Patents by Inventor Matthew J. Jennings
Matthew J. Jennings 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: 8775088Abstract: The method uses a gas processor, various data collection devices each having a unique device protocol to receive drilling data, calibrate the devices and graphically present the data using both time events and depth events. The method includes computer implemented steps to scale the data and form the geological-hydrocarbon executive dashboard for transmission to various client devices to obtain real time streaming data, real time calibration information, while adding and removing detection devices and sensors online without shutting down the entire monitoring and analysis system for instant display.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2013Date of Patent: July 8, 2014Assignee: Selman and Associates, Ltd.Inventors: Thomas H. Selman, Matthew J. Jennings
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Patent number: 8775087Abstract: The system includes a gas processor with gas processor data storage and computer instructions to receive in various device protocols simultaneously information from rig based sensors and gas analysis devices drilling data, calibrate the devices and graphically present the data using both time events and depth events. Computer instructions scale the data and form the geological-hydrocarbon executive dashboard for transmission to various client devices to present real time streaming data, real time calibration information, real time alarms while enabling users to add and remove detection devices and sensors, including rig servers and remote servers, online without shutting down the entire monitoring and analysis system.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2013Date of Patent: July 8, 2014Assignee: Selman and Associates, Ltd.Inventors: Thomas H. Selman, Matthew J. Jennings
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Patent number: 8701012Abstract: A non-transitory computer readable medium to create a well log by using computer instructions to form an editable well log template, import user information, continuously import well sensor information, well event based observation data; well fluid testing data, scale the imported data, forming scaled values, compute a microview log plot and a macroview log plot using the scaled values; populating the editable well log template creating an executive dashboard, insert real time well logging information into the executive dashboard as the well logging information is detected, enabling safety interpretations for drilling, geological interpretations for drilling, operational interpretations for drilling, and combinations of these interpretations, in real time.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2013Date of Patent: April 15, 2014Assignee: Selman and Associates, Ltd.Inventors: Thomas H. Selman, Matthew J. Jennings
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Patent number: 8682586Abstract: A system to create a well log by using a processor connected to data storage on a network that creates and executive dashboard of well log information using computer instructions to (a) form an editable well log template, (b) import user information, well sensor information, well event based observation data; well fluid testing data, (c) scale the imported data, forming scaled values, (d) computing a microview and a macroview log plot using the scaled values; (e) creating an executive dashboard, (f) inserting the log plots onto the executive dashboard and other real time well logging information allowing viewing of the log plots simultaneously with the other information on a real time basis, enabling safety interpretations for drilling, geological interpretations for drilling, operational interpretations for drilling, and combinations of these interpretations, in real time.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2013Date of Patent: March 25, 2014Inventors: Thomas H. Selman, Matthew J. Jennings
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Publication number: 20140000964Abstract: A cloud computing method for geosteering during directional drilling of a wellbore. The method includes a cloud processor, cloud data storage, and client devices in communication with the cloud processor through a network. The cloud processor receives data from directional drilling equipment and presents that data to users in an executive dashboard. Users can send data and/or commands to the directional drilling equipment. The executive dashboard can present: a portion of interest in a stratigraphic cross section for user identification of: the drill bit in the stratigraphic cross section, formations in the stratigraphic cross section, and other formation data. The method can be used to: identify a projected path for the drill bit, import data, compute wellbore profiles and stratigraphic cross sections, plot actual drilling paths, overlay the actual drilling path onto the projected path, and present control buttons to the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2012Publication date: January 2, 2014Applicant: SELMAN AND ASSOCIATES, LTD.Inventors: Thomas H. Selman, Matthew J. Jennings
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Publication number: 20130346754Abstract: A cloud computing system for real-time streaming of drilling data from a drilling rig using satellites, wherein the system includes client devices for transmitting the drilling data. Radio boxes disposed around the drilling rig to form a local area network for connecting with the client devices. A router and switch connected to the local area network for receiving and transmitting the drilling data. A processor and data storage configured to receive the drilling data and form well logging data for transmission to the router and switch. A modem in communication with the router and switch used to send the drilling data to satellite dishes. A server positioned apart from the drilling rig used to receive drilling data and from well logs and executive dashboards. The server can stream the drilling data, well logs, and executive dashboard in real-time to remote client devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2012Publication date: December 26, 2013Applicant: SELMAN AND ASSOCIATES, LTD.Inventors: Thomas H. Selman, Matthew J. Jennings
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Patent number: 8615660Abstract: A cloud computing system for real-time streaming of drilling data from a drilling rig using satellites, wherein the system includes client devices for transmitting the drilling data. Radio boxes disposed around the drilling rig to form a local area network for connecting with the client devices. A router and switch connected to the local area network for receiving and transmitting the drilling data. A processor and data storage configured to receive the drilling data and form well logging data for transmission to the router and switch. A modem in communication with the router and switch used to send the drilling data to satellite dishes. A server positioned apart from the drilling rig used to receive drilling data and from well logs and executive dashboards. The server can stream the drilling data, well logs, and executive dashboard in real-time to remote client devices.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2012Date of Patent: December 24, 2013Assignee: Selman and Associates, Ltd.Inventors: Thomas H. Selman, Matthew J. Jennings
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Patent number: 8614713Abstract: A computer implemented method to create a well log by forming an editable well log template, importing user information, continuously importing well sensor information, well event based observation data; well fluid testing data, scaling the imported data, forming scaled values, computing a microview log plot and a macroview log plot simultaneously using the scaled values; creating an executive dashboard, inserting real time well logging information into the executive dashboard as the well logging information is detected forming an executive dashboard, monitoring the well drilling using the executive dashboard while viewing both the macroview log plot and the microview log plot simultaneously on a real time basis enabling safety interpretations for drilling, geological interpretations for drilling, operational interpretations for drilling, and combinations of these interpretations, in real time.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2013Date of Patent: December 24, 2013Assignee: Selman and Associates, Ltd.Inventors: Thomas H. Selman, Matthew J. Jennings
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Patent number: 8615364Abstract: The computer readable medium causes a gas processor with gas processor data storage to implement computer instructions to receive device data in various device protocols simultaneously information from rig based sensors and gas analysis devices, calibrate the devices and graphically present the data using both time events and depth events. The computer readable medium can scale the data and form the geological-hydrocarbon executive dashboard for transmission to various client devices to present real time streaming data, real time calibration information, real time alarms while enabling users to add and remove detection devices and sensors, including rig servers and remote servers, online without shutting down the operation of the computer readable medium.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2013Date of Patent: December 24, 2013Assignee: Selman and Associates, Ltd.Inventors: Thomas H. Selman, Matthew J. Jennings
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Patent number: 8615082Abstract: A system for real-time streaming of drilling data from a drilling rig using satellites, wherein the system includes client devices for transmitting the drilling data. Radio boxes can be disposed around the drilling rig and can form a local area network for connecting with the client devices. A router and switch can be connected to the local area network for receiving and transmitting the drilling data. A processor and data storage can be configured to receive the drilling data and form well logging data for transmission to the router and switch. A modem in communication with the router and switch can send the drilling data to satellite dishes. A server positioned apart from the drilling rig can receive drilling data and from well logs and executive dashboards. The server can stream the drilling data, well logs, and executive dashboard in real-time to remote client devices.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2012Date of Patent: December 24, 2013Assignee: Selman and Associates, Ltd.Inventors: Thomas H. Selman, Matthew J. Jennings
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Publication number: 20130275047Abstract: A gas trap with a gas analyzer for continuous gas analysis can include a sample chamber, means for agitating and creating a vortex, gas capturing chamber for receiving liberated gas, gas analyzer for providing real-time gas speciation of the liberated gas. A suction pump can pull the liberated fluid, a filtration means can condition the liberated fluid, and an exhaust port can exhaust analyzed fluid. An exhaust line can flow non-analyzed fluid to a drilling fluid storage chamber, drilling fluid stream, or both.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2013Publication date: October 17, 2013Applicant: SELMAN AND ASSOCIATES, LTD.Inventors: Thomas H. Selman, Matthew J. Jennings, Stephen M. Bergman
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Publication number: 20130270006Abstract: A drilling rig having continuous gas analysis can include a substructure, base, mast, pipe handler, mud pump, drilling rig power source, drawworks, cabling, rotating head, blowout preventer, drill string, and drill bit. A rig server of the drilling rig can have a rig processor and rig data storage for implementing rig operations. Piping can be in fluid communication between the blowout preventer and a gas analyzer system for real-time measurement of a concentration of gases in a drilling fluid. The gas analyzer system can include a sample chamber, means for agitating and creating a vortex, gas capturing chamber for receiving liberated fluid, gas analyzer for providing real-time gas speciation of the liberated fluid, suction pump for pulling the liberated fluid, filtration means, exhaust port, and exhaust line for flowing non-analyzed fluid to a drilling fluid storage chamber, drilling fluid conduit, or both.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2013Publication date: October 17, 2013Applicant: SELMAN AND ASSOCIATES, LTD.Inventors: Thomas H. Selman, Matthew J. Jennings, Stephen M. Bergman
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Publication number: 20130275053Abstract: A computer implemented, real-time, continuous, electromagnetic, spectroscopic, high sensitivity, digital method for analyzing a gas sample can include using an inline gas component analyzer to receive the gas sample. An electromagnetic beam generator can generate a beam to pass through a filter in a sample chamber and into the sample gas to form a sample wavelength. The sample wavelength can pass into an electromagnetic beam detector. A processor and data storage can be in communication with each component of the inline gas component analyzer for monitoring and controlling thereof. The processor can be in communication with client devices through a network for remote monitoring and controlling thereof. The inline gas component analyzer can be calibrated with a calibration gas sample.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2013Publication date: October 17, 2013Applicant: SELMAN AND ASSOCIATES, LTD.Inventors: Thomas H. Selman, Matthew J. Jennings, Stephen M. Bergman
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Publication number: 20130269411Abstract: A method for gas analysis can include continuously diverting a portion of drilling fluid into a sample chamber from a drilling fluid stream, creating a bidirectional drilling fluid circulation to liberate gas from the drilling fluid, applying a suction to a gas capturing chamber, and allowing a sample of the liberated fluid to continuously flow through the gas capturing chamber, continuously be filtered, and continuously flow into a gas analyzer. The method can include maintaining the sample chamber in an open configuration or decompressing the gas capturing chamber by closing off one or more sample inlets and sample outlets and exhausting portions of the liberated fluid that do not flow to the gas analyzer. The method can include simultaneously providing analysis data to client devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2013Publication date: October 17, 2013Applicant: SELMAN AND ASSOCIATES, LTD.Inventors: Thomas H. Selman, Matthew J. Jennings, Stephen M. Bergman
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Patent number: 8463549Abstract: A method for geosteering during directional drilling of a wellbore including a processor, a data storage, and client devices in communication with the processor through a network. The processor can receive data from directional drilling equipment and can present that data to users in an executive dashboard. Users can send data and/or commands to the directional drilling equipment. The executive dashboard can present a portion of interest in a stratigraphic cross section for user identification of the drill bit in the stratigraphic cross section, formations in the stratigraphic cross section, and other formation data. The method can be used to identify a projected path for the drill bit, import data, compute wellbore profiles and stratigraphic cross sections, plot actual drilling paths, overlay the actual drilling path onto the projected path, and present control buttons to the user.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2010Date of Patent: June 11, 2013Assignee: Selman and Associates, Ltd.Inventors: Thomas H. Selman, Matthew J. Jennings
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Patent number: 8463550Abstract: A system for geosteering during directional drilling of a wellbore including a processor, a data storage, and client devices in communication with the processor through a network. The processor can receive data from directional drilling equipment and can present that data to users in an executive dashboard. Users can send data and/or commands to the directional drilling equipment. The executive dashboard can present: a portion of interest in a stratigraphic cross section for user identification of: the drill bit in the stratigraphic cross section, formations in the stratigraphic cross section, and other formation data. The system can be used to: identify a projected path for the drill bit, import data, compute wellbore profiles and stratigraphic cross sections, plot actual drilling paths, overlay the actual drilling path onto the projected path, and present control buttons to the user.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2010Date of Patent: June 11, 2013Assignee: Selman and Associates, Ltd.Inventors: Thomas H. Selman, Matthew J. Jennings
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Publication number: 20130035863Abstract: A system and computer assisted method to fractionate an oil or other well using a user moveable and rotatable three dimensional model of a lateral pay zone for a directionally drilled well, and other information relative to the lateral pay zone, enabling accurate identification of fractionation zones, accurate placement of well perforating guns, and accurate insertion of fractionation plugs to maximize production of the well, while additionally enabling the three dimensional model of the lateral pay zone to be viewable and updatable by on site uses at the location of the fractionation and by remote users as events occur, in some cases, in providing updates in less than 1 minute.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2011Publication date: February 7, 2013Applicant: SELMAN AND ASSOCIATES, LTD.Inventors: Thomas H. Selman, Matthew J. Jennings
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Patent number: 8132452Abstract: A low maintenance adjustable method for sampling fluid from a well using a gas analyzer, a fluid conditioner, and a gas trap. The gas trap can have a plurality of couplings, a plurality of hammer unions, a plurality of base manifold pipes, a base manifold flow line, a chimney pipe connected to the base manifold flow line, a controllable valve, a reducer connected to the chimney, an expansion chamber component connected to the reducer, a restrictor mounted to the expansion chamber component, and a conduit connection connected to the restrictor for engaging a conduit to flow a gas sample from the gas trap to a gas analyzer.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2009Date of Patent: March 13, 2012Assignee: Selman and Associates, LtdInventors: Thomas H. Selman, Juanita C. Selman, Matthew J. Jennings, Richard James Gonzales, Brian A. Jennings, Stephen M. Bergman
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Patent number: 7957903Abstract: A low maintenance adjustable gas trap with a plurality of couplings, each coupling securing to a flow line of a drilling rig; a plurality of hammer unions each engaging a coupling; a plurality of base manifold pipes, each engaging a hammer union; a base manifold flow line engaging the base manifold pipes, a chimney pipe connected to the base manifold flow line with a controllable valve, a reducer connected to the chimney opposite the base manifold flow line; an expansion chamber component connected to the reducer; a restrictor mounted to the expansion chamber component opposite the reducer, wherein the restrictor has a diameter no more than ?rd a diameter of the expansion chamber component; and a conduit connection connected to the restrictor for engaging a conduit to flow a gas sample from the gas trap to a gas analyzer.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2009Date of Patent: June 7, 2011Assignee: Selman and Associates, Ltd.Inventors: Thomas H. Selman, Juanita C. Selman, Matthew J. Jennings, Richard James Gonzales, Brian A. Jennings, Stephen M. Bergman
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Patent number: 7844400Abstract: A low maintenance adjustable system for sampling gas from a well using a gas analyzer; a conditioning and filtering device; a gas trap having a plurality of couplings, a plurality of hammer unions, a plurality of base manifold pipes, a base manifold flow line, a chimney pipe connected to the base manifold flow line, a controllable valve, a reducer connected to the chimney, an expansion chamber component connected to the reducer, a restrictor mounted to the expansion chamber component, and a conduit connection connected to the restrictor for engaging a conduit to flow a gas sample from the gas trap to a gas analyzer.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2009Date of Patent: November 30, 2010Assignee: Selman and Associates, Ltd.Inventors: Thomas H. Selman, Juanita C. Selman, Matthew J. Jennings, Richard James Gonzales, Brian A. Jennings, Stephen M. Bergman