Patents by Inventor Matthew J. Sale

Matthew J. Sale 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).

  • Azimuthal binning of density and porosity data
    Patent number: 7432500
    Abstract: A logging-while-drilling density sensor includes a gamma ray source and at least two NaI detectors spaced apart from the source for determining measurements indicative of the formation density. A magnetometer on the drill collar measures the relative azimuth of the NaI detectors. Measurements made by the detectors are partitioned into bins defined by azimuth. A compensated bulk density is determined for selected ones of said azimuthal sectors that meet a threshold test related to a minimum difference of measurements or a minimum correction. The method of the invention may also be used with neutron porosity logging devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2008
    Assignee: Baker Hughes Incorporated
    Inventor: Matthew J. Sale
  • Method of processing data from a dual detector LWD density logging instrument coupled with an acoustic standoff measurement
    Patent number: 7129477
    Abstract: A logging-while-drilling density sensor includes a gamma ray source and at least two NaI detectors spaced apart from the source for determining measurements indicative of the formation density. An acoustic caliper is used for making standoff measurements of the NaI detectors. Measurements made by the detectors are partitioned into standoff bins. An adaptive spine and rib method uses the standoff measurements to obtain density estimates. The method of the invention may also be used with neutron porosity logging devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2006
    Assignee: Baker Hughes Incorporated
    Inventors: David M. Schneider, Sergey V. Efremov, Matthew J. Sale
  • Method of processing data from a dual detector LWD density logging instrument coupled with an acoustic standoff measurement
    Publication number: 20040021066
    Abstract: A logging-while-drilling density sensor includes a gamma ray source and at least two NaI detectors spaced apart from the source for determining measurements indicative of the formation density. An acoustic caliper is used for making standoff measurements of the NaI detectors. Measurements made by the detectors are partitioned into standoff bins. An adaptive spine and rib method uses the standoff measurements to obtain density estimates. The method of the invention may also be used with neutron porosity logging devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2003
    Publication date: February 5, 2004
    Applicant: Baker Hughes Incorporated
    Inventors: David M. Schneider, Sergey V. Efremov, Matthew J. Sale