Patents by Inventor Marcelle H. Hedrick
Marcelle H. Hedrick 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: 20240052715Abstract: An asymmetric release configuration including a projection, a recess receptive to the projection the recess having a first shoulder that when brought into contact with the projection in a first direction loads the projection in a first way that results in a first release threshold, and a second shoulder that when brought into contact with the projection in a second direction loads the projection in a second way that results in a second release threshold, the second release threshold being different than the first release threshold. A method for operating a borehole including running a configuration into a borehole to a target depth, resisting a load on the configuration in a first direction to a first release threshold, and resisting a load in another direction to a second release threshold different than the first release threshold.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 11, 2022Publication date: February 15, 2024Applicant: Baker Hughes Oilfield Operations LLCInventors: Ryan Faul, Marcelle H. Hedrick, Jonathan Hanson
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Patent number: 11142992Abstract: A plug release system includes a tubular member having an outer surface and an inner surface defining a flow bore having a central longitudinal axis. A sleeve is positioned in the flow bore. The sleeve includes a first end having a radially outwardly extending annular lip, and a second end. A release mechanism is rotatably mounted in the tubular member radially offset from the central longitudinal axis. The release mechanism includes a sleeve support surface that selectively engages the radially extending annular lip. The release mechanism is rotatable between a first position wherein the sleeve maintains a plug in a retained configuration and a second position, wherein the sleeve releases the plug into the tubular member.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2020Date of Patent: October 12, 2021Assignee: BAKER HUGHES OILFIELD OPERATIONS LLCInventors: Ryan Faul, Marcelle H. Hedrick, Joseph Ramirez
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Patent number: 11078747Abstract: An apparatus for retaining and releasing a pump down plug includes an outer housing having a recess and a shifting sleeve that contains the pump down plug and is disposed within the outer housing. The shifting sleeve is configured to slide within the outer housing. The apparatus also includes a retaining element configured to engage the pump down plug to retain the pump down plug, the retaining element being restrained from outward movement by the outer housing in a first position of the shifting sleeve, wherein sliding the shifting sleeve into a second position results in outward movement of the retaining element into the recess to release the pump down plug.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2019Date of Patent: August 3, 2021Assignee: BAKER HUGHES OILFIELD OPERATIONS LLCInventors: Marcelle H. Hedrick, Ryan Faul, William Cauley, Robert Pena, Sean Yakeley
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Publication number: 20210198972Abstract: An apparatus for retaining and releasing a pump down plug includes an outer housing having a recess and a shifting sleeve that contains the pump down plug and is disposed within the outer housing. The shifting sleeve is configured to slide within the outer housing. The apparatus also includes a retaining element configured to engage the pump down plug to retain the pump down plug, the retaining element being restrained from outward movement by the outer housing in a first position of the shifting sleeve, wherein sliding the shifting sleeve into a second position results in outward movement of the retaining element into the recess to release the pump down plug.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2019Publication date: July 1, 2021Applicant: Baker Hughes Oilfield Operations LLCInventors: Marcelle H. Hedrick, Ryan Faul, William Cauley, Robert Pena, Sean Yakeley
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Patent number: 8973667Abstract: A packer device for forming a fluid seal between an inner tubular member and an outer tubular member. The packer device includes a swage assembly that is expandable from a reduced diameter condition to an expanded diameter condition and a substantially deformable packer element for contacting and forming a fluid seal against a surrounding tubular. The packer element radially surrounds the swage assembly and being moved outwardly into a sealing configuration when the swage assembly is moved to its expanded diameter condition.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2012Date of Patent: March 10, 2015Assignee: Baker Hughes IncorporatedInventor: Marcelle H. Hedrick
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Patent number: 8881818Abstract: A cut and pull spear is configured to obtain multiple grips in a tubular to be cut under tension. The slips are set mechanically with the aid of drag blocks to hold a portion of the assembly while a mandrel is manipulated. An annular seal is set in conjunction with the slips to provide well control during the cut. An internal bypass around the seal can be in the open position to allow circulation during the cut. The bypass can be closed to control a well kick with mechanical manipulation as the seal remains set. If the tubular will not release after an initial cut, the spear can be triggered to release and be reset at another location. The mandrel is open to circulation while the slips and seal are set and the cut is being made. Cuttings are filtered before entering the bypass to keep the cuttings out of the blowout preventers.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2011Date of Patent: November 11, 2014Assignee: Baker Hughes IncorporatedInventors: Stephen L. Crow, Marcelle H. Hedrick, Erik V. Nordenstam, Christopher W. Guidry
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Patent number: 8881819Abstract: A cut and pull spear is configured to obtain multiple grips in a tubular to be cut under tension. The slips are set mechanically with the aid of drag blocks to hold a portion of the assembly while a mandrel is manipulated. An annular seal is set in conjunction with the slips to provide well control during the cut. An internal bypass around the seal can be in the open position to allow circulation during the cut. The bypass can be closed to control a well kick with mechanical manipulation as the seal remains set. If the tubular will not release after an initial cut, the spear can be triggered to release and be reset at another location. The mandrel is open to circulation while the slips and seal are set and the cut is being made. Cuttings are filtered before entering the bypass to keep the cuttings out of the blowout preventers.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2011Date of Patent: November 11, 2014Assignee: Baker Hughes IncorporatedInventors: Stephen L. Crow, Marcelle H. Hedrick, Erik V. Nordenstam, Christopher W. Guidry
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Patent number: 8869896Abstract: A cut and pull spear is configured to obtain multiple grips in a tubular to be cut under tension. The slips are set mechanically with the aid of drag blocks to hold a portion of the assembly while a mandrel is manipulated. An annular seal is set in conjunction with the slips to provide well control during the cut. An internal bypass around the seal can be in the open position to allow circulation during the cut. The bypass can be closed to control a well kick with mechanical manipulation as the seal remains set. If the tubular will not release after an initial cut, the spear can be triggered to release and be reset at another location. The mandrel is open to circulation while the slips and seal are set and the cut is being made. Cuttings are filtered before entering the bypass to keep the cuttings out of the blowout preventers.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2011Date of Patent: October 28, 2014Assignee: Baker Hughes IncorporatedInventors: Stephen L. Crow, Marcelle H. Hedrick, Erik V. Nordenstam, Christopher W. Guidry
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Publication number: 20130180734Abstract: A packer device for forming a fluid seal between an inner tubular member and an outer tubular member. The packer device includes a swage assembly that is expandable from a reduced diameter condition to an expanded diameter condition and a substantially deformable packer element for contacting and forming a fluid seal against a surrounding tubular.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2012Publication date: July 18, 2013Applicant: Baker Hughes IncorporatedInventor: Marcelle H. Hedrick
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Patent number: 8393387Abstract: An anchor system includes an anchoring device. The anchoring device is operably connected to at least one of a restriction indicator and a load isolation device each of which include a release member that releases at a selected load in order to ensure setting of the anchor at a desired location. A method is included.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2010Date of Patent: March 12, 2013Assignee: Baker Hughes IncorporatedInventors: Stephen K. Harmon, Christopher W. Guidry, Marcelle H. Hedrick, Brett W. Hrabovsky, Guruswami Navin
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Publication number: 20120292027Abstract: A cut and pull spear is configured to obtain multiple grips in a tubular to be cut under tension. The slips are set mechanically with the aid of drag blocks to hold a portion of the assembly while a mandrel is manipulated. An annular seal is set in conjunction with the slips to provide well control during the cut. An internal bypass around the seal can be in the open position to allow circulation during the cut. The bypass can be closed to control a well kick with mechanical manipulation as the seal remains set. If the tubular will not release after an initial cut, the spear can be triggered to release and be reset at another location. The mandrel is open to circulation while the slips and seal are set and the cut is being made. Cuttings are filtered before entering the bypass to keep the cuttings out of the blowout preventers.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2011Publication date: November 22, 2012Applicant: BAKER HUGHES INCORPORATEDInventors: Stephen L. Crow, Marcelle H. Hedrick, Erik V. Nordenstam, Christopher W. Guidry
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Publication number: 20120292028Abstract: A cut and pull spear is configured to obtain multiple grips in a tubular to be cut under tension. The slips are set mechanically with the aid of drag blocks to hold a portion of the assembly while a mandrel is manipulated. An annular seal is set in conjunction with the slips to provide well control during the cut. An internal bypass around the seal can be in the open position to allow circulation during the cut. The bypass can be closed to control a well kick with mechanical manipulation as the seal remains set. If the tubular will not release after an initial cut, the spear can be triggered to release and be reset at another location. The mandrel is open to circulation while the slips and seal are set and the cut is being made. Cuttings are filtered before entering the bypass to keep the cuttings out of the blowout preventers.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2011Publication date: November 22, 2012Applicant: BAKER HUGHES INCORPORATEDInventors: Stephen L. Crow, Marcelle H. Hedrick, Erik V. Nordenstam, Christopher W. Guidry
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Publication number: 20120285684Abstract: A cut and pull spear is configured to obtain multiple grips in a tubular to be cut under tension. The slips are set mechanically with the aid of drag blocks to hold a portion of the assembly while a mandrel is manipulated. An annular seal is set in conjunction with the slips to provide well control during the cut. An internal bypass around the seal can be in the open position to allow circulation during the cut. The bypass can be closed to control a well kick with mechanical manipulation as the seal remains set. If the tubular will not release after an initial cut, the spear can be triggered to release and be reset at another location. The mandrel is open to circulation while the slips and seal are set and the cut is being made. Cuttings are filtered before entering the bypass to keep the cuttings out of the blowout preventers.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2011Publication date: November 15, 2012Applicant: BAKER HUGHES INCORPORATEDInventors: Stephen L. Crow, Marcelle H. Hedrick, Erik V. Nordenstam, Christopher W. Guidry
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Publication number: 20120175846Abstract: A device including a metal to metal seal. The device includes a first section having a first threaded portion. A second section having a second threaded portion threadably engageable with the first threaded portion. A metal bump seal protruding radially from the first section and spaced from the first threaded portion, wherein a radially directed seal is formed with the second section. Also included is a method for sealing a device.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 11, 2011Publication date: July 12, 2012Applicant: BAKER HUGHES INCORPORATEDInventor: Marcelle H. Hedrick
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Publication number: 20100230116Abstract: An anchor system includes an anchoring device and at least one of a restriction indicator and a load isolation device in operable communication with the anchoring device and method.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2010Publication date: September 16, 2010Applicant: BAKER HUGHES INCORPORATEDInventors: Stephen K. Harmon, Christopher W. Guidry, Marcelle H. Hedrick, Brett W. Hrabovsky, Guruswami Navin