Patents by Inventor Jose F. Garcia

Jose F. Garcia 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: 10920530
    Abstract: A technique facilitates completion and stimulation of a reservoir, e.g. a lower tertiary reservoir. Initially a wellbore is drilled into the tertiary reservoir. Following drilling, the wellbore is completed by deploying completion equipment constructed to facilitate stimulation of the tertiary reservoir. The completion equipment may be operated in conjunction with a stimulation system to stimulate the tertiary reservoir and thus to enhance retrieval of hydrocarbon fluids contained within the tertiary reservoir.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2021
    Assignee: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Brian W. Cho, Jose F. Garcia, Roberto Simao Trad, John Algeroy
  • Publication number: 20170037706
    Abstract: A technique facilitates completion and stimulation of a reservoir, e.g. a lower tertiary reservoir. Initially a wellbore is drilled into the tertiary reservoir. Following drilling, the wellbore is completed by deploying completion equipment constructed to facilitate stimulation of the tertiary reservoir. The completion equipment may be operated in conjunction with a stimulation system to stimulate the tertiary reservoir and thus to enhance retrieval of hydrocarbon fluids contained within the tertiary reservoir.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2016
    Publication date: February 9, 2017
    Inventors: Brian W. Cho, Jose F. Garcia, Roberto Simao Trad, John Algeroy
  • Patent number: 8490697
    Abstract: A technique enables an efficient, dependable approach to gravel packing lateral wellbores. The technique employs alternate path gravel placement technology which includes alternate path equipment deployed along a gravel pack screen positioned in an open hole lateral wellbore disposed above a lower lateral wellbore. A crossover system is positioned in the lateral wellbore, and the alternate path is provided by connecting a shunt tube or other appropriate alternate path equipment to the crossover system. A flow of gravel slurry is directed along an exterior of the gravel pack screen through the alternate path equipment to enable uniform distribution of the gravel pack along the gravel pack screen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2013
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Jose F. Garcia, Ian Mickelburgh, Jeremie Fould, Steve Bissonnette
  • Publication number: 20100314109
    Abstract: A technique enables an efficient, dependable approach to gravel packing lateral wellbores. The technique employs alternate path gravel placement technology which includes alternate path equipment deployed along a gravel pack screen positioned in an open hole lateral wellbore disposed above a lower lateral wellbore. A crossover system is positioned in the lateral wellbore, and the alternate path is provided by connecting a shunt tube or other appropriate alternate path equipment to the crossover system. A flow of gravel slurry is directed along an exterior of the gravel pack screen through the alternate path equipment to enable uniform distribution of the gravel pack along the gravel pack screen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2010
    Publication date: December 16, 2010
    Applicant: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Jose F. Garcia, Ian Mickelburgh, Jeremie Fould, Steve Bissonnette
  • Publication number: 20090283279
    Abstract: A zonal isolation system for use in a well is provided. The zonal isolation system includes a zonal isolation tool, at least one anchor, and at least one polished bore receptacle. The zonal isolation system may include a setting string for activation of the zonal isolation tool and/or the at least one anchor. The zonal isolation system may also include an isolation string for maintaining separation zones during production or injection of the well.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2009
    Publication date: November 19, 2009
    Applicant: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Dinesh R. Patel, Philippe Gambier, Jose F. Garcia
  • Patent number: 7562712
    Abstract: A tool is actuated in a well based on one or more issued commands being interpreted and implemented by the apparatus. The apparatus comprises a power generation module that multiplies pressure delivered downhole to enable actuation of the tool without requiring delivery of the higher actuation pressure along the entire wellbore. An actuation module may be used in combination with the power generation module to control operation of the power generation module in response to command signals sent downhole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2009
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Brian W. Cho, Philippe Gambier, John R. Whitsitt, Arin Basmajian, Jose F. Garcia, Youel G. Hilsman, III
  • Patent number: 7387157
    Abstract: A dynamic inflatable sealing device for maintaining the pressure within an inflatable element at least substantially equal to the pressure in the annulus to maintain the inflatable element in a sealing position. The dynamic sealing device includes an inflatable element forming an internal chamber, the inflatable element expandable to sealing engagement with a wall, and a dynamic valve mechanism in operational connection between the internal chamber and exterior of the internal chamber substantially communicating the pressure external of the inflatable element to the internal chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2008
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Philippe Gambier, Jose F. Garcia, John Whitsitt
  • Patent number: 7347274
    Abstract: The present invention provides for an annular barrier tool to block or restrict the flow of well fluids in the annular region of a well.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2008
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Dinesh R. Patel, Jose F. Garcia, Philippe Gambier