Patents by Inventor Luke William Holderman
Luke William Holderman 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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Publication number: 20230399943Abstract: Apparatus and methods for measuring the oil to water ratio of a wellbore fluid. An example method includes flowing the wellbore fluid into a flow path of a fluid identification device disposed on the outside of a wellbore tubing and within a wellbore annulus. The fluid identification device comprises a shroud, the flow path disposed within the shroud that opens to the wellbore annulus and fluidically links the wellbore annulus to the wellbore tubing thereby allowing fluid flow through the flow path from the wellbore annulus to the wellbore tubing, and an alternating current electrical sensor disposed within the flow path. The method further includes measuring a property of the wellbore fluid with the alternating current electrical sensor when the wellbore fluid has flowed into the flow path and determining the oil to water ratio of the wellbore fluid that flowed through the flow path.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2022Publication date: December 14, 2023Applicant: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Michael Linley FRIPP, Luke William HOLDERMAN, Xiang WU, Yi Jing FAN
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Publication number: 20230366311Abstract: A downhole valve position sensing system includes a magnetic material that is shiftable by an actuation member of a downhole valve to a plurality of positions along a downhole valve from a first position of the plurality of positions along the downhole valve. The downhole valve position sensing system also includes a sensor assembly that is mechanically coupled to the downhole valve and comprising a magnetic sensor that is configured to detect a magnetic signal generated by the magnetic material at a set of positions of the plurality of positions along the downhole valve.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2022Publication date: November 16, 2023Applicant: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Michael Linley FRIPP, Luke William HOLDERMAN, David Allen DOCKWEILER
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Publication number: 20230332478Abstract: Provided, in at least one aspect, is a valve, a method for sealing, and a related well system. The valve, in one aspect, includes a housing, and a sliding sleeve disposed in the housing and defining an annular flow path between the sliding sleeve and the housing, the sliding sleeve configured to move from a closed positioned closing the annular flow path to an open position opening the flow path. The valve, in at least one other aspect, further includes a plug member positioned within the annular flow path, the plug member comprising a metal configured to expand in response to hydrolysis to seal the annular flow path.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2023Publication date: October 19, 2023Inventors: Luke William Holderman, Brandon Thomas Least
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Publication number: 20230332370Abstract: Provided is a support structure and a method for manufacture thereof. The support structure, in one aspect, includes first and second expanded metal structural pillars positioned within the ground by a distance (d1), the first and second expanded metal structural pillars comprising a metal that has expanded in response to hydrolysis. In at least one other aspect, the support structure includes one or more beams spanning the first and second expanded metal structural pillars.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2023Publication date: October 19, 2023Inventors: Stephen Michael Greci, Luke William Holderman, Brandon T. Least
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Publication number: 20230305182Abstract: The disclosure presents processes to locate one or more quantum gravimeters at a hydrocarbon well site, with at least one quantum gravimeter at a surface location. Zero or more additional gravimeters, whether quantum gravimeters or non-quantum gravimeters, can be located downhole a wellbore of the well site. Gravitational data collected from various gravimeters can be analyzed to produce analyzed gravitational parameters and subterranean formation parameters. In some aspects, the gravitational data can be processed, such as by an inversion algorithm or a noise reduction algorithm. The generated results can be used to calibrate non-quantum gravimeters located proximate the well site or downhole the wellbore, identify a depth and direction of a water front, identify the fluid flow of hydrocarbons or water in the subterranean formation, to identify orphaned hydrocarbon reservoirs, or other characteristics of fluid flow or subterranean formation parameters, such as subterranean formation damage.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2022Publication date: September 28, 2023Inventors: Michael Linley Fripp, Michael Christie, Luke William Holderman, Arpana Singh
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Publication number: 20230287787Abstract: A system comprising a tubing encased conductor (TEC), a transformer inductively coupled to the TEC, and a wireless downhole device coupled to the transformer. The wireless downhole device may include a transceiver configured to receive and/or transmit, from the transformer, a digital signal encoded in a variable current in the TEC. The digital signal may correspond to a command. In some aspects, the wireless downhole device may be powered via the transformer, a battery, or a turbine.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2022Publication date: September 14, 2023Inventors: Michael Linley Fripp, Luke William Holderman, Paul James
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Publication number: 20230272685Abstract: The disclosure provides a mechanism for setting a packer. The mechanism comprises a piston disposed within a port of a packer mandrel, wherein the port comprises a seat operable to receive the piston. The mechanism further comprises a first chamber disposed at a first end of the piston, wherein the first chamber is sealed and comprises atmospheric pressure. The mechanism further comprises a spring disposed at a second end of the piston. The mechanism further comprises a second chamber disposed at the second end of the piston, wherein the second chamber comprises atmospheric pressure.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2022Publication date: August 31, 2023Inventors: Jalpan Piyush Dave, Shanu Thottungal Eldho, Luke William Holderman
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Publication number: 20230228183Abstract: A downhole packer system includes a swellable material configured to expand to seal against a wellbore wall in response to exposure to downhole fluids. The downhole packer system also includes at least one sensor disposed proximate the swellable material. The at least one sensor is configured to measure one or more electrical properties of the swellable material to determine a degree of expansion of the swellable material.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2022Publication date: July 20, 2023Applicant: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Michael Linley Fripp, Luke William Holderman, Jalpan Piyush Dave
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Patent number: 11697915Abstract: Provided is a support structure and a method for manufacture thereof. The support structure, in one aspect, includes first and second expanded metal structural pillars positioned within the ground by a distance (d1), the first and second expanded metal structural pillars comprising a metal that has expanded in response to hydrolysis. In at least one other aspect, the support structure includes one or more beams spanning the first and second expanded metal structural pillars.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2021Date of Patent: July 11, 2023Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Stephen Michael Greci, Luke William Holderman, Brandon T. Least
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Patent number: 11578498Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for setting posts of columns in to the ground are provided. Expandable metals in response to hydrolysis that tend to fill in spaces and cavities, even over time, which is a useful feature when setting columns into the ground. A hydrolyzing fluid can be supplied, as necessary, to cause the hydrolysis of the expanding metal, or supplied by ground water. Upon hydrolysis, the expanding metal expands around the column to adhere and grip the column securely, while the metal may also expand outwardly to increase cross-sectional bulk lending to a more overall stabilization of a set column. The expandable metal may be provided as a solid sleeve drivable into the ground with a post, as an auger that can be used to turn a column into the ground or, as a rod that can be driven through the interior of a column into the ground.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2021Date of Patent: February 14, 2023Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Stephen Michael Greci, Luke William Holderman
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Publication number: 20220380999Abstract: Provided is a support structure and a method for manufacture thereof. The support structure, in one aspect, includes first and second expanded metal structural pillars positioned within the ground by a distance (d1), the first and second expanded metal structural pillars comprising a metal that has expanded in response to hydrolysis. In at least one other aspect, the support structure includes one or more beams spanning the first and second expanded metal structural pillars.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2021Publication date: December 1, 2022Inventors: Stephen Michael Greci, Luke William Holderman, Brandon T. Least
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Publication number: 20220372837Abstract: Provided is a slip ring for use with a sealing assembly, a sealing tool, and a method for sealing an annulus within a wellbore. The slip ring, in at least one aspect, includes an expandable metal ring member having a width (w), a wall thickness (t), an inside diameter (di) and an outside diameter (do), the expandable metal ring member comprising a metal configured to expand in response to hydrolysis. The slip ring, in at least one aspect, further includes one or more cuts located in the wall thickness (t) and spaced around a circumference of the expandable metal ring member, the one or more cuts configured to allow the expandable metal ring member to move between a radially reduced state and a radially enlarged state.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2021Publication date: November 24, 2022Inventors: Luke William Holderman, Shanu Thottungal Eldho, Stephen Michael Greci, Michael Linley Fripp
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Patent number: 11499416Abstract: A spoolable array of sensors may be deployed within a wellbore and external a tubular string for measuring properties of a fluid in the central flow passage of the tubular string. A flow port may be made in the tubular string passing from the central flow passage to the external surface. Sensors of the spoolable array of sensors may be covered with a shroud and placed proximate the flow port, or such sensors may be isolated in a zone with packers along with the flow port. The spoolable array of sensors may additionally obtain pressure data to calculate a flow rate from a production zone. The spoolable array of sensors may also be employed in a non-flowing wellbore for monitoring nearby wellbores.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2021Date of Patent: November 15, 2022Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Michael Linley Fripp, Thomas Jules Frosell, Aswin Balasubramanian, Luke William Holderman, Suzi Marie Marcuccio, Gireesh Bhat, Clint Adam Brown
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Publication number: 20220341280Abstract: An expandable packer includes an activatable sealing element locatable in a borehole having a wall and activatable with a reactive fluid. The sealing element includes a swellable metal capable of reacting with the reactive fluid to form a swelled metal and a mechanical element separating the reactive fluid from the swellable metal and operable to cause the reactive fluid to contact the swellable metal such that swellable metal expands into sealing engagement with the wall. A method of forming a seal in a borehole comprising a wall includes locating an expandable packer comprising an activatable sealing element within the borehole, using a mechanical element of the activatable sealing element to cause a reactive fluid to contact a swellable metal, and expanding the swellable metal into sealing engagement with the wall by reacting the swellable metal with the reactive fluid.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2021Publication date: October 27, 2022Applicant: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Luke William Holderman, Rutger Evers, Brandon Thomas Least, Michael Linley Fripp, Stephen Michael Greci
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Publication number: 20220325552Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for setting posts of columns in to the ground are provided. Expandable metals in response to hydrolysis that tend to fill in spaces and cavities, even over time, which is a useful feature when setting columns into the ground. A hydrolyzing fluid can be supplied, as necessary, to cause the hydrolysis of the expanding metal, or supplied by ground water. Upon hydrolysis, the expanding metal expands around the column to adhere and grip the column securely, while the metal may also expand outwardly to increase cross-sectional bulk lending to a more overall stabilization of a set column. The expandable metal may be provided as a solid sleeve drivable into the ground with a post, as an auger that can be used to turn a column into the ground or, as a rod that can be driven through the interior of a column into the ground.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2021Publication date: October 13, 2022Inventors: Stephen Michael GRECI, Luke William HOLDERMAN
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Patent number: 11255167Abstract: A shunt tube entry device comprises one or more inlet ports, a shroud disposed at least partially about a wellbore tubular, and a shunt tube in fluid communication with the chamber. The shroud defines a chamber between the shroud and the wellbore tubular, and the chamber is in fluid communication with the one or more entry ports.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2019Date of Patent: February 22, 2022Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Brandon Thomas Least, Stephen Michael Greci, Jean Marc Lopez, Jan Veit, Luke William Holderman, Maxime Coffin, Andrew Penno
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Publication number: 20220049574Abstract: The present disclosure, in at least one aspect, provides a displacement plug for us in a wellbore tubular, a method for entering a well system, and a related well system. The displacement plug, in one aspect, includes a plug body for landing in a wellbore tubular, wherein at least a portion of the plug body comprises a metal configured to expand in response to hydrolysis to seal against the wellbore tubular. The displacement plug, in one or more aspects, additionally includes one or more displacement features engaged with the plug body for displacing the plug body downhole.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2021Publication date: February 17, 2022Inventors: Luke William Holderman, Brandon Thomas Least
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Publication number: 20220049577Abstract: The present disclosure, in at least one aspect, provides a valve, a method for sealing, and a related well system. The valve, in one aspect, includes a housing, and a sliding sleeve disposed in the housing and defining an annular flow path between the sliding sleeve and the housing, the sliding sleeve configured to move from a closed positioned closing the annular flow path to an open position opening the flow path. The valve, in at least one other aspect, further includes a plug member positioned within the annular flow path, the plug member comprising a metal configured to expand in response to hydrolysis to seal the annular flow path.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2021Publication date: February 17, 2022Inventors: Luke William Holderman, Brandon Thomas Least
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Publication number: 20210231002Abstract: A spoolable array of sensors may be deployed within a wellbore and external a tubular string for measuring properties of a fluid in the central flow passage of the tubular string. A flow port may be made in the tubular string passing from the central flow passage to the external surface. Sensors of the spoolable array of sensors may be covered with a shroud and placed proximate the flow port, or such sensors may be isolated in a zone with packers along with the flow port. The spoolable array of sensors may additionally obtain pressure data to calculate a flow rate from a production zone. The spoolable array of sensors may also be employed in a non-flowing wellbore for monitoring nearby wellbores.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2021Publication date: July 29, 2021Applicant: HALLIBURTON ENERGY SERVICES, INC.Inventors: Michael Linley FRIPP, Thomas Jules FROSELL, Aswin BALASUBRAMANIAN, Luke William HOLDERMAN, Suzi Marie MARCUCCIO, Gireesh BHAT, Clint Adam BROWN
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Patent number: 11073004Abstract: A well screen assembly residing in a well bore has a base pipe and a filtration screen carried on the base pipe. The screen is radially extended with force from fluid while maintaining the base pipe radially unextended.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2019Date of Patent: July 27, 2021Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Stephen Michael Greci, Matthew Franklin, James J. Kang, Aaron James Bonner, Luke William Holderman, Jean-Marc Lopez, Liang Zhao, Michael Fripp