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).

  • Patent number: 11719093
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2023
    Assignee: GEODYNAMICS, INC.
    Inventors: Dennis Roessler, John Hardesty
  • Patent number: 11680468
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2023
    Assignee: GEODYNAMICS, INC.
    Inventors: Dennis Roessler, John Hardesty
  • Patent number: 11608737
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2023
    Assignee: GEODYNAMICS, INC.
    Inventors: Dennis Roessler, John Hardesty
  • Publication number: 20220268149
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2022
    Publication date: August 25, 2022
    Applicant: GEODYNAMICS, INC.
    Inventors: Dennis Roessler, John Hardesty
  • Patent number: 11236576
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2022
    Assignee: GEODYNAMICS, INC.
    Inventor: John Hardesty
  • Patent number: 10920515
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2021
    Assignee: GEODYNAMICS, INC.
    Inventors: Dennis Roessler, John Hardesty, Kevin George, Michael Wroblicky
  • Patent number: 10851613
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2020
    Assignee: GEODYNAMICS, INC.
    Inventors: Michael Wroblicky, Kevin George, Dennis Roessler, John Hardesty
  • Patent number: 10704357
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2020
    Assignee: GEODYNAMICS, INC.
    Inventors: Dennis Roessler, John Hardesty, Kevin George
  • Patent number: 10704358
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2020
    Assignee: GEODYNAMICS, INC.
    Inventors: Dennis Roessler, John Hardesty, Kevin George
  • Patent number: 10677047
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: GEODYNAMICS, INC.
    Inventors: Matthew Bell, John Hardesty, Sashi B. Gunturu
  • Publication number: 20190277133
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2019
    Publication date: September 12, 2019
    Inventors: Matthew Bell, John Hardesty, Sashi B. Gunturu
  • Patent number: 10352153
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2019
    Assignee: GEODYNAMICS, INC.
    Inventors: Matthew Bell, John Hardesty, Sashi Gunturu
  • Publication number: 20160024911
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Publication date: January 28, 2016
    Applicant: GEODynamics, Inc.
    Inventors: Matt Bell, John Hardesty, Sashi Gunturu
  • Patent number: 8627707
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2014
    Assignee: Geodynamics, Inc.
    Inventors: John Hardesty, Nathan G. Clark, Matt R. Bell
  • Publication number: 20090217739
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2009
    Publication date: September 3, 2009
    Inventors: John Hardesty, Nathan G. Clark, Matt R. Bell
  • Patent number: 5504315
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 1993
    Date of Patent: April 2, 1996
    Assignee: Symbol Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: John Hardesty, Edward Barkan, Christina S. Barkan, Dean Fletcher, Timothy Almeida
  • Patent number: 5218190
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 1990
    Date of Patent: June 8, 1993
    Assignee: Symbol Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: John Hardesty, Edward Barkan, Christina S. Barkan, Dean Fletcher, Timothy Almeida