Patents by Inventor Les Nutt

Les Nutt 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: 20150205002
    Abstract: A method for analyzing a reservoir parameter, the method including obtaining baseline borehole seismic (BHS) measurements and monitor BHS measurements, calculating, by a processor, a baseline velocity model from the baseline BHS measurements, calculating, by the processor, a monitor velocity model from the monitor BHS measurements, and determining a model change in the reservoir parameter by comparing the baseline velocity model and the monitor velocity model.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2013
    Publication date: July 23, 2015
    Inventors: Lin Liang, Maokun Li, Aria Abubakar, Tarek M. Habashy, Henry Menkiti, Igor Borodin, Les Nutt
  • Patent number: 7894297
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides, among other things, apparatuses and methods for sensing subsurface data. One embodiment comprises borehole conveyance system tool, the borehole conveyance system tool comprising a conveyance, a sensor array disposed on the conveyance, and an acquisition electronics section disposed on the conveyance distal of the sensor array. One embodiment includes at least one downhole tension sensor to help indicate when a tool is stuck and what part of the tool is stuck.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2011
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Les Nutt, Tsutomu Yamate, Masahiro Kamata
  • Patent number: 7696901
    Abstract: Subterranean oilfield sensor systems and methods are provided. The subterranean oilfield sensor systems and methods facilitate downhole monitoring and high data transmission rates with power provided to at least one downhole device by a light source at the surface. In one embodiment, a system includes uphole light source, a downhole sensor, a photonic power converter at the downhole sensor, an optical fiber extending between the uphole light source and the photonic power converter, and downhole sensor electronics powered by the photonic power converter. The photonic power converter is contained in a high temperature resistant package. For example, the high temperature resistant package and photonic power converter may operate at temperatures of greater than approximately 100° C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2010
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Colin Wilson, Soon Seong Chee, Les Nutt, Tsutomu Yamate, Masahiro Kamata
  • Publication number: 20070215345
    Abstract: A technique that is usable with a well includes deploying an assembly into a wellbore. The assembly includes at least one sensor. A fracturing fluid is injected under pressure into the wellbore to hydraulically fracture a subterranean formation of interest. The technique includes isolating the sensor from the fracturing and measuring acoustical energy that is generated by the hydraulic fracturing using the sensor(s).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2006
    Publication date: September 20, 2007
    Inventors: Theodore Lafferty, William Underhill, Les Nutt, Alejandro Martinez
  • Publication number: 20070165487
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides, among other things, apparatuses and methods for sensing subsurface data. One embodiment comprises borehole conveyance system tool, the borehole conveyance system tool comprising a conveyance, a sensor array disposed on the conveyance, and an acquisition electronics section disposed on the conveyance distal of the sensor array. One embodiment includes at least one downhole tension sensor to help indicate when a tool is stuck and what part of the tool is stuck.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2007
    Publication date: July 19, 2007
    Applicant: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventors: LES NUTT, TSUTOMU YAMATE, MASAHIRO KAMATA
  • Publication number: 20070143027
    Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus and method for sensing subsurface data. One embodiment of the invention comprises a shuttle attached to a conveyance where the conveyance and shuttle are adapted to be spooled downhole into a borehole for sensing seismic data. The shuttle contains a sensor package that is preferably acoustically isolated in the shuttle. The sensor package includes a sensor array and a magnet clamp. A sensor section can contain several shuttles, each shuttle containing at least one sensor. In one embodiment, the sensor can be a fiber optic sensor. The magnet clamp is operable to controllably clamp and acoustically couple together the sensor package, the shuttle, and the adjacent structure which is typically the borehole casing. The magnet clamp is likewise operable to unclamp and uncouple the shuttle from the adjacent structure so as to be retracted uphole for subsequent use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2007
    Publication date: June 21, 2007
    Applicant: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventors: LES NUTT, TSUTOMU YAMATE, MASAHIRO KAMATA
  • Publication number: 20070062696
    Abstract: Subterranean oilfield sensor systems and methods are provided. The subterranean oilfield sensor systems and methods facilitate downhole monitoring and high data transmission rates with power provided to at least one downhole device by a light source at the surface. In one embodiment, a system includes uphole light source, a downhole sensor, a photonic power converter at the downhole sensor, an optical fiber extending between the uphole light source and the photonic power converter, and downhole sensor electronics powered by the photonic power converter. The photonic power converter is contained in a high temperature resistant package. For example, the high temperature resistant package and photonic power converter may operate at temperatures of greater than approximately 100° C.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2006
    Publication date: March 22, 2007
    Applicant: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventors: COLIN WILSON, SOON CHEE, LES NUTT, TSUTOMU YAMATE, MASAHIRO KAMATA
  • Patent number: 7187620
    Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus and method for sensing subsurface data. One embodiment of the invention comprises a shuttle attached to a conveyance where the conveyance and shuttle are adapted to be spooled downhole into a borehole for sensing seismic data. The shuttle contains a sensor package that is preferably acoustically isolated in the shuttle. The sensor package includes a sensor array and a magnet clamp. A sensor section can contain several shuttles, each shuttle containing at least one sensor. In one embodiment, the sensor can be a fiber optic sensor. The magnet clamp is operable to controllably clamp and acoustically couple together the sensor package, the shuttle, and the adjacent structure which is typically the borehole casing. The magnet clamp is likewise operable to unclamp and uncouple the shuttle from the adjacent structure so as to be retracted uphole for subsequent use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2007
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Les Nutt, Tsutomu Yamate, Masahiro Kamata
  • Publication number: 20030179651
    Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus and method for sensing subsurface data. One embodiment of the invention comprises a shuttle attached to a conveyance where the conveyance and shuttle are adapted to be spooled downhole into a borehole for sensing seismic data. The shuttle contains a sensor package that is preferably acoustically isolated in the shuttle. The sensor package includes a sensor array and a magnet clamp. A sensor section can contain several shuttles, each shuttle containing at least one sensor. In one embodiment, the sensor can be a fiber optic sensor. The magnet clamp is operable to controllably clamp and acoustically couple together the sensor package, the shuttle, and the adjacent structure which is typically the borehole casing. The magnet clamp is likewise operable to unclamp and uncouple the shuttle from the adjacent structure so as to be retracted uphole for subsequent use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2002
    Publication date: September 25, 2003
    Inventors: Les Nutt, Tsutomu Yamate, Masahiro Kamata