Patents by Inventor Matthew Clay

Matthew Clay 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).

  • Publication number: 20250341152
    Abstract: A perforating tool for perforating a subterranean formation intersected by a wellbore includes a carrier having an interior in which are disposed at least one shaped charge and a pressure applicator. The pressure applicator may be configured to release a gas simultaneous with detonation of the at least one shaped charge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2025
    Publication date: November 6, 2025
    Applicant: Owen Oil Tools LP
    Inventors: Shaun Geerts, Matthew Clay
  • Patent number: 8919444
    Abstract: An apparatus for perforating a subterranean formation may include a casing, an energetic material, a liner, and an acid-generating material. The casing may have a slotted end configured to receive a detonator cord, and an open end. The energetic material may be disposed in the open end and in ballistic. The liner may enclose the open end, and the liner may include an acid-generating material that is configured to form an acid upon detonation of the explosive material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Assignee: Owen Oil Tools LP
    Inventors: Matthew Clay, James Talavera
  • Patent number: 8561683
    Abstract: An apparatus and a method for cutting a wellbore tubular may include an upper section and a lower section mating at a juncture plane defined by a plane transverse to the longitudinal axis of the wellbore tubular. Each section may include a support plate having a passage, a liner positioned adjacent to the support plate, and an energetic material disposed between the support plate and the liner. An initiator having a shaft may be positioned in the passages of the upper section and the lower section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2013
    Assignee: Owen Oil Tools, LP
    Inventors: Jeffrey D. Wood, Timothy Edward LaGrange, Matthew Clay
  • Publication number: 20120067578
    Abstract: An apparatus and a method for cutting a wellbore tubular are described herein. The apparatus and the method may include an upper section and a lower section mating at a juncture plane defined by a plane transverse to the longitudinal axis of the wellbore tubular. Each section may include a support plate having a passage, a liner positioned adjacent to the support plate, and an energetic material disposed between the support plate and the liner. An initiator having a shaft may be positioned in the passages of the upper section and the lower section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2011
    Publication date: March 22, 2012
    Applicant: OWEN OIL TOOLS LP
    Inventors: Jeffrey D. Wood, Timothy Edward LaGrange, Matthew Clay
  • Patent number: 7913761
    Abstract: A method for perforating a subterranean formation includes positioning a shaped charge and a reactant composite material in a carrier; positioning the carrier in the wellbore; detonating the shaped charge; and disintegrating the reactant composite material using a shock generated by the detonated shaped charge. The method may also include initiating a first deflagration by using carbon and heat resulting from the detonation of the shaped charge and an oxygen component of the disintegrated reactant composite material. A system for performing the method may include a carrier, a shaped charge positioned in the carrier; and a reactant composite material positioned in the carrier. The reactant composite material may be configured to disintegrate upon detonation of the shaped charge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2011
    Assignee: Owen Oil Tools LP
    Inventors: Dan Pratt, Joseph Haney, Thomas C. Montanez, Matthew Clay
  • Publication number: 20090183916
    Abstract: A method for perforating a subterranean formation includes positioning a shaped charge and a reactant composite material in a carrier; positioning the carrier in the wellbore; detonating the shaped charge; and disintegrating the reactant composite material using a shock generated by the detonated shaped charge. The method may also include initiating a first deflagration by using carbon and heat resulting from the detonation of the shaped charge and an oxygen component of the disintegrated reactant composite material. A system for performing the method may include a carrier, a shaped charge positioned in the carrier; and a reactant composite material positioned in the carrier. The reactant composite material may be configured to disintegrate upon detonation of the shaped charge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2009
    Publication date: July 23, 2009
    Applicant: OWEN OIL TOOLS LP
    Inventors: Dan Pratt, Joseph Haney, Thomas C. Montanez, Matthew Clay