Patents by Inventor John Hardesty
John Hardesty 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).
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Patent number: 11719093Abstract: A fluid control system includes a fluid control device configured to be connected to at least one of two casing elements in a well, for controlling a fluid flow between a bore of the fluid control device and a zone located outside the casing elements; and a tracer material located within an inner chamber of a body of the fluid control device, the tracer material being uniquely associated with the fluid control device. The fluid control device is configured to release, when activated, the tracer material out of the inner chamber.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2022Date of Patent: August 8, 2023Assignee: GEODYNAMICS, INC.Inventors: Dennis Roessler, John Hardesty
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Patent number: 11680468Abstract: A gun assembly for perforating a well, the gun assembly including a single carrier; a first gun cluster, the first gun cluster including first plural shaped charges; and a second gun cluster, the second gun cluster including second plural shaped charges. The first gun cluster and the second gun cluster are placed in the single carrier.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2019Date of Patent: June 20, 2023Assignee: GEODYNAMICS, INC.Inventors: Dennis Roessler, John Hardesty
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Patent number: 11608737Abstract: A fluid control system includes a fluid control device configured to be connected to at least one of two casing elements in a well, for controlling a fluid flow between a bore of the fluid control device and a zone located outside the casing elements; and a tracer material located within an inner chamber of a body of the fluid control device, the tracer material being uniquely associated with the fluid control device. The fluid control device is configured to release, when activated, the tracer material out of the inner chamber.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2020Date of Patent: March 21, 2023Assignee: GEODYNAMICS, INC.Inventors: Dennis Roessler, John Hardesty
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Publication number: 20220268149Abstract: A fluid control system includes a fluid control device configured to be connected to at least one of two casing elements in a well, for controlling a fluid flow between a bore of the fluid control device and a zone located outside the casing elements; and a tracer material located within an inner chamber of a body of the fluid control device, the tracer material being uniquely associated with the fluid control device. The fluid control device is configured to release, when activated, the tracer material out of the inner chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2022Publication date: August 25, 2022Applicant: GEODYNAMICS, INC.Inventors: Dennis Roessler, John Hardesty
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Patent number: 11236576Abstract: A downhole isolation tool for sealing a casing in a well, the downhole isolation including plural parts made of a composite material, each part having a preset functionality with regard to sealing the casing; and a sealing element configured to seal the casing. At least two parts of the plural parts have a single, combined body.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2019Date of Patent: February 1, 2022Assignee: GEODYNAMICS, INC.Inventor: John Hardesty
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Patent number: 10920515Abstract: A setting tool (402) for setting a plug in a well, the setting tool (402) including a body (404) extending along a longitudinal axis X; a rod (408) extending along the longitudinal axis of the body (404), from an upstream end (402B) to a downstream end (402A) of the body (404); a chamber (406) formed at the downstream end (402A) of the body; and a restriction element (450) located in the chamber (406). The rod (408) extends through the entire chamber (406) and the restriction element (450) is located between the rod (408) and a wall (404A) of the chamber (406).Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2018Date of Patent: February 16, 2021Assignee: GEODYNAMICS, INC.Inventors: Dennis Roessler, John Hardesty, Kevin George, Michael Wroblicky
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Patent number: 10851613Abstract: A downhole isolation system for sealing a well, the downhole isolation system including a setting tool having an internal chamber; a first restriction element placed within the internal chamber; and a second restriction element placed within the internal chamber, separate from the first restriction element.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2018Date of Patent: December 1, 2020Assignee: GEODYNAMICS, INC.Inventors: Michael Wroblicky, Kevin George, Dennis Roessler, John Hardesty
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Patent number: 10704357Abstract: A downhole tool for connecting an interior of a casing to a formation, the downhole tool including an inner housing extending along a longitudinal axis X; an outer housing that encloses the inner housing and forms first and second chambers; a piston that separates the first and second chambers; a port that fluidly communicates an outside and inside of the downhole tool; and a stopping mechanism that prevents the piston from opening the port. The piston interrupts the fluid communication between the outside and inside the downhole tool.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2018Date of Patent: July 7, 2020Assignee: GEODYNAMICS, INC.Inventors: Dennis Roessler, John Hardesty, Kevin George
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Patent number: 10704358Abstract: A downhole tool for connecting an interior of a casing to a formation, the downhole tool including an inner housing extending along a longitudinal axis X; an outer housing that encloses the inner housing and forms first to fourth chambers; a first piston that separates the first and second chambers; a second piston that separates the third and fourth chambers; a port that is configured to fluidly communicate an outside and inside of the downhole tool; and a stopping mechanism that prevents the second piston from opening the port. The second piston is positioned to separate the port into an outer portion and an inner portion to interrupt a fluid communication between the outside and inside of the downhole tool.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2018Date of Patent: July 7, 2020Assignee: GEODYNAMICS, INC.Inventors: Dennis Roessler, John Hardesty, Kevin George
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Patent number: 10677047Abstract: A technique is provided for modeling flow simulations at downhole reservoir conditions and rock formations after performing wellbore perforations. By utilizing these flow simulations, a user may be able to simulate and compare different scenarios, thereby facilitating a more effective, profitable, and realistic choice of perforating systems and operating conditions.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2019Date of Patent: June 9, 2020Assignee: GEODYNAMICS, INC.Inventors: Matthew Bell, John Hardesty, Sashi B. Gunturu
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Publication number: 20190277133Abstract: A technique is provided for modeling flow simulations at downhole reservoir conditions and rock formations after performing wellbore perforations. By utilizing these flow simulations, a user may be able to simulate and compare different scenarios, thereby facilitating a more effective, profitable, and realistic choice of perforating systems and operating conditions.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2019Publication date: September 12, 2019Inventors: Matthew Bell, John Hardesty, Sashi B. Gunturu
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Patent number: 10352153Abstract: A technique is provided for modeling flow simulations at downhole reservoir conditions and rock formations after performing wellbore perforations. By utilizing these flow simulations, a user may be able to simulate and compare different scenarios, thereby facilitating a more effective, profitable, and realistic choice of perforating systems and operating conditions.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2014Date of Patent: July 16, 2019Assignee: GEODYNAMICS, INC.Inventors: Matthew Bell, John Hardesty, Sashi Gunturu
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Publication number: 20160024911Abstract: A technique is provided for modeling flow simulations at downhole reservoir conditions and rock formations after performing wellbore perforations. By utilizing these flow simulations, a user may be able to simulate and compare different scenarios, thereby facilitating a more effective, profitable, and realistic choice of perforating systems and operating conditions.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2014Publication date: January 28, 2016Applicant: GEODynamics, Inc.Inventors: Matt Bell, John Hardesty, Sashi Gunturu
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Patent number: 8627707Abstract: An improved test setup facility, referred to as a “Quick Development Cell” (QDC), which allows for rapid turnaround testing with valuable feedback to a design engineer. Because the QDC allows for quick and efficient testing at a sufficient frequency, QDC tests are compatible with production quality control. In addition to fostering improvement of the API's Section 2 type tests using stressed natural rock for benchmark experiments, the QDC tests allow for progress to be made towards the development of a flow-optimized shape charge and superior well performance.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2009Date of Patent: January 14, 2014Assignee: Geodynamics, Inc.Inventors: John Hardesty, Nathan G. Clark, Matt R. Bell
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Publication number: 20090217739Abstract: An improved test setup facility, referred to as a “Quick Development Cell” (QDC), which allows for rapid turnaround testing with valuable feedback to a design engineer. Because the QDC allows for quick and efficient testing at a sufficient frequency, QDC tests are compatible with production quality control. In addition to fostering improvement of the API's Section 2 type tests using stressed natural rock for benchmark experiments, the QDC tests allow for progress to be made towards the development of a flow-optimized shape charge and superior well performance.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2009Publication date: September 3, 2009Inventors: John Hardesty, Nathan G. Clark, Matt R. Bell
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Patent number: 5504315Abstract: A portable, conveniently usable, and inexpensive non-contact bar code verifier permits testing of bar code labels at some arbitrary but constant distance from the verifier. Means are provided for analog analysis of bar code label contrast levels, and for derivation of new, instructive indices characterizing the readability and print quality. Additionally, a new method for determination of absolute bar code label dimensions is disclosed. The method of calibration for arbitrary scanning distance and angle standardizes not only the verifier's ability to measure absolute dimensions at unknown distances, but also its ability to discern contrast under arbitrary lighting conditions and scanning equipment. This is accomplished by employing calibration standards of known characteristics. Bar code verification information may be stored and/or employed for a variety of control and analytical functions as recognized in the art.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 1993Date of Patent: April 2, 1996Assignee: Symbol Technologies, Inc.Inventors: John Hardesty, Edward Barkan, Christina S. Barkan, Dean Fletcher, Timothy Almeida
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Patent number: 5218190Abstract: A portable, conveniently usable, and inexpensive non-contact bar code verifier permits testing of bar code labels at some arbitrary but constant distance from the verifier. Means are provided for analog analysis of bar code label contrast levels, and for derivation of new, instructive indices characterizing the readability and print quality. Additionally, a new method for determination of absolute bar code label dimensions is disclosed. The method of calibration for arbitrary scanning distance and angle standardizes not only the verifier's ability to measure absolute dimensions at unknown distances, but also its ability to discern contrast under arbitrary lighting conditions and scanning equipment. This is accomplished by employing calibration standards of known characteristics. Bar code verification information may be stored and/or employed for a variety of control and analytical functions as recognized in the art.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 1990Date of Patent: June 8, 1993Assignee: Symbol Technologies, Inc.Inventors: John Hardesty, Edward Barkan, Christina S. Barkan, Dean Fletcher, Timothy Almeida