Patents by Inventor Kevin Edgar Harrington

Kevin Edgar Harrington 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: 11702888
    Abstract: A method of performing a well bore operation in a well bore includes connecting a window mill to a whipstock connector forming a tubular section, supporting a tool below the whipstock connector, running the window mill, the whipstock connector, and the tool into the well bore, and axially loading the tool to perform the well bore operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Assignee: BAKER HUGHES OILFIELD OPERATIONS LLC
    Inventors: Philip M. Gregurek, Kevin Edgar Harrington, Gregory Hern, Jason Cullum, Valerie Ferdin, Gaute Grindhaug, Morten Eidem, Jonathan Cotten
  • Patent number: 11421496
    Abstract: A window cutting system includes a whipstock connector including an inner surface having at least one projection. A window mill is connected to the whipstock connector. The window mill includes a body having a connector member, a tip portion, a recess formed on an outer surface of the body, an axial passage extending from the connector member toward the tip portion and a radial passage extending outwardly from the axial passage. A pin is arranged in the radial passage and selectively extending into the recess.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2022
    Assignee: BAKER HUGHES OILFIELD OPERATIONS LLC
    Inventors: Tuan Nguyen, Philip M. Gregurek, Kevin Edgar Harrington, Gregory Hern, Christopher Michalec, Gaute Grindhaug, Morten Eidem
  • Patent number: 11162315
    Abstract: A window cutting system includes a window mill having a body including a connector member, a tip portion, and a plurality of blades arranged between the connector member and the tip portion. Each of the plurality of blades supports a plurality of cutting elements. A lug pocket is formed in at least one of the plurality of blades adjacent the plurality of cutting elements. A whipstock connector detachably coupled to the window mill. The whipstock connector including an outer surface and an inner surface, and at least one lug projecting radially inwardly from the inner surface. The at least one lug is selectively received by the lug pocket to connect the whipstock connector to the window mill.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2021
    Assignee: BAKER HUGHES OILFIELD OPERATIONS LLC
    Inventors: Kevin Edgar Harrington, Gregory Hern, Philip M. Gregurek, Jason Cullum, Valerie Ferdin, Gaute Grindhaug, Morten Eidem
  • Publication number: 20210317705
    Abstract: A method of performing a well bore operation in a well bore includes connecting a window mill to a whipstock connector forming a tubular section, supporting a tool below the whipstock connector, running the window mill, the whipstock connector, and the tool into the well bore, and axially loading the tool to perform the well bore operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2021
    Publication date: October 14, 2021
    Applicant: Baker Hughes Oilfield Operations LLC
    Inventors: Philip M. Gregurek, Kevin Edgar Harrington, Gregory Hern, Jason Cullum, Valerie Ferdin, Gaute Grindhaug, Morten Eidem, Jonathan Cotten
  • Publication number: 20210301615
    Abstract: A window cutting system includes a window mill having a body including a connector member, a tip portion, and a plurality of blades arranged between the connector member and the tip portion. Each of the plurality of blades supports a plurality of cutting elements. A lug pocket is formed in at least one of the plurality of blades adjacent the plurality of cutting elements. A whipstock connector detachably coupled to the window mill. The whipstock connector including an outer surface and an inner surface, and at least one lug projecting radially inwardly from the inner surface. The at least one lug is selectively received by the lug pocket to connect the whipstock connector to the window mill.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2020
    Publication date: September 30, 2021
    Applicant: Baker Hughes Oilfield Operations LLC
    Inventors: Kevin Edgar Harrington, Gregory Hern, Philip M. Gregurek, Jason Cullum, Valerie Ferdin, Gaute Grindhaug, Morten Eidem
  • Patent number: 10408025
    Abstract: A downhole setting tool and method of using the setting tool, the setting tool including a firing head, an igniter, a housing connected to the firing head, a power charge positioned within a chamber of the housing, and a connector connecting a portion of the power charge to the firing head. The connector may be connected to the uphole end of the power charge. The connector may connect the power charge to an adapter that connects the power charge to the firing head. The connector may be a ring having an outer engagement feature that engages the adapter and an inner engagement feature that engages the power charge. The connector may be a collet including an outer engagement feature that engages the adapter and a plurality of fingers that engage the power charge. The ignitor is used to detonate the power charge to set a device within a wellbore.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Assignee: Baker Hughes, a GE company, LLC
    Inventors: Kevin Edgar Harrington, Gregory Hern, Kent Meyer
  • Patent number: 10365079
    Abstract: A downhole setting tool having a first housing, a second housing having a chamber connected to the first housing, a power charge positioned within the chamber, an igniter connected to a portion of the power charge, and an ignition device connected to the igniter. The ignition device is configured to actuate upon receipt of an electrical signal. The ignition device is configured to ignite the igniter. The ignition device may rapidly heat up or apply a voltage or current to the igniter. The igniter is configured to cause the detonation of the power charge to set a device within a wellbore. The igniter may be embedded into the power charge with the ignition device positioned within a cavity in the igniter. The igniter may be a pyrotechnic material or may release high energy heat upon application of voltage or current.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2019
    Assignee: Baker Hughes, a GE company, LLC
    Inventors: Kevin Edgar Harrington, Larry Palmer, Zhiyue Xu, YingQing Xu, Lei Zhao, Kent Meyer
  • Publication number: 20190128657
    Abstract: A downhole setting tool having a first housing, a second housing having a chamber connected to the first housing, a power charge positioned within the chamber, an igniter connected to a portion of the power charge, and an ignition device connected to the igniter. The ignition device is configured to actuate upon receipt of an electrical signal. The ignition device is configured to ignite the igniter. The ignition device may rapidly heat up or apply a voltage or current to the igniter. The igniter is configured to cause the detonation of the power charge to set a device within a wellbore. The igniter may be embedded into the power charge with the ignition device positioned within a cavity in the igniter. The igniter may be a pyrotechnic material or may release high energy heat upon application of voltage or current.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2017
    Publication date: May 2, 2019
    Inventors: Kevin Edgar Harrington, Larry Palmer, Zhiyue Xu, YingQing Xu, Lei Zhao, Kent Meyer
  • Publication number: 20190017356
    Abstract: A downhole setting tool and method of using the setting tool, the setting tool including a firing head, an igniter, a housing connected to the firing head, a power charge positioned within a chamber of the housing, and a connector connecting a portion of the power charge to the firing head. The connector may be connected to the uphole end of the power charge. The connector may connect the power charge to an adapter that connects the power charge to the firing head. The connector may be a ring having an outer engagement feature that engages the adapter and an inner engagement feature that engages the power charge. The connector may be a collet including an outer engagement feature that engages the adapter and a plurality of fingers that engage the power charge. The ignitor is used to detonate the power charge to set a device within a wellbore.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2017
    Publication date: January 17, 2019
    Inventors: Kevin Edgar Harrington, Gregory Hern, Kent Meyer