Patents by Inventor Matthew Mlcak

Matthew Mlcak 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: 12392210
    Abstract: A downhole cutting tool may include a tubular housing securable to a downhole end of a conveyance and a cutting head secured to the tubular housing. The cutting head may have a retractable cutting blade configured to move between a radially extended position and a retracted position. Additionally, the cutting head may be configured to rotate with respect to the tubular housing to drive the retractable cutting blade, in the radially extended position, to cut a downhole tubular disposed in a wellbore. The downhole cutting tool may also include at least one motor secured within the tubular housing and configured to drive rotation of the cutting head. Further, the downhole cutting tool may include a power source disposed within the tubular housing and configured to supply power to the at least one motor, and the power source may include at least one battery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2023
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2025
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Bryan D. Powell, Gerard Steven Mackay, Christian Weliyanto, Matthew Mlcak
  • Publication number: 20250034962
    Abstract: A downhole cutting tool may include a tubular housing securable to a downhole end of a conveyance and a cutting head secured to the tubular housing. The cutting head may have a retractable cutting blade configured to move between a radially extended position and a retracted position. Additionally, the cutting head may be configured to rotate with respect to the tubular housing to drive the retractable cutting blade, in the radially extended position, to cut a downhole tubular disposed in a wellbore. The downhole cutting tool may also include at least one motor secured within the tubular housing and configured to drive rotation of the cutting head. Further, the downhole cutting tool may include a power source disposed within the tubular housing and configured to supply power to the at least one motor, and the power source may include at least one battery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2023
    Publication date: January 30, 2025
    Applicant: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Bryan D. Powell, Gerard Steven Mackay, Christian Weliyanto, Matthew Mlcak
  • Publication number: 20240280005
    Abstract: Systems and methods of the present disclosure relate to biometric access to perforating tools. A perforating system includes a firing panel in communication with a perforating apparatus and a biometric interface in communication with the firing panel. The perforating system is configured to control operation of the perforating apparatus upon authentication via the biometric interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2023
    Publication date: August 22, 2024
    Applicant: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Nicholas Gerald Harrington, Cameron Scott Badii, Matthew Mlcak, Christopher C. Hoelscher
  • Patent number: 10287860
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus include mechanically perforating a tubular positioned in a subterranean wellbore. A plurality of mechanical penetrators are moved radially outward, simultaneously or sequentially, in response to an actuating force applied from a downhole power unit or tubing pressure. After perforating the downhole tubular, the penetrators are retracted for re-use at a new location or for retrieval. A slip assembly can secure the tool in position during use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2019
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Jacques Babin, Jack Clemens, Matthew Mlcak, Firas Al Ktoot
  • Publication number: 20160258257
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus are presented for mechanically perforating a tubular positioned in a subterranean wellbore. A plurality of mechanical penetrators are moved radially outward, simultaneously or sequentially, in response to an actuating force applied from a downhole power unit or tubing pressure. After perforating the downhole tubular, the penetrators are retracted for re-use at a new location or for retrieval. A slip assembly can secure the tool in position during use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2013
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Applicant: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Jacques Babin, Jack Clemens, Matthew Mlcak, Firas Al Ktoot