Patents by Inventor Lonnie Helms
Lonnie Helms 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).
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Patent number: 11549323Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods for bonding a first downhole tool to a borehole tubular, which include applying solder particles, each particle having an outer shell and a core of liquid metal, to at least one of a surface of the first downhole tool or a surface of the borehole tubular. The methods may also include rupturing the shells of the solder particles to release the liquid metal cores. The methods may further include bonding the first downhole tool to the borehole tubular by allowing the released liquid metal core to solidify.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2020Date of Patent: January 10, 2023Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: William Cecil Pearl, Jr., Sam Lewis, Lonnie Helms, Frank Acosta
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Patent number: 11255155Abstract: A downhole tool includes a casing string with a fluid barrier connected therein defining a lower end of a buoyancy chamber. A plug assembly connected in the casing string defines an upper end of the buoyancy chamber. The plug assembly has an outer case with a rupture disc positioned therein configured to block flow and to burst at a predetermined pressure. The rupture disk is removable from a flow path through the outer case upon the flow of fluid therethrough.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2019Date of Patent: February 22, 2022Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Min Mark Yuan, Frank Vinicio Acosta, Lonnie Helms, Rajesh Parameshwaraiah
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Publication number: 20210363841Abstract: A method for bonding a first downhole tool to a borehole tubular. The method may include applying solder particles, each particle having an outer shell and a core of liquid metal, to at least one of a surface of the first downhole tool or a surface of the borehole tubular. The method may also include rupturing the shells of the solder particles to release the liquid metal cores. The method may further include bonding the first downhole tool to the borehole tubular by allowing the released liquid metal core to solidify.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2020Publication date: November 25, 2021Applicant: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: William Cecil Pearl, Jr., Sam Lewis, Lonnie Helms, Frank Acosta
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Patent number: 11118423Abstract: A downhole tool for use within a borehole. The downhole tool may include a body including a port that allows fluid flow between a bore of the downhole tool and an area outside of the body and a sleeve slidable from a run-in position to an actuated position. Either the run-in position or the actuated position may prevent flow through the port. Additionally, at least one of an end of the sleeve or a surface of the body may be coated in solder particles having an outer shell and a liquid metal core. Further, the solder particles may be rupturable when the sleeve is shifted to the actuated position into contact with the surface to expose the liquid metal such that the liquid metal solidifies and forms a bond to retain the sleeve in the actuated position.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2020Date of Patent: September 14, 2021Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Lonnie Helms, Frank Acosta
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Publication number: 20210230970Abstract: A downhole tool includes a casing string with a fluid barrier connected therein defining a lower end of a buoyancy chamber. A plug assembly connected in the casing string defines an upper end of the buoyancy chamber. The plug assembly has an outer case with a rupture disc positioned therein configured to block flow and to burst at a predetermined pressure. The rupture disk is removable from a flow path through the outer case upon the flow of fluid therethrough.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2019Publication date: July 29, 2021Inventors: Min Mark Yuan, Frank Vinicio Acosta, Lonnie Helms, Rajesh Parameshwaraiah
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Patent number: 10914135Abstract: A well tool attachment includes a tubular body with a bore therethrough extending along a longitudinal axis, wherein the tubular body is configured to seat in a shoe track of a well casing. A plurality of partitions are suspended from the tubular body, dividing the bore of the tubular body into a plurality of segments extending axially through the tubular body. The partitions are configured to break up cement slurry entering the bore of the tubular body into a plurality of cement segments to facilitate drilling after downhole cement sets.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2018Date of Patent: February 9, 2021Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Lonnie Helms, Venkata Gopala Rao Palla
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Publication number: 20200399978Abstract: A well tool attachment includes a tubular body with a bore therethrough extending along a longitudinal axis, wherein the tubular body is configured to seat in a shoe track of a well casing. A plurality of partitions are suspended from the tubular body, dividing the bore of the tubular body into a plurality of segments extending axially through the tubular body. The partitions are configured to break up cement slurry entering the bore of the tubular body into a plurality of cement segments to facilitate drilling after downhole cement sets.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2018Publication date: December 24, 2020Inventors: Lonnie Helms, Venkata Gopala Rao Palla
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Patent number: 10053945Abstract: An obturator for actuating a downhole tool having a central bore. The obturator comprising a body of a size and shape to pass through the central bore of the tool and an engagement member releasably attached to the exterior of the tool body, the engagement member being of a size and shape to engage and actuate the tool.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2013Date of Patent: August 21, 2018Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Frank Acosta, Nicholas Frederick Budler, John Key, Lonnie Helms
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Publication number: 20160265302Abstract: An obturator for actuating a downhole tool having a central bore. The obturator comprising a body of a size and shape to pass through the central bore of the tool and an engagement member releasably attached to the exterior of the tool body, the engagement member being of a size and shape to engage and actuate the tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2013Publication date: September 15, 2016Inventors: Frank ACOSTA, Nicholas Frederick BUDLER, John KEY, Lonnie HELMS
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Patent number: 8991486Abstract: Systems and methods for remotely setting a down hole device. The system includes a base pipe having inner and outer radial surfaces and defining one or more pressure ports extending between the inner and outer radial surfaces. An internal sleeve is arranged against the inner radial surface and slidable between a closed position, where the internal sleeve covers the one or more pressure ports, and an open position, where the one or more pressure ports are exposed to an interior of the base pipe. A trigger housing is disposed about the base pipe and defines an atmospheric chamber in fluid communication with the one or more pressure ports. A piston port cover is disposed within the atmospheric chamber and moveable between blocking and exposed positions. A wellbore device is used to engage and move the internal sleeve into the open position by applying predetermined axial force to the internal sleeve.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2012Date of Patent: March 31, 2015Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Frank V. Acosta, Lonnie Helms, Nicholas Frederick Budler
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Patent number: 8708056Abstract: A packer that includes a mandrel, primary and secondary opening seats attached to an interior of the mandrel, a landing seat attached to the interior of the mandrel, a packer element attached to an exterior of the mandrel, and a closing seat attached to the interior of the mandrel. The secondary opening seat may be between the primary opening seat and the landing seat, and the primary opening seat may be between the closing seat and the secondary opening seat. The primary opening seat engages an opening plug and moves from a first position covering an opening to a second position not covering the opening, and the secondary opening seat engages the primary opening seat and moves from a first position covering a port to a second position not covering the port.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2012Date of Patent: April 29, 2014Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Lonnie Helms, Frank Acosta, Nicholas Frederick Budler, John Key
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Patent number: 8646537Abstract: An apparatus includes an impervious body, a sealing element; an energy source, and a trigger. The impervious body is configured to prevent passage of fluid therethrough. The sealing element is disposed about the impervious body. The energy source is operationally connected to the sealing element. The trigger is configured to transfer energy from the energy source to the sealing element. The trigger is activated, at least in part, by receiving a signal from a pump tool passing through an interior of the impervious body.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2011Date of Patent: February 11, 2014Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Timothy Rather Tips, James R. Longbottom, Ricky Layne Covington, Michael Fripp, Lonnie Helms, Frank Acosta, Nicholas Budler, John Key
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Patent number: 8616276Abstract: An apparatus includes an impervious body, a sealing element, an energy source, and a trigger. The impervious body is configured to prevent passage of fluid therethrough. The sealing element is disposed about the impervious body. The energy source is operationally connected to the sealing element. The trigger is configured to transfer energy from the energy source to the sealing element. The trigger is activated, at least in part, by receiving a signal transmitted through the impervious body.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2011Date of Patent: December 31, 2013Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Timothy Rather Tips, James R. Longbottom, Ricky Layne Covington, Michael Fripp, Lonnie Helms, Frank Acosta, Nicholas Budler, John Key
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Publication number: 20130233570Abstract: Systems and methods for remotely setting a down hole device. The system includes a base pipe having inner and outer radial surfaces and defining one or more pressure ports extending between the inner and outer radial surfaces. An internal sleeve is arranged against the inner radial surface and slidable between a closed position, where the internal sleeve covers the one or more pressure ports, and an open position, where the one or more pressure ports are exposed to an interior of the base pipe. A trigger housing is disposed about the base pipe and defines an atmospheric chamber in fluid communication with the one or more pressure ports. A piston port cover is disposed within the atmospheric chamber and moveable between blocking and exposed positions. A wellbore device is used to engage and move the internal sleeve into the open position by applying predetermined axial force to the internal sleeve.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2012Publication date: September 12, 2013Applicant: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Frank V. Acosta, Lonnie Helms, Nicholas Frederick Budler
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Publication number: 20130233572Abstract: A packer that includes a mandrel, primary and secondary opening seats attached to an interior of the mandrel, a landing seat attached to the interior of the mandrel, a packer element attached to an exterior of the mandrel, and a closing seat attached to the interior of the mandrel. The secondary opening seat may be between the primary opening seat and the landing seat, and the primary opening seat may be between the closing seat and the secondary opening seat. The primary opening seat engages an opening plug and moves from a first position covering an opening to a second position not covering the opening, and the secondary opening seat engages the primary opening seat and moves from a first position covering a port to a second position not covering the port.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2012Publication date: September 12, 2013Applicant: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Lonnie Helms, Frank Acosta, Nicholas Frederick Budler, John Key
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Publication number: 20130014941Abstract: An apparatus includes an impervious body, a sealing element; an energy source, and a trigger. The impervious body is configured to prevent passage of fluid therethrough. The sealing element is disposed about the impervious body. The energy source is operationally connected to the sealing element. The trigger is configured to transfer energy from the energy source to the sealing element. The trigger is activated, at least in part, by receiving a signal from a pump tool passing through an interior of the impervious body.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2011Publication date: January 17, 2013Inventors: Timothy Rather Tips, James R. Longbottom, Ricky Layne Covington, Michael Fripp, Lonnie Helms, Frank Acosta, Nicholas Budler, John Key
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Publication number: 20130014959Abstract: An apparatus includes an impervious body, a sealing element, an energy source, and a trigger. The impervious body is configured to prevent passage of fluid therethrough. The sealing element is disposed about the impervious body. The energy source is operationally connected to the sealing element. The trigger is configured to transfer energy from the energy source to the sealing element. The trigger is activated, at least in part, by receiving a signal transmitted through the impervious body.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2011Publication date: January 17, 2013Inventors: Timothy Rather Tips, James R. Longbottom, Ricky Layne Covington, Michael Fripp, Lonnie Helms, Frank Acosta, Nicholas Budler, John Key