Patents by Inventor Joe Steele

Joe Steele 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).

  • Publication number: 20140224510
    Abstract: A casing window assembly and methods for installing the casing window assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2013
    Publication date: August 14, 2014
    Applicant: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventor: David Joe Steele
  • Patent number: 8763701
    Abstract: A system for opening a window (320) in lateral wellbore construction. The system includes a window joint (300) that is operable to be interconnected within a casing string. The window joint (300) has a window (304) formed therein that is defined by at least one score line (306) that creates a preferentially weaken region within the window joint (300) enabling internal removal of the window (304) in a predictable manner without generating wellbore debris. A window removal tool (310) is operable to be run in the casing string. The window removal tool (310) is operably engagable with the window (304) such that actuation of the window removal tool (310) internally removes the window (304) from the window joint (300), thereby opening the window (320).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2014
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: David Joe Steele, Neil Hepburn
  • Publication number: 20140178235
    Abstract: A method for use in producing a stator for a progressing cavity apparatus which includes the use of electroforming to produce the stator tube. A stator tube for a progressing cavity apparatus which is produced using electroforming and a stator for a progressing cavity apparatus which includes a stator tube produced using electroforming.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2013
    Publication date: June 26, 2014
    Applicant: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventor: David Joe Steele
  • Publication number: 20140144652
    Abstract: An apparatus for circumferentially orienting a downhole latch assembly in a wellbore. The downhole latch assembly has a plurality of latch keys including a primary latch key. The apparatus includes a casing string positionable in the wellbore. A window joint is interconnected in the casing string. A latch coupling having a latch profile is interconnected in the casing string downhole of the window joint. An orienting subassembly interconnected in the casing string has an orienting profile positioned uphole of the latch profile such that, after operable engagement of the primary latch key with the orienting profile, axial alignment of the latch assembly with the latch coupling causes operable engagement of the latch keys with the latch profile.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2013
    Publication date: May 29, 2014
    Applicant: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventor: David Joe Steele
  • Publication number: 20140144617
    Abstract: A system for circumferentially aligning a downhole latch subsystem in a wellbore. The system includes an outer tool assembly including a latch coupling having a latch profile and a slot subassembly having an axially extending slot profile. An inner tool assembly is positionable within the outer tool assembly. The inner tool assembly includes a latch assembly having a plurality of latch keys and an orienting subassembly having a plurality orienting keys. In operation, after axial alignment of the orienting subassembly with the slot subassembly, rotation of the orienting subassembly causes operable engagement of at least one orienting key with the slot profile and, thereafter, axial alignment of the latch assembly with the latch coupling causes operable engagement of the latch keys with the latch profile.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2014
    Publication date: May 29, 2014
    Applicant: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Stuart Alexander Telfer, Espen Dahl, David Joe Steele, Lester Barett Dupler
  • Patent number: 8701775
    Abstract: A method for completion of a lateral wellbore using a high pressure multibore junction assembly, which comprises a tubular main leg and a tubular lateral leg. The tubular main leg is secured within a main wellbore and the tubular lateral leg is positioned through a lateral wellbore. The tubular main leg and the tubular lateral leg may be stabilized relative to each other as the multibore junction assembly is lowered into the main wellbore.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2014
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventor: David Joe Steele
  • Patent number: 8678097
    Abstract: A system for circumferentially aligning a downhole latch subsystem in a wellbore. The system includes an outer tool assembly including a latch coupling having a latch profile and a slot subassembly having an axially extending slot profile. An inner tool assembly is positionable within the outer tool assembly. The inner tool assembly includes a latch assembly having a plurality of latch keys and an orienting subassembly having a plurality orienting keys. In operation, after axial alignment of the orienting subassembly with the slot subassembly, rotation of the orienting subassembly causes operable engagement of at least one orienting key with the slot profile and, thereafter, axial alignment of the latch assembly with the latch coupling causes operable engagement of the latch keys with the latch profile.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2014
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Stuart Alexander Telfer, Espen Dahl, David Joe Steele, Lester Barett Dupler
  • Patent number: 8636485
    Abstract: A method for use in producing a stator for a progressing cavity apparatus which includes the use of electroforming to produce the stator tube. A stator tube for a progressing cavity apparatus which is produced using electroforming and a stator for a progressing cavity apparatus which includes a stator tube produced using electroforming.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2014
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventor: David Joe Steele
  • Publication number: 20140000914
    Abstract: A high pressure multibore junction assembly and method for completion of a lateral wellbore using a high pressure multibore junction assembly, which comprises a tubular main leg and a tubular lateral leg. The tubular main leg is secured within a main wellbore and the tubular lateral leg is positioned through a lateral wellbore. The tubular main leg and the tubular lateral leg may be stabilized relative to each other as the multibore junction assembly is lowered into the main wellbore.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2013
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Inventor: David Joe Steele
  • Publication number: 20130277040
    Abstract: A milling assembly and methods for milling an opening for a lateral wellbore in a section of casing or in a cement liner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2013
    Publication date: October 24, 2013
    Inventor: David Joe Steele
  • Publication number: 20130255968
    Abstract: A casing window assembly and methods for installing the casing window assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2013
    Publication date: October 3, 2013
    Applicant: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventor: David Joe Steele
  • Patent number: 8516273
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for porting digital rights management services. In one aspect, a system includes: a hardware processor; one or more memory devices coupled with the hardware processor and effecting an operating system for the hardware processor; and a digital rights management (DRM) component having a DRM adaptor configured to check whether the hardware processor has a hardware-based encryption element, use the hardware-based encryption element if available, and use a software-based encryption element if the hardware-based encryption element is not available, wherein the software-based encryption element includes code compiled from source code for the hardware processor, the source code prepared for different computer platforms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2013
    Assignee: Asobe Systems Incorporated
    Inventors: Shyam S. Vijay, Joe Steele, Roderick David Schultz
  • Publication number: 20130166921
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for porting digital rights management services. In one aspect, a system includes: a hardware processor; one or more memory devices coupled with the hardware processor and effecting an operating system for the hardware processor; and a digital rights management (DRM) component having a DRM adaptor configured to check whether the hardware processor has a hardware-based encryption element, use the hardware-based encryption element if available, and use a software-based encryption element if the hardware-based encryption element is not available, wherein the software-based encryption element includes code compiled from source code for the hardware processor, the source code prepared for different computer platforms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2011
    Publication date: June 27, 2013
    Applicant: ADOBE SYSTEMS INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Shyam S. Vijay, Joe Steele, Roderick David Schultz
  • Patent number: 8376066
    Abstract: Assemblies can be disposed in a subterranean bore. An assembly can include a surface that can divert a cutting tool for creating a branch wellbore and that can divert a completion component for completing the branch wellbore without requiring the assembly or part of the assembly from being removed from a parent wellbore prior to the completion component being diverted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2013
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: David Joe Steele, Aditya Shailesh Deshmukh
  • Publication number: 20130000907
    Abstract: A milling assembly and methods for milling an opening for a lateral wellbore in a section of casing or in a cement liner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2011
    Publication date: January 3, 2013
    Applicant: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventor: David Joe Steele
  • Publication number: 20120305268
    Abstract: A high pressure multibore junction assembly and methods for completion of a lateral wellbore using the high pressure multibore junction assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2011
    Publication date: December 6, 2012
    Applicant: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventor: David Joe Steele
  • Publication number: 20120298362
    Abstract: A system for opening a window (320) in lateral wellbore construction. The system includes a window joint (300) that is operable to be interconnected within a casing string. The window joint (300) has a window (304) formed therein that is defined by at least one score line (306) that creates a preferentially weaken region within the window joint (300) enabling internal removal of the window (304) in a predictable manner without generating wellbore debris. A window removal tool (310) is operable to be run in the casing string. The window removal tool (310) is operably engagable with the window (304) such that actuation of the window removal tool (310) internally removes the window (304) from the window joint (300), thereby opening the window (320).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2011
    Publication date: November 29, 2012
    Applicant: HALLIBURTON ENERGY SERVICES, INC.
    Inventors: David Joe Steele, Neil Hepburn
  • Publication number: 20120267093
    Abstract: A well system for forming a window in a casing string positioned in a wellbore. The system includes first and second steel casing joints (462, 464) interconnectable within the casing string. An aluminum exit joint (460) is positioned between the first and second steel casing joints (462, 464). The aluminum exit joint (460) has a first interconnection with the first steel casing joint (462) and a second interconnection with the second steel casing joint (464). The aluminum exit joint (460) is operable to have the window formed therethrough. A first sleeve (470) is positioned within the first interconnection to provide galvanic isolation between the aluminum exit joint (460) and the first steel casing joint (462). A second sleeve (472) is positioned within the second interconnection to provide galvanic isolation between the aluminum exit joint (460) and the second steel casing joint (464).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2011
    Publication date: October 25, 2012
    Applicant: HALLIBURTON ENERGY SERVICES, INC.
    Inventors: Michael Paul Zimmerman, David Joe Steele, Pao-Shih Chen
  • Publication number: 20120111636
    Abstract: Assemblies can be disposed in a subterranean bore. An assembly can include a surface that can divert a cutting tool for creating a branch wellbore and that can divert a completion component for completing the branch wellbore without requiring the assembly or part of the assembly from being removed from a parent wellbore prior to the completion component being diverted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2010
    Publication date: May 10, 2012
    Applicant: HALLIBURTON ENERGY SERVICES, INC
    Inventors: David Joe Steele, Aditya Shailesh Deshmukh
  • Publication number: 20110290476
    Abstract: Assemblies that can be disposed in a subterranean bore and that can facilitate branch wellbore creation are described. An assembly can include threadedly coupled components having inner and outer sealing members in grooves. The sealing member can cooperate with the components to provide a pressure seal. The assembly can also include a venting member for equalizing pressure in a chamber defined by the coupled components. One of the components can be made from aluminum. At least part of that component can be coated with a coating material that is nonconductive.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2010
    Publication date: December 1, 2011
    Inventors: David Joe Steele, Srinivasa Prasanna Vemuri