is disclosed wherein the apparatus includes a tubular housing and a shield housing disposed outside the tubular housing, the shield housing including a chamber in fluid communication with the tubular housing. The apparatus further includes a piston disposed within the shield housing, the piston coupled to a biasing member, wherein movement of the piston controls fluid communication between the chamber and the wellbore, and wherein the movement of the piston is caused by a pressure change of a fluid within the tubular housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2015
    Assignee: Baker Hughes Incorporated
    Inventors: Kai Sun, Jesse J. Constantine, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20120168164
    Abstract: In one aspect, an injection apparatus for use in a wellbore is disclosed wherein the apparatus includes a tubular housing and a shield housing disposed outside the tubular housing, the shield housing including a chamber in fluid communication with the tubular housing. The apparatus further includes a piston disposed within the shield housing, the piston coupled to a biasing member, wherein movement of the piston controls fluid communication between the chamber and the wellbore, and wherein the movement of the piston is caused by a pressure change of a fluid within the tubular housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2010
    Publication date: July 5, 2012
    Applicant: BAKER HUGHES INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Kai Sun, Jesse J. Constantine, JR.
  • Patent number: 5678633
    Abstract: A shifting tool is provided which is preferably hydraulically actuated. A built-up hydraulic force overcomes a retaining piston, which, in turn, frees up a pivoting linkage whose movements are opposed by a coil spring. The coil spring urges the pivoting linkage outwardly where contact can be made with the internal groove on a shifting sleeve. The shifting tool can be run in with the linkage in the expanded position since the parts are configured to allow the linkage to retract to clear any internal obstructions before reaching the shifting grooves in the shifting sleeve. The pivoting action of the grip on the groove in the shifting sleeve increases the gripping force when jarring occurs. The parts are configured so that there is a minimum of movement of shifting parts which have seals to further reduce potential wear on pressure seals. A compact design is provided which can be useful on sleeves with a range of internal bores.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 21, 1997
    Assignee: Baker Hughes Incorporated
    Inventor: Jesse J. Constantine, Jr.
  • Patent number: 5636694
    Abstract: The invention allows downhole shifting of one or more sleeves, having the same or different dimensions, while running a running tool on coiled tubing. The power stroker feature anchors the running tool to the body of the sleeve housing for proper orientation. Hydraulic pressure is used to stroke the sleeve. A feedback feature is provided to determine from the surface whether the sleeve has fully shifted. The stroking components are resettable upon withdrawal of hydraulic pressure and an emergency shear release is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 1995
    Date of Patent: June 10, 1997
    Assignee: Baker Hughes Incorporated
    Inventors: Hector H. Mireles, Jr., Jesse J. Constantine, Jr.