Patents by Inventor Kevin J. Berry

Kevin J. Berry 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).

  • Publication number: 20170022780
    Abstract: Down-hole tools, methods of manufacturing the down-hole tools and methods of running the down-hole tools downhole are generally described herein. The down-hole tools generally include a sealing assembly adapted for use down-hole, wherein the sealing assembly includes: a substrate including an elastomeric material; and a heat shrink film adhered to at least a portion of the substrate, wherein the heat shrink film includes a thickness when adhered to the at least a portion of the substrate in a range of about 7.5 mil to about 30 mil and exhibits an Elmendorf tear strength (as measured by ASTM D-1922) in a range of about 1000 g to about 5000 g.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2015
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Inventor: Kevin J. Berry
  • Patent number: 9341047
    Abstract: An actuation system, including a first member having a first profile engagable with a tool operatively arranged for actuating the member from an initial configuration to an actuated configuration. A second member is included that is movable relative to the first member. The second member has a lockout feature configured to prevent engagement of the first member with the tool while the second member is located proximate to the first member. A method of selectively actuating a system is also included.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2016
    Assignee: BAKER HUGHES INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Daniel J. Turick, Kevin J. Berry, Jamie L. Imhoff, Anthony Thomas
  • Patent number: 8869903
    Abstract: A production string employable in a multi-zone completion system, the production string includes a passageway enabling passage of production fluids therethrough; a shifting tool including a shifting profile engageable with a production sleeve of the completion system to open a closed production sleeve, the shifting tool sharing the passageway of the production string; and, a remotely controlled hydraulic production valve which controls fluid flow between the passageway and the production sleeve. Also included is a production method useable in a borehole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2014
    Assignee: Baker Hughes Incorporated
    Inventors: Anthony Thomas, Kevin J. Berry
  • Publication number: 20130233565
    Abstract: An actuation system, including a first member having a first profile engagable with a tool operatively arranged for actuating the member from an initial configuration to an actuated configuration. A second member is included that is movable relative to the first member. The second member has a lockout feature configured to prevent engagement of the first member with the tool while the second member is located proximate to the first member. A method of selectively actuating a system is also included.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2012
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Applicant: Baker Hughes Incorporated
    Inventors: Daniel J. Turick, Kevin J. Berry, Jamie L. Imhoff, Anthony Thomas
  • Publication number: 20130000921
    Abstract: A production string employable in a multi-zone completion system, the production string includes a passageway enabling passage of production fluids therethrough; a shifting tool including a shifting profile engageable with a production sleeve of the completion system to open a closed production sleeve, the shifting tool sharing the passageway of the production string; and, a remotely controlled hydraulic production valve which controls fluid flow between the passageway and the production sleeve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2011
    Publication date: January 3, 2013
    Applicant: BAKER HUGHES INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Anthony Thomas, Kevin J. Berry
  • Patent number: D287015
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 1984
    Date of Patent: December 2, 1986
    Inventor: Kevin J. Berry