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).

  • Patent number: 11821277
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2023
    Assignee: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Rodrigo Feliu, Matthew Billingham, Robert Kyle Wiesenborn
  • Publication number: 20230115832
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2022
    Publication date: April 13, 2023
    Inventors: Robert Kyle Wiesenborn, Matthew Dresel, Pierre-Olivier Gourmelon, Rex Mennem, Matthew Billingham, Todor Sheiretov, Nathan Landsiedel, Yoann Couble, Wade DuPree
  • Publication number: 20230066142
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2022
    Publication date: March 2, 2023
    Inventors: Rodrigo Feliu, Matthew Billingham, Robert Kyle Wiesenborn
  • Patent number: 11536107
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2022
    Assignee: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Robert Kyle Wiesenborn, Matthew Dresel, Pierre-Olivier Gourmelon, Rex Mennem, Matthew Billingham, Todor Sheiretov, Nathan Landsiedel, Yoann Couble, Wade DuPree
  • Patent number: 11428092
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2022
    Assignee: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Matthew Billingham, Erwan Olliero, Adolfo Recio, David Schlosser
  • Publication number: 20200332615
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2018
    Publication date: October 22, 2020
    Inventors: Robert Kyle Wiesenborn, Matthew Dresel, Pierre-Olivier Gourmelon, Rex Mennem, Matthew Billingham, Todor Sheiretov, Nathan Landsiedel, Yoann Couble, Wade DuPree
  • Publication number: 20190211664
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2018
    Publication date: July 11, 2019
    Inventors: Matthew Billingham, Erwan Olliero, Adolfo Recio, David Schlosser
  • Publication number: 20160237812
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2013
    Publication date: August 18, 2016
    Inventors: Pierre-Arnaud Foucher, Matthew Billingham, Todor K. Sheiretov
  • Patent number: 9140115
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2015
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Joseph Varkey, Byong Jun Kim, Garud Sridhar, Wayne Fulin, Noor F. Sait, Matthew Billingham, Andrea Sbordone
  • Publication number: 20140352952
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2014
    Publication date: December 4, 2014
    Inventors: Joseph Varkey, Byong Jun Kim, Garud Sridhar, Wayne Fulin, Noor F. Sait, Matthew Billingham, Andrea Sbordone
  • Patent number: 8807225
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2014
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Joseph Varkey, Byong Jun Kim, Garud Sridhar, Wayne Fulin, Noor F. Sait, Matthew Billingham, Andrea Sbordone
  • Patent number: 8413723
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2013
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Joseph Varkey, Byong Jun Kim, Garud Sridhar, Wayne Fulin, Noor F. Sait, Matthew Billingham, Andrea Sbordone
  • Patent number: 8220541
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2012
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Ruben Martinez, Matthew Billingham, Todor Sheiretov, Paul Beguin
  • Patent number: 7854258
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2010
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Todor K. Sheiretov, Dwight C. Chilcoat, Robin A. Ewan, Carl J Roy, Matthew Billingham, Franz Aguirre
  • Patent number: 7661477
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2010
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Todor K. Sheiretov, Matthew Billingham, Wayne Fulin
  • Publication number: 20100006279
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2009
    Publication date: January 14, 2010
    Inventors: Ruben Martinez, Matthew Billingham, Todor Sheiretov, Paul Beguin
  • Patent number: 7607478
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2009
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Ruben Martinez, Matthew Billingham, Todor Sheiretov, Paul Beguin
  • Publication number: 20090159269
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2009
    Publication date: June 25, 2009
    Inventors: Todor K. Sheiretov, Dwight C. Chilcoat, Robin A. Ewan, Carl J. Roy, Matthew Billingham, Franz Aguirre
  • Publication number: 20090145610
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2008
    Publication date: June 11, 2009
    Inventors: Joseph Varkey, Byong Jun Kim, Garud Sridhar, Wayne Fulin, Noor F. Sait, Matthew Billingham, Andrea Sbordone
  • Patent number: 7540327
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2009
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventor: Matthew Billingham