Patents by Inventor Matthew Billingham
Matthew Billingham 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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Patent number: 11821277Abstract: Examples described herein include systems and methods associated with a mechanical service tool. In one example, the service tool includes a power jar, an accelerator, and a linear actuator. The accelerator can be coupled to the power jar and provide assistance to the power jar. The linear actuator can be coupled to the accelerator and configured such to pull the accelerator spring within the accelerator with a force sufficient to fire the power jar. When the power jar is in a released state, the linear actuator can also be used to push or pull the entire accelerator and power jar assembly, which in turn can push or pull the target object within the wellbore. The linear actuator can also be used to move the power jar from a released state to a set state.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2022Date of Patent: November 21, 2023Assignee: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATIONInventors: Rodrigo Feliu, Matthew Billingham, Robert Kyle Wiesenborn
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Publication number: 20230115832Abstract: A mechanical service tool that may include one or more anchors, a cutter, a communication and control system, and one or more sensors, as well as methods for operating the mechanical service tool, are provided. The one or more anchors may extend radially from the mechanical service tool and the cutter may move relative to the mechanical service tool. The cutter may include a drilling bit. The communication and control system may obtain remote commands that control the cutter, the one or more anchors, or both. The one or more sensors may detect operational conditions of the mechanical service tool and may be operatively coupled to the communication and control system.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2022Publication date: April 13, 2023Inventors: Robert Kyle Wiesenborn, Matthew Dresel, Pierre-Olivier Gourmelon, Rex Mennem, Matthew Billingham, Todor Sheiretov, Nathan Landsiedel, Yoann Couble, Wade DuPree
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Publication number: 20230066142Abstract: Examples described herein include systems and methods associated with a mechanical service tool. In one example, the service tool includes a power jar, an accelerator, and a linear actuator. The accelerator can be coupled to the power jar and provide assistance to the power jar. The linear actuator can be coupled to the accelerator and configured such to pull the accelerator spring within the accelerator with a force sufficient to fire the power jar. When the power jar is in a released state, the linear actuator can also be used to pull or pull the entire accelerator and power jar assembly, which in turn can push or pull the target object within the wellbore. The linear actuator can also be used to move the power jar from a released state to a set state.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2022Publication date: March 2, 2023Inventors: Rodrigo Feliu, Matthew Billingham, Robert Kyle Wiesenborn
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Patent number: 11536107Abstract: A mechanical service tool that may include one or more anchors, a cutter, a communication and control system, and one or more sensors, as well as methods for operating the mechanical service tool, are provided. The one or more anchors may extend radially from the mechanical service tool and the cutter may move relative to the mechanical service tool. The cutter may include a drilling bit. The communication and control system may obtain remote commands that control the cutter, the one or more anchors, or both. The one or more sensors may detect operational conditions of the mechanical service tool and may be operatively coupled to the communication and control system.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2018Date of Patent: December 27, 2022Assignee: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATIONInventors: Robert Kyle Wiesenborn, Matthew Dresel, Pierre-Olivier Gourmelon, Rex Mennem, Matthew Billingham, Todor Sheiretov, Nathan Landsiedel, Yoann Couble, Wade DuPree
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Patent number: 11428092Abstract: A well-logging system includes a downhole tool coupled to a cable. The downhole tool may measure physical parameters of a wellbore via a first plurality of sensors. The well-logging system may include wellbore equipment including a winch. The winch may traverse the downhole tool through the wellbore by spooling or unspooling the cable. The well-logging system may also include a second plurality of sensors that may measure operational parameters of the wellbore equipment. The well-logging system may further include an automation controller that is communicatively coupled to the first plurality of sensors and the second plurality of sensors. A set of defined operating instructions may be prepared during the assembly of the job. The automation controller may control the wellbore equipment based at least in part on feedback from the first plurality of sensors, feedback from the second plurality of sensors, and the defined operating instructions.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2018Date of Patent: August 30, 2022Assignee: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATIONInventors: Matthew Billingham, Erwan Olliero, Adolfo Recio, David Schlosser
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Publication number: 20200332615Abstract: A mechanical service tool that may include one or more anchors, a cutter, a communication and control system, and one or more sensors, as well as methods for operating the mechanical service tool, are provided. The one or more anchors may extend radially from the mechanical service tool and the cutter may move relative to the mechanical service tool. The cutter may include a drilling bit. The communication and control system may obtain remote commands that control the cutter, the one or more anchors, or both. The one or more sensors may detect operational conditions of the mechanical service tool and may be operatively coupled to the communication and control system.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2018Publication date: October 22, 2020Inventors: Robert Kyle Wiesenborn, Matthew Dresel, Pierre-Olivier Gourmelon, Rex Mennem, Matthew Billingham, Todor Sheiretov, Nathan Landsiedel, Yoann Couble, Wade DuPree
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Publication number: 20190211664Abstract: A well-logging system includes a downhole tool coupled to a cable. The downhole tool may measure physical parameters of a wellbore via a first plurality of sensors. The well-logging system may include wellbore equipment including a winch. The winch may traverse the downhole tool through the wellbore by spooling or unspooling the cable. The well-logging system may also include a second plurality of sensors that may measure operational parameters of the wellbore equipment. The well-logging system may further include an automation controller that is communicatively coupled to the first plurality of sensors and the second plurality of sensors. A set of defined operating instructions may be prepared during the assembly of the job. The automation controller may control the wellbore equipment based at least in part on feedback from the first plurality of sensors, feedback from the second plurality of sensors, and the defined operating instructions.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 5, 2018Publication date: July 11, 2019Inventors: Matthew Billingham, Erwan Olliero, Adolfo Recio, David Schlosser
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Publication number: 20160237812Abstract: A system for delivering a fiber optic slickline through a deviated well with a battery powered tractor. The system includes a tractor having an efficiency rating of at least about 30% so as to adequately serve as a conveyance aid without the requirement of surface supplied power. For example, regulating of drive sections of the tractor may take place through a hydraulic section. Thus, arms of the tractor may be hydraulically locked in an open position without the requirement of continuous power to maintain the arms in an open position. At the same time, however, the hydraulic section may include accumulator capacity so as to allow for temporary responsive collapse of the arms for sake of navigating a restriction in the well.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2013Publication date: August 18, 2016Inventors: Pierre-Arnaud Foucher, Matthew Billingham, Todor K. Sheiretov
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Patent number: 9140115Abstract: A method of deploying a cable into a wellbore penetrating a subterranean formation that includes providing a cable. The cable includes an insulated conductor; an armor wire layer surrounding the insulated conductor; and a polymeric material disposed in interstitial spaces formed between armor wires forming the armor wire layer, and in interstitial spaces formed between the at least one armor wire layer and the at least one insulated conductor. The method also includes introducing the cable into a wellbore and performing at least one operation in the wellbore utilizing the cable.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2014Date of Patent: September 22, 2015Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: Joseph Varkey, Byong Jun Kim, Garud Sridhar, Wayne Fulin, Noor F. Sait, Matthew Billingham, Andrea Sbordone
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Publication number: 20140352952Abstract: A method of deploying a cable into a wellbore penetrating a subterranean formation that includes providing a cable. The cable includes an insulated conductor; an armor wire layer surrounding the insulated conductor; and a polymeric material disposed in interstitial spaces formed between armor wires forming the armor wire layer, and in interstitial spaces formed between the at least one armor wire layer and the at least one insulated conductor. The method also includes introducing the cable into a wellbore and performing at least one operation in the wellbore utilizing the cable.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2014Publication date: December 4, 2014Inventors: Joseph Varkey, Byong Jun Kim, Garud Sridhar, Wayne Fulin, Noor F. Sait, Matthew Billingham, Andrea Sbordone
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Patent number: 8807225Abstract: An embodiment of a method of deploying a cable into a wellbore penetrating a subterranean formation comprises providing a cable, wherein the cable comprises at least one insulated conductor, at least one armor wire layer surrounding the insulated conductor, a polymeric material disposed in interstitial spaces formed between armor wires forming the at least one armor wire layer, and interstitial spaces formed between the at least one armor wire layer and insulated conductor, the polymeric material forming a continuously bonded layer which separates and encapsulates the armor wires forming the at least one armor wire layer, and whereby the polymeric material is extended to form a smooth polymeric jacket around the at least one armor wire layer, introducing the cable into a wellbore and performing at least one operation in the wellbore utilizing the cable.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2013Date of Patent: August 19, 2014Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: Joseph Varkey, Byong Jun Kim, Garud Sridhar, Wayne Fulin, Noor F. Sait, Matthew Billingham, Andrea Sbordone
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Patent number: 8413723Abstract: An embodiment of a method of deploying a cable into a wellbore penetrating a subterranean formation comprises providing a cable, wherein the cable comprises at least one insulated conductor, at least one armor wire layer surrounding the insulated conductor, a polymeric material disposed in interstitial spaces formed between armor wires forming the at least one armor wire layer, and interstitial spaces formed between the at least one armor wire layer and insulated conductor, the polymeric material forming a continuously bonded layer which separates and encapsulates the armor wires forming the at least one armor wire layer, and whereby the polymeric material is extended to form a smooth polymeric jacket around the at least one armor wire layer, introducing the cable into a wellbore and performing at least one operation in the wellbore utilizing the cable.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2008Date of Patent: April 9, 2013Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: Joseph Varkey, Byong Jun Kim, Garud Sridhar, Wayne Fulin, Noor F. Sait, Matthew Billingham, Andrea Sbordone
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Patent number: 8220541Abstract: An intervention tool for use inside a wellbore is provided that includes an intervention module capable of performing an intervention operation downhole, and a drive electronics module in communication with the intervention module and configured to control the intervention module. The tool also includes one or more sensors which measure at least one operational parameter of the intervention operation during the intervention operation. The intervention operation is optimized based on the measured at least one operational parameter.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2009Date of Patent: July 17, 2012Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: Ruben Martinez, Matthew Billingham, Todor Sheiretov, Paul Beguin
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Patent number: 7854258Abstract: A downhole tool is provided that includes a grip assembly for contacting a well formation. The grip assembly includes a gripper body; and a centralizer that is attached to and radially expandable with respect to the gripper body and that has a geometry which is lockable by a locking device. The grip assembly also includes a force amplifier in force transmitting relation with the centralizer, wherein the force amplifier transfers a force in a first direction to a much larger force in a second direction when the centralizer is locked by the locking device.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2009Date of Patent: December 21, 2010Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: Todor K. Sheiretov, Dwight C. Chilcoat, Robin A. Ewan, Carl J Roy, Matthew Billingham, Franz Aguirre
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Patent number: 7661477Abstract: An unsticking assembly for releasing a tool that is stuck in a wellbore including a first anchor actuatable between an engaging position wherein the first anchor engages a wall of the wellbore and a retracted position wherein the first anchor does not engage the wall; a second anchor actuatable between an engaging position wherein the second anchor engages a wall of the wellbore and a retracted position wherein the second anchor does not engage the wall; and a control module in connection with the first and second anchor to selectively actuate each anchor between the engaged and retracted positions. The assembly is adapted for positioning in the wellbore and in connection with the tool when the tool is stuck in the wellbore. The assembly may be a stand-alone assembly that is connectable to the tool after the tool is stuck in the wellbore. The assembly may include the wellbore tool as an interconnected element.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2006Date of Patent: February 16, 2010Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: Todor K. Sheiretov, Matthew Billingham, Wayne Fulin
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Publication number: 20100006279Abstract: An intervention tool for use inside a wellbore is provided that includes an intervention module capable of performing an intervention operation downhole, and a drive electronics module in communication with the intervention module and configured to control the intervention module. The tool also includes one or more sensors which measure at least one operational parameter of the intervention operation during the intervention operation. The intervention operation is optimized based on the measured at least one operational parameter.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2009Publication date: January 14, 2010Inventors: Ruben Martinez, Matthew Billingham, Todor Sheiretov, Paul Beguin
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Patent number: 7607478Abstract: An intervention tool for use inside a wellbore is provided that includes an intervention module capable of performing an intervention operation downhole, and a drive electronics module in communication with the intervention module and configured to control the intervention module. The tool also includes one or more sensors which measure at least one operational parameter of the intervention operation during the intervention operation. The intervention operation is optimized based on the measured at least one operational parameter.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2006Date of Patent: October 27, 2009Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: Ruben Martinez, Matthew Billingham, Todor Sheiretov, Paul Beguin
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Publication number: 20090159269Abstract: A downhole tool is provided that includes a grip assembly for contacting a well formation. The grip assembly includes a gripper body; and a centralizer that is attached to and radially expandable with respect to the gripper body and that has a geometry which is lockable by a locking device. The grip assembly also includes a force amplifier in force transmitting relation with the centralizer, wherein the force amplifier transfers a force in a first direction to a much larger force in a second direction when the centralizer is locked by the locking device.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2009Publication date: June 25, 2009Inventors: Todor K. Sheiretov, Dwight C. Chilcoat, Robin A. Ewan, Carl J. Roy, Matthew Billingham, Franz Aguirre
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Publication number: 20090145610Abstract: An embodiment of a method of deploying a cable into a wellbore penetrating a subterranean formation comprises providing a cable, wherein the cable comprises at least one insulated conductor, at least one armor wire layer surrounding the insulated conductor, a polymeric material disposed in interstitial spaces formed between armor wires forming the at least one armor wire layer, and interstitial spaces formed between the at least one armor wire layer and insulated conductor, the polymeric material forming a continuously bonded layer which separates and encapsulates the armor wires forming the at least one armor wire layer, and whereby the polymeric material is extended to form a smooth polymeric jacket around the at least one armor wire layer, introducing the cable into a wellbore and performing at least one operation in the wellbore utilizing the cable.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2008Publication date: June 11, 2009Inventors: Joseph Varkey, Byong Jun Kim, Garud Sridhar, Wayne Fulin, Noor F. Sait, Matthew Billingham, Andrea Sbordone
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Patent number: 7540327Abstract: An embodiment of a cutting tool positionable in a tubular for creating a cut in a tubular includes a body securable within the tubular and a cutting head having a nozzle for discharging a pressurized cutting fluid, wherein the cutting head is rotationally and axially moveable relative to the body. The cutting tool may further include one or more of a positioning mechanism, a linear actuator in connection with the cutting head, a rotary actuator in connection with the cutting head, a cutting fluid pump, a mechanism for mixing a fluid and an abrasive to form the abrasive cutting fluid, and reservoirs for storing the abrasive cutting fluid or for storing a fluid and the abrasive separately.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2006Date of Patent: June 2, 2009Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventor: Matthew Billingham