Patents by Inventor Luis A. Gonzalez

Luis A. Gonzalez 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: 11649683
    Abstract: A technique facilitates connection of tubulars along a tubing string via a linear motion. A first tubular is provided with a first connector end having a non-circular transverse cross-section, and a second tubular is provided with a second connector end having a corresponding non-circular transverse cross-section. The non-circular cross-section and the corresponding non-circular cross-section are designed to matingly engage when the first and second tubulars are moved linearly toward each other to form a tubing string. A seal is provided to seal the first connector end with the second connector end once linearly engaged. A locking mechanism may be employed to linearly lock the first connector end with the second connector end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventors: John C. Wolf, Luis A. Gonzalez, Andrew Brian Huang
  • Patent number: 10240415
    Abstract: A technique facilitates latching of a tool in a desired alignment within a tubing string. The tubing string comprises a latching section designed to latch the tool in a specific orientation. The latching section comprises a plurality of mounting regions designed to receive a plurality of profile inserts which are releasably engaged and interchangeable. The profile inserts may be arranged to create a key profile for engagement with a corresponding key associated with the tool. However, the profile inserts may be interchanged to change the key profile. Additionally, different combinations of profile inserts may be used to create different key profiles from one latching section to the next in tubing strings with more than one latching section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2019
    Assignee: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventors: John C. Wolf, Luis A. Gonzalez
  • Patent number: 10060225
    Abstract: A technique utilizes a Y-block which is coupled with a lateral tubing string and a main tubing string. The Y-block comprises features which facilitate service and/or production operations. In well applications, the Y-block may comprise a pressure housing and a recessed bypass slot disposed along an exterior of the Y-block. A control line is positioned in the recessed bypass slot to facilitate control functions along the lateral tubing string. The recessed bypass slot enables routing of a control line without forming a splice along the control line. In other applications, the Y-block may utilize additional or other features which facilitate the desired operations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2018
    Assignee: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventors: John C. Wolf, Luis A. Gonzalez, Barton Sponchia, Andrew Brian Huang
  • Patent number: 9988728
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an anode assembly for use in an electrolytic cell for recovery of metal. The assembly includes a hanger bar, a first perimeter bar, a second perimeter bar, optionally one or more center conductor bars, a base bar, a first tab coupled to the first perimeter bar and/or the base bar, and a second tab coupled to the second perimeter bar and/or the base bar. The assembly may also include insulating separators coupled to the tabs and/or insulators coupled to an active area of the anode assembly. A system includes the anode assembly, a cathode assembly, and a tank.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2018
    Assignee: FREEPORT MINERALS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Luis A. Gonzalez Olguin, Rafael Garcia Navarro, Luis Ricardo Olivares, Larry R. Todd, Ron Haines, Chris Zanotti, Casey J. Clayton, Mark Peabody, Scot P. Sandoval
  • Patent number: 9784059
    Abstract: A technique facilitates use of a flexible conveyance, e.g. coil tubing or slick line, for placing a tool in a tubing string. The tool is coupled to an orienting and locating mechanism which is used to deploy the tool through a tubing string via a flexible conveyance. The tool is oriented by reciprocating the orienting and locating mechanism between orienting profiles. Once the tool is oriented, the orienting and locating mechanism is latched at a desired longitudinal location by a releasable key.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2017
    Assignee: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventor: Luis A. Gonzalez
  • Patent number: 9540909
    Abstract: A system and methodology facilitates use of a diverter latch assembly in cooperation with a lateral wellbore. The diverter latch assembly comprises an upper latch assembly coupled with a lower latch assembly via a swivel. The upper latch assembly also comprises a releasable latch positioned to engage a tieback receptacle located in the well. The swivel and the releasable latch are designed to enable rotation of the releasable latch relative to a tubing of the lower latch assembly during release of the diverter latch assembly from the tieback receptacle. The rotational release system helps provide controlled release and withdrawal of the diverter latch assembly while reducing risk of damage to the diverter latch assembly or other downhole components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2017
    Assignee: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventors: John Chysostom Wolf, Luis A. Gonzalez
  • Publication number: 20160047055
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an anode assembly for use in an electrolytic cell for recovery of metal. The assembly includes a hanger bar, a first perimeter bar, a second perimeter bar, optionally one or more center conductor bars, a base bar, a first tab coupled to the first perimeter bar and/or the base bar, and a second tab coupled to the second perimeter bar and/or the base bar. The assembly may also include insulating separators coupled to the tabs and/or insulators coupled to an active area of the anode assembly. A system includes the anode assembly, a cathode assembly, and a tank.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2015
    Publication date: February 18, 2016
    Applicant: FREEPORT MINERALS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Luis A. Gonzalez Olguin, Rafael Garcia Navarro, Luis Ricardo Olivares, Larry R. Todd, Ron Haines, Chris Zanotti, Casey J. Clayton, Mark Peabody, Scot P. Sandoval
  • Patent number: 9150974
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an anode assembly for use in an electrolytic cell for recovery of metal. The assembly includes a hanger bar, a first perimeter bar, a second perimeter bar, optionally one or more center conductor bars, a base bar, a first tab coupled to the first perimeter bar and/or the base bar, and a second tab coupled to the second perimeter bar and/or the base bar. The assembly may also include insulating separators coupled to the tabs and/or insulators coupled to an active area of the anode assembly. A system includes the anode assembly, a cathode assembly, and a tank.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2015
    Assignee: FREEPORT MINERALS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Luis A. Gonzalez Olguin, Rafael Garcia Navarro, Luis Ricardo Olivares, Larry R. Todd, Ron Haines, Chris Zanotti, Casey J. Clayton, Mark Peabody, Scot P. Sandoval
  • Publication number: 20150275587
    Abstract: A technique facilitates connection of tubulars along a tubing string via a linear motion. A first tubular is provided with a first connector end having a non-circular transverse cross-section, and a second tubular is provided with a second connector end having a corresponding non-circular transverse cross-section. The non-circular cross-section and the corresponding non-circular cross-section are designed to matingly engage when the first and second tubulars are moved linearly toward each other to form a tubing string. A seal is provided to seal the first connector end with the second connector end once linearly engaged. A locking mechanism may be employed to linearly lock the first connector end with the second connector end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2013
    Publication date: October 1, 2015
    Inventors: John C. Wolf, Luis A. Gonzalez, Andrew Brian Huang
  • Publication number: 20150259999
    Abstract: A technique facilitates use of a flexible conveyance, e.g. coil tubing or slick line, for placing a tool in a tubing string. The tool is coupled to an orienting and locating mechanism which is used to deploy the tool through a tubing string via a flexible conveyance. The tool is oriented by reciprocating the orienting and locating mechanism between orienting profiles. Once the tool is oriented, the orienting and locating mechanism is latched at a desired longitudinal location by a releasable key.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2013
    Publication date: September 17, 2015
    Inventor: Luis A. Gonzalez
  • Publication number: 20150259995
    Abstract: A technique facilitates latching of a tool in a desired alignment within a tubing string. The tubing string comprises a latching section designed to latch the tool in a specific orientation. The latching section comprises a plurality of mounting regions designed to receive a plurality of profile inserts which are releasably engaged and interchangeable. The profile inserts may be arranged to create a key profile for engagement with a corresponding key associated with the tool. However, the profile inserts may be interchanged to change the key profile. Additionally, different combinations of profile inserts may be used to create different key profiles from one latching section to the next in tubing strings with more than one latching section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2013
    Publication date: September 17, 2015
    Inventors: John C. Wolf, Luis A. Gonzalez
  • Publication number: 20150233190
    Abstract: A technique utilizes a Y-block which is coupled with a lateral tubing string and a main tubing string. The Y-block comprises features which facilitate service and/or production operations. In well applications, the Y-block may comprise a pressure housing and a recessed bypass slot disposed along an exterior of the Y-block. A control line is positioned in the recessed bypass slot to facilitate control functions along the lateral tubing string. The recessed bypass slot enables routing of a control line without forming a splice along the control line. In other applications, the Y-block may utilize additional or other features which facilitate the desired operations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2013
    Publication date: August 20, 2015
    Applicant: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: John C. Wolf, Luis A. Gonzalez, Barton Sponchia, Andrew Brian Huang
  • Publication number: 20140090894
    Abstract: A system and methodology facilitates use of a diverter latch assembly in cooperation with a lateral wellbore. The diverter latch assembly comprises an upper latch assembly coupled with a lower latch assembly via a swivel. The upper latch assembly also comprises a releasable latch positioned to engage a tieback receptacle located in the well. The swivel and the releasable latch are designed to enable rotation of the releasable latch relative to a tubing of the lower latch assembly during release of the diverter latch assembly from the tieback receptacle. The rotational release system helps provide controlled release and withdrawal of the diverter latch assembly while reducing risk of damage to the diverter latch assembly or other downhole components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2012
    Publication date: April 3, 2014
    Inventors: John Chysostom Wolf, Luis A. Gonzalez
  • Patent number: 8597477
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a contact bar assembly for use in a multi-cell electrolytic system for recovery of metal, to a system including the contact bar assembly, and to a method of using the assembly and system. The contact bar assembly includes a base cap board, a primary bar having a plurality of primary bar structures formed thereon, an auxiliary bar having a plurality of auxiliary bar structures formed thereon, and a top cap board, wherein the base cap board includes slots to receive the primary bar and the auxiliary bar, and wherein the top cap board includes a plurality of openings to receive the plurality of primary bar structures and the plurality of auxiliary bar structures. A system includes the contact bar assembly, an anode assembly, a cathode assembly, and a tank.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Assignee: Freeport-McMoran Corporation
    Inventors: Rafael Garcia Navarro, Luis A. Gonzalez Olguin, Luis Ricardo Olivares, Larry R. Todd, Mark Peabody, Casey J. Clayton, Scot P. Sandoval
  • Publication number: 20120205254
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a contact bar assembly for use in a multi-cell electrolytic system for recovery of metal, to a system including the contact bar assembly, and to a method of using the assembly and system. The contact bar assembly includes a base cap board, a primary bar having a plurality of primary bar structures formed thereon, an auxiliary bar having a plurality of auxiliary bar structures formed thereon, and a top cap board, wherein the base cap board includes slots to receive the primary bar and the auxiliary bar, and wherein the top cap board includes a plurality of openings to receive the plurality of primary bar structures and the plurality of auxiliary bar structures. A system includes the contact bar assembly, an anode assembly, a cathode assembly, and a tank.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2011
    Publication date: August 16, 2012
    Applicant: FREEPORT-MCMORAN CORPORATION
    Inventors: Rafael Garcia Navarro, Luis A. Gonzalez Olguin, Luis Ricardo Olivares, Larry R. Todd, Mark Peabody, Casey J. Clayton, Scot P. Sandoval
  • Publication number: 20120205239
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an anode assembly for use in an electrolytic cell for recovery of metal. The assembly includes a hanger bar, a first perimeter bar, a second perimeter bar, optionally one or more center conductor bars, a base bar, a first tab coupled to the first perimeter bar and/or the base bar, and a second tab coupled to the second perimeter bar and/or the base bar. The assembly may also include insulating separators coupled to the tabs and/or insulators coupled to an active area of the anode assembly. A system includes the anode assembly, a cathode assembly, and a tank.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2011
    Publication date: August 16, 2012
    Applicant: FREEPORT-MCMORAN CORPORATION
    Inventors: Luis A. Gonzalez Olguin, Rafael Garcia Navarro, Luis Ricardo Olivares, Larry R. Todd, Ron Haines, Chris Zanotti, Casey J. Clayton, Mark Peabody, Scot P. Sandoval
  • Patent number: 6968638
    Abstract: An article of footwear includes an outsole connected to an upper having a toe portion, a heel portion, a foot insertion opening and a tongue which defines two, opposed sides of the upper extending between the heel and toe portions. One end of each of a number of straps is fixed to one side of the upper, and the free end of each strap is formed with a tab having a unique indicia such as a different shape, number and/or color. A series of patches are mounted to the other side of the upper, opposite the straps, and each patch includes a matching indicia corresponding to one of the tabs on the straps. The tabs and patches have cooperating hook and loop fastening material or other fasteners to connect them together and secure the straps on the article of footwear.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2005
    Assignee: BBC International, Ltd.
    Inventor: Luis A. Gonzalez Palacio
  • Publication number: 20040197161
    Abstract: The Metric/Standard magnetic motor oil plug is designed to provide optimum holding power. This part, including the rubber band, is completely magnetic.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2003
    Publication date: October 7, 2004
    Inventor: Luis A. Gonzalez
  • Publication number: 20040070384
    Abstract: The Food Electricity Measurement Machine consist of an empty battery box with six compartments that have broken insulated copper wires in each divider's wall. The compartments A,B,E, and F will have table salt in water solution. The compartments C and D will be used to add blended food. When an electrical current is send throughout those compartments, it will show if the food is a good conductor or electricity or not. Foods that increase the electrical power of the human body would help to increase the expectancy of life.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2002
    Publication date: April 15, 2004
    Inventor: Luis A. Gonzalez