Patents by Inventor Kellen Devuyst

Kellen Devuyst 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).

  • Method and apparatus for setting a packer
    Patent number: 8733458
    Abstract: A hydraulically set packer assembly actuated over an electronic line. The assembly includes a hydraulic packer setting mechanism that serves as an intensifier that is activated by way of an electronic trigger. As such, the trigger may be electronically coupled to an electronic line that is conventionally available for surface communications between surface equipment and a downhole gauge. The gauge generally present for monitoring well conditions such as pressure. Thus, a separate dedicated hydraulic or other powering line need not be outfitted as part of the assembly. Once more, for sake of gauge and well monitoring integrity, communications with the setting mechanism may be severed upon setting of the packer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2014
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Philippe Gambier, Emmanuel Rioufol, Ashish Chaudhary, Kellen Devuyst
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SETTING A PACKER
    Publication number: 20120181050
    Abstract: A hydraulically set packer assembly actuated over an electronic line. The assembly includes a hydraulic packer setting mechanism that serves as an intensifier that is activated by way of an electronic trigger. As such, the trigger may be electronically coupled to an electronic line that is conventionally available for surface communications between surface equipment and a downhole gauge. The gauge generally present for monitoring well conditions such as pressure. Thus, a separate dedicated hydraulic or other powering line need not be outfitted as part of the assembly. Once more, for sake of gauge and well monitoring integrity, communications with the setting mechanism may be severed upon setting of the packer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2011
    Publication date: July 19, 2012
    Applicant: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Philippe Gambier, Emmanuel Rioufol, Ashish Chaudhary, Kellen Devuyst