Patents by Inventor L. Schetky

L. Schetky 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).

  • Expandable device for use in a well bore
    Publication number: 20060037745
    Abstract: An expandable device comprising a plurality of expandable cells. The cells may be bistable cells or other types of cells that are expanded from a contracted position towards an expanded position. Additionally, the cells may be combined with locking mechanisms to hold the structure in an expanded position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2005
    Publication date: February 23, 2006
    Applicant: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Barrie Hart, Craig Johnson, L. Schetky
  • Expandable tubing and method
    Publication number: 20060027376
    Abstract: An apparatus suitable for use in a wellbore comprises an expandable bistable device. An exemplary device has a plurality of bistable cells formed into a tubular shape. Each bistable cell comprises at least two elongated members that are connected to each other at their ends. The device is stable in a first configuration and a second configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2005
    Publication date: February 9, 2006
    Inventors: L. Schetky, Craig Johnson, Matthew Hackworth, Patrick Bixenman