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).

  • Biometrically Activated Firing Sequence
    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
  • Downhole mechanical tubing perforator
    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
  • Downhole Mechanical Tubing Perforator
    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