Patents by Inventor Mark A. Metzger

Mark A. Metzger 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: 11495370
    Abstract: A cable includes insulated conductors arranged in a spaced apart generally coplanar configuration. A jacket encapsulates the insulated conductors. The jacket has a generally rounded rectangular cross-section, at least one spline along a minor edge of the jacket, and at least one channel along a major edge. An armor layer is applied about the jacket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2022
    Assignee: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventors: William Goertzen, Adan Lau, Patrick Zhiyuan Ma, Mark A. Metzger, James Crowder
  • Publication number: 20210249155
    Abstract: A cable of the disclosure may include insulated conductors arranged in a spaced apart generally coplanar configuration, a jacket encapsulating the insulated conductors and having a generally rounded rectangular cross-section and at least one spline along a minor edge of the jacket and at least one channel along a major edge, and an armor layer applied about the jacket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2021
    Publication date: August 12, 2021
    Inventors: William Goertzen, Adan Lau, Patrick Zhiyuan Ma, Mark A. Metzger, James Crowder
  • Patent number: 10594073
    Abstract: A technique facilitates construction of a sealed electrical connector, e.g. sealed pothead assembly. Depending on the application, the electrical connector may be used to connect a power cable and a powered component such as an electric submersible pumping system. The electrical connector comprises at least one connector component and at least one electrical component. An injection molding process is used to construct an injection molded feature sealed to a corresponding component, e.g. to the at least one electrical component. The injection molded feature is readily formed and located between the at least one electrical component and the at least one connector component to form a simple and reliable seal which prevents unwanted passage of fluids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Assignee: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Bradley Matlack, Mark A. Metzger, Gregory H. Manke, William Goertzen
  • Publication number: 20170170598
    Abstract: A technique facilitates construction of a sealed electrical connector, e.g. sealed pothead assembly. Depending on the application, the electrical connector may be used to connect a power cable and a powered component such as an electric submersible pumping system. The electrical connector comprises at least one connector component and at least one electrical component. An injection molding process is used to construct an injection molded feature sealed to a corresponding component, e.g. to the at least one electrical component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2015
    Publication date: June 15, 2017
    Inventors: Bradley MATLACK, Mark . A. METZGER, Gregory H. MANKE, William GOERTZEN
  • Patent number: 9455069
    Abstract: A technique facilitates the provision of electrical power in harsh environments, such as subterranean environments. The technique employs a power cable having at least one conductor and a polyimide insulation layer disposed about the conductor. A fluoropolymer tape layer is disposed about the polyimide insulation layer. The fluoropolymer tape layer is processed into a uniform, bonded layer. Additional cable layers also may be employed to help provide protection in the harsh environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2016
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Jason Holzmueller, Sophie Govetto, William Goertzen, Mark A. Metzger
  • Patent number: 9335249
    Abstract: Representative implementations of devices and techniques provide a tape adhesion test system. The test system applies a pulling force to an outer layer of tape adhered to an inner layer of tape through an adhesive bond, while the inner layer of tape is secured to a portion of the test system. The pulling force is measured when the adhesive bond between the outer layer of tape and the inner layer of tape breaks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2016
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Bradley Matlack, Gregory H. Manke, William Goertzen, Patrick Zhiyuan Ma, Sayak Datta, Mark A. Metzger
  • Patent number: 9336929
    Abstract: A power cable for artificial lift equipment can include one or more conductor assemblies, each including a copper conductor, a conductor shield with resistivity less than about 5000 ohm-m surrounding the conductor, insulation, an insulation shield having a resistivity less than about 5000 ohm-m surrounding the insulation, a metallic shield surrounding the insulation shield, and a polymer barrier surrounding the metallic shield. Such a cable may include a jacket molded about the one or more conductor assemblies and optionally armor surrounding the jacket. Various other apparatuses, systems, methods, etc., are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2016
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Jason Holzmueller, Patrick Zhiyuan Ma, Gregory H. Manke, Mark A. Metzger, Melissa Ver Meer, Sayak Datta
  • Patent number: 9181981
    Abstract: A bearing system includes a first bearing ring, a second bearing ring spaced radially outwards from the first bearing ring, and a bearing cage between the first bearing ring and the second bearing ring. The bearing cage includes a circumferential outer side, a circumferential inner side, and a plurality of circumferentially spaced retainer portions between an axially forward end and an axially trailing end. Roller elements are located in the plurality of retainer portions of the bearing cage. At least one fluid nozzle is axially spaced from the bearing cage for dispensing a fluid to the roller elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2015
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Louis J. Dobek, David M. Daley, Mark A. Metzger
  • Patent number: 9121303
    Abstract: A bearing system includes an inner ring that surrounds an axis of rotation, an outer ring spaced radially outwards from the inner ring, and a cage that is positioned between the inner and outer rings to support a plurality of bearing elements. The inner ring includes an axial slot that extends in a direction along the axis of rotation. The inner ring also includes at least one radial side slot formed in at least one of a fore and aft end surface of the inner ring. The radial side slot directs lubricating fluid from the axial slot toward the cage to lubricate the plurality of bearing elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2015
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Louis J. Dobek, David M. Daley, Mark A. Metzger
  • Publication number: 20140027152
    Abstract: A technique facilitates the provision of electrical power in harsh environments, such as subterranean environments. The technique employs a power cable having at least one conductor and a polyimide insulation layer disposed about the conductor. A fluoropolymer tape layer is disposed about the polyimide insulation layer. The fluoropolymer tape layer is processed into a uniform, bonded layer. Additional cable layers also may be employed to help provide protection in the harsh environment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2012
    Publication date: January 30, 2014
    Inventors: Jason Holzmueller, Sophie Govetto, William Goertzen, Mark A. Metzger
  • Publication number: 20140000356
    Abstract: Representative implementations of devices and techniques provide a tape adhesion test system. The test system applies a pulling force to an outer layer of tape adhered to an inner layer of tape through an adhesive bond, while the inner layer of tape is secured to a portion of the test system. The pulling force is measured when the adhesive bond between the outer layer of tape and the inner layer of tape breaks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2013
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Inventors: Bradley Matlack, Gregory H. Manke, William Goertzen, Patrick Zhiyuan Ma, Sayak Datta, Mark A. Metzger
  • Publication number: 20130306348
    Abstract: A power cable for artificial lift equipment can include one or more conductor assemblies, each including a copper conductor, a conductor shield with resistivity less than about 5000 ohm-m surrounding the conductor, insulation, an insulation shield having a resistivity less than about 5000 ohm-m surrounding the insulation, a metallic shield surrounding the insulation shield, and a polymer barrier surrounding the metallic shield. Such a cable may include a jacket molded about the one or more conductor assemblies and optionally armor surrounding the jacket. Various other apparatuses, systems, methods, etc., are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2013
    Publication date: November 21, 2013
    Applicant: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Jason Holzmueller, Patrick Zhiyuan Ma, Gregory H. Manke, Mark A. Metzger, Melissa Ver Meer, Sayak Datta
  • Patent number: 8517612
    Abstract: An inner ring of an under race lubricated bearing assembly that includes an outer surface, an inner surface, and an inner race formed on the outer surface of the inner ring. A plurality of circumferentially spaced axial slots is formed on the inner surface of the inner ring, and a first set of circumferentially spaced partial circumferential slots is formed on the inner surface of the inner ring adjacent a first end of the inner ring. Each partial circumferential slot intersects at least one of the axial slots. The inner ring also includes a first set of radial holes, where each radial hole extends from the outer surface of the inner ring to one of the partial circumferential slots.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2013
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Mark A. Metzger, Michael Gantt
  • Patent number: 8444788
    Abstract: An adhesive composition includes 100 parts by weight of a polyolefin polymer derived from an olefin monomer copolymerized with at least one co-monomer that is different form the olefin monomer; 1˜100 parts by weight of an adhesion promoting agent comprising a polybutadiene polymer, which has a molecular weight of 1,000˜10,000 and has an anhydride group grafted thereon; 0.1˜5 parts by weight of an antioxidant; and 0.5˜15 parts by weight of a curative agent. An adhesive composition includes 100 parts by weight of a polyolefin polymer derived from an olefin monomer copolymerized with at least one co-monomer that is different form the olefin monomer, where in the polyolefin polymer comprises an anhydride group grafted thereon; 0.1˜5 parts by weight of an antioxidant; and 0.5˜15 parts by weight of a curative agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Jason Holzmueller, Mark A. Metzger, Gregory H. Manke
  • Publication number: 20130004109
    Abstract: An inner ring of an under race lubricated bearing assembly that includes an outer surface, an inner surface, and an inner race formed on the outer surface of the inner ring. A plurality of circumferentially spaced axial slots is formed on the inner surface of the inner ring, and a first set of circumferentially spaced partial circumferential slots is formed on the inner surface of the inner ring adjacent a first end of the inner ring. Each partial circumferential slot intersects at least one of the axial slots. The inner ring also includes a first set of radial holes, where each radial hole extends from the outer surface of the inner ring to one of the partial circumferential slots.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2011
    Publication date: January 3, 2013
    Applicant: UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Mark A. Metzger, Michael Gantt
  • Patent number: 8308426
    Abstract: A shaft assembly for a gas turbine engine includes a shaft, an annular fluid collection cavity, and a bearing. The shaft is rotatable around an axially extending shaft centerline. The annular fluid collection cavity is formed by an axial panel extending between a forward radial panel and an aft radial panel. The aft radial panel includes a plurality of fluid apertures, each fluid aperture having a center disposed at a first radius from the shaft centerline. The bearing includes an inner race having a shaft mounting surface and a plurality of axially extending race fluid passages. The shaft mounting surface is engaged with an exterior surface of the shaft, and is disposed at a second radius from the shaft centerline, wherein the second radius is less than the first radius. At least some of the axially extending race fluid passages are fluidly connected with at least some of the fluid apertures in the aft radial panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2012
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Brian P. Cigal, Mark A. Metzger
  • Publication number: 20120027570
    Abstract: A shaft assembly for a gas turbine engine includes a shaft, an annular fluid collection cavity, and a bearing. The shaft is rotatable around an axially extending shaft centerline. The annular fluid collection cavity is formed by an axial panel extending between a forward radial panel and an aft radial panel. The aft radial panel includes a plurality of fluid apertures, each fluid aperture having a center disposed at a first radius from the shaft centerline. The bearing includes an inner race having a shaft mounting surface and a plurality of axially extending race fluid passages. The shaft mounting surface is engaged with an exterior surface of the shaft, and is disposed at a second radius from the shaft centerline, wherein the second radius is less than the first radius. At least some of the axially extending race fluid passages are fluidly connected with at least some of the fluid apertures in the aft radial panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2010
    Publication date: February 2, 2012
    Applicant: UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Brian P. Cigal, Mark A. Metzger
  • Publication number: 20110171370
    Abstract: An adhesive composition includes 100 parts by weight of a polyolefin polymer derived from an olefin monomer copolymerized with at least one co-monomer that is different form the olefin monomer; 1˜100 parts by weight of an adhesion promoting agent comprising a polybutadiene polymer, which has a molecular weight of 1,000˜10,000 and has an anhydride group grafted thereon; 0.1˜5 parts by weight of an antioxidant; and 0.5˜15 parts by weight of a curative agent. An adhesive composition includes 100 parts by weight of a polyolefin polymer derived from an olefin monomer copolymerized with at least one co-monomer that is different form the olefin monomer, where in the polyolefin polymer comprises an anhydride group grafted thereon; 0.1˜5 parts by weight of an antioxidant; and 0.5˜15 parts by weight of a curative agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2011
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Applicant: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Jason Holzmueller, Mark A. Metzger, Gregory H. Manke
  • Patent number: 7935890
    Abstract: An adhesive composition includes 100 parts by weight of a polyolefin polymer derived from an olefin monomer copolymerized with at least one co-monomer that is different form the olefin monomer; 1˜100 parts by weight of an adhesion promoting agent comprising a polybutadiene polymer, which has a molecular weight of 1,000˜10,000 and has an anhydride group grafted thereon; 0.1˜5 parts by weight of an antioxidant; and 0.5˜15 parts by weight of a curative agent. An adhesive composition includes 100 parts by weight of a polyolefin polymer derived from an olefin monomer copolymerized with at least one co-monomer that is different form the olefin monomer, where in the polyolefin polymer comprises an anhydride group grafted thereon; 0.1˜5 parts by weight of an antioxidant; and 0.5˜15 parts by weight of a curative agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2011
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Jason Holzmueller, Mark A. Metzger, Gregory H. Manke
  • Publication number: 20100163271
    Abstract: An adhesive composition includes 100 parts by weight of a polyolefin polymer derived from an olefin monomer copolymerized with at least one co-monomer that is different form the olefin monomer; 1˜100 parts by weight of an adhesion promoting agent comprising a polybutadiene polymer, which has a molecular weight of 1,000˜10,000 and has an anhydride group grafted thereon; 0.1˜5 parts by weight of an antioxidant; and 0.5˜15 parts by weight of a curative agent. An adhesive composition includes 100 parts by weight of a polyolefin polymer derived from an olefin monomer copolymerized with at least one co-monomer that is different form the olefin monomer, where in the polyolefin polymer comprises an anhydride group grafted thereon; 0.1˜5 parts by weight of an antioxidant; and 0.5˜15 parts by weight of a curative agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2008
    Publication date: July 1, 2010
    Applicant: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Jason Holzmueller, Mark A. Metzger, Gregory Manke