Patents by Inventor Mark D. Hamilton

Mark D. Hamilton 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: 6571046
    Abstract: A downhole fiber optic protection system is disclosed which includes at least one protector sub mounted in a downhole string, the protector sub having at least one recess formed in an outside diameter of the protector sub and optionally including component protectors mounted to the outside diameter of the protector sub whereby the one or more recesses in the outside of the protector sub provide protection to fiber optic components and protected areas are created underneath component protectors further more delicate of the fiber optic connectors. The device is designed to prevent the harsh downhole environment from adversely affecting optical fibers themselves or optical components in the optical fiber system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2003
    Assignee: Baker Hughes Incorporated
    Inventors: Kurt A. Hickey, Mark D. Hamilton
  • Patent number: 6481503
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for simultaneously producing fluid from one or more zones of an oil or gas well, while injecting fluid into one or more other zones of the well, and for converting a depleted production zone into an injection zone, by remotely shifting sleeves in the apparatus to selectively align inlet and outlet ports with production and injection flow paths, respectively. A production string is provided within a completion string; the completion string has inlet and outlet ports to the well bore. One or more production sleeves have production conduits which can be selectively aligned with inlet ports by shifting the production sleeves. One or more injection sleeves have injection conduits which can be selectively aligned with outlet ports by shifting the injection sleeves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2002
    Assignee: Baker Hughes Incorporated
    Inventors: Mark D. Hamilton, Robert C. Smith, Neil Walker, Kjell Einar Revheim
  • Publication number: 20020088621
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for simultaneously producing fluid from one or more zones of an oil or gas well, while injecting fluid into one or more other zones of the well, and for converting a depleted production zone into an injection zone, by remotely shifting sleeves in the apparatus to selectively align inlet and outlet ports with production and injection flow paths, respectively. A production string is provided within a completion string; the completion string has inlet and outlet ports to the well bore. One or more production sleeves have production conduits which can be selectively aligned with inlet ports by shifting the production sleeves. One or more injection sleeves have injection conduits which can be selectively aligned with outlet ports by shifting the injection sleeves.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2001
    Publication date: July 11, 2002
    Inventors: Mark D. Hamilton, Robert C. Smith, Neil Walker, Kjell Einar Revheim
  • Patent number: 6315049
    Abstract: A flush valve for a multiple line hydraulic system includes a bifurcated manifold, the bifurcation being provided by a piston actuatable hydraulically, mechanically, electrically magnetically or by fiber optic means. The piston or gate is provided with a port extending diametrically therethrough and oriented to become coaxial with an inlet and outlet of the manifold upon actuation of the piston. With the port aligned the hydraulic fluid in the system can be displaced by fresh fluid. The piston is then deactivated which results in the port becoming misaligned with the inlet and outlet of the manifold. In this condition the hydraulic system is again sealed and functions normally.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2001
    Assignee: Baker Hughes Incorporated
    Inventors: Kurt A. Hickey, Mark D. Hamilton, Nigel Leggett
  • Patent number: RE40308
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for simultaneously producing fluid from one or more zones of an oil or gas well, while injecting fluid into one or more other zones of the well, and for converting a depleted production zone into an injection zone, by remotely shifting sleeves in the apparatus to selectively align inlet and outlet ports with production and injection flow paths, respectively. A production string is provided within a completion string; the completion string has inlet and outlet ports to the well bore. One or more production sleeves have production conduits which can be selectively aligned with inlet ports by shifting the production sleeves. One or more injection sleeves have injection conduits which can be selectively aligned with outlet ports by shifting the injection sleeves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2008
    Assignee: Baker Hughes Incorporated
    Inventors: Mark D. Hamilton, Robert C. Smith, Neil Walker, Kjell Einar Revheim