Patents by Inventor Joel E. McClurkin

Joel E. McClurkin 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).

  • Technique for deploying expandables
    Patent number: 7036600
    Abstract: A technique for deploying expandables is provided. The technique comprises actuating an expansion tool such that the expansion tool imparts an outwardly directed radial force on an expandable tubular. More specifically, the expansion tool imparts radial expansion forces against an interior surface of the tubular thereby allowing the tubular to be deployed in a wellbore environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2006
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Craig D. Johnson, Joel E. McClurkin, Kian Rasa, Peter A. Goode, David L. Malone
  • Technique for deploying expandables
    Publication number: 20040020660
    Abstract: A technique for deploying expandables is provided. The technique comprises actuating an expansion tool such that the expansion tool imparts an outwardly directed radial force on an expandable tubular. More specifically, the expansion tool imparts radial expansion forces against an interior surface of the tubular thereby allowing the tubular to be deployed in a wellbore environment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2003
    Publication date: February 5, 2004
    Inventors: Craig D. Johnson, Joel E. McClurkin, Kian Rasa, Peter A. Goode, David L. Malone