Patents by Inventor Matthew R. Hackworth

Matthew R. Hackworth 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: 20090084553
    Abstract: A system and method for completing a well with multiple zones of production is provided, including a casing having a plurality of valves integrated therein for isolating each well zone, establishing communication between each underlying formation and the interior of the casing, delivering a treatment fluid to each of the multiple well zones, and filtering produced fluids from each underlying formation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2008
    Publication date: April 2, 2009
    Applicant: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Gary L. Rytlewski, Hugo Morales, Balkrishna Gadiyar, John Lassek, John R. Whitsitt, Jorge Lopez de Cardenas, Matthew R. Hackworth
  • Publication number: 20090056939
    Abstract: A downhole device having an oil/water separator having a well fluid inlet, an oil stream outlet conduit, and a water stream outlet conduit; a removable flow-restrictor located in at least one of the water stream outlet conduit or the oil stream outlet conduit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2007
    Publication date: March 5, 2009
    Applicant: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventors: MATTHEW R. HACKWORTH, NIHAT OVUTMEN, KEVIN J. FORBES, LANCE I. FIELDER, ALLAN ROSS
  • Patent number: 7493959
    Abstract: An apparatus includes a connector to connect a first tubing section and a second tubing section together. The connector that includes a body that includes a first opening to receive the first tubing section, a second opening to receive the second tubing section, and a passageway. The apparatus includes a member that is adapted to be moved from a retracted position to an extended position to form a sealed connection between a tubular member that is connected to the first tubing section and the passageway.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2009
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Craig D. Johnson, Matthew R. Hackworth, Michael D. Langlais, David W. Wang, Laurent Alteirac, Stephane J. Virally, Jason Bigelow, Kerby J. Dufrene, Bruno Khan, Martin Prado, Ashish Sharma
  • Patent number: 7398831
    Abstract: An apparatus suitable for use in a wellbore comprises an expandable bistable device. An exemplary device has a plurality of bistable cells formed into a tubular shape. Each bistable cell comprises at least two elongated members that are connected to each other at their ends. The device is stable in a first configuration and a second configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2008
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: L. McD. Schetky, Craig D. Johnson, Matthew R. Hackworth, Patrick W. Bixenman
  • Patent number: 7387165
    Abstract: A system for completing a well with multiple zones of production includes a casing having a plurality of valves that are integrated therein for isolating each well zone. Communication is established between each underlying formation and the interior of the casing, and a treatment fluid is delivered to each of the multiple well zones. Mechanisms for actuating one or more of the valves include, but are not limited to, a dart, a drop ball, a running tool, and a control line actuating system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2008
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Jorge Lopez de Cardenas, Gary L. Rytlewski, Matthew R. Hackworth
  • Patent number: 7380595
    Abstract: A system that is usable with a wellbore includes a deployment tool that is attached to a conveyance device and has an unexpanded state and an expanded state. The system also includes a scrolled tubular, such as a sand screen, which is attached to the deployment tool. The tubular is scrolled around the deployment tool in the unexpanded state with the scrolled tubular having an outer diameter that is less than an inner diameter of a tubing that is located in the wellbore. The tubular is then unscrolled to expand against a surface in an expanded state of the tubular.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2008
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Rodney J. Wetzel, Don Eubank, Matthew R. Hackworth
  • Publication number: 20080066920
    Abstract: To perform a cleanout operation in a wellbore, a cleaning tool having a coiled tubing and an electrical pump assembly is run into the wellbore. The electrical pump assembly that is located in the wellbore is activated. In response to fluid flow generated by the electrical pump assembly, removal of debris from the wellbore is caused by directing fluid containing the debris into the coiled tubing for delivery to an earth surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2007
    Publication date: March 20, 2008
    Inventors: Marc Allcorn, Jing Hayes Chow, David Milton Eslinger, Matthew R. Hackworth, John David Rowatt, Thomas Allan
  • Publication number: 20080056880
    Abstract: A technique is provided to facilitate pumping of fluids in a well environment. A submersible pumping system having a submersible pump incorporates features that manage thrust loads resulting from rotating impellers. The thrust reducing features cooperate with the action of the impellers in one or more pump stages to reduce forces otherwise acting on certain pump related components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2006
    Publication date: March 6, 2008
    Applicant: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: David M. Eslinger, Matthew R. Hackworth
  • Publication number: 20080056879
    Abstract: A technique is provided to facilitate pumping of fluids in a well environment. A submersible pumping system having a submersible pump incorporates features that manage thrust loads resulting from rotating impellers. The thrust reducing features cooperate with the action of the impellers in one or more pump stages to reduce forces otherwise acting on certain pump related components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2006
    Publication date: March 6, 2008
    Applicant: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: David M. Eslinger, Matthew R. Hackworth
  • Patent number: 7228912
    Abstract: A control line can be positioned in a downhole completion. For example, the control line can be deployed in a protected position along a stinger to reduce the potential for damaging the control line during installation, removal or operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2007
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Dinesh R. Patel, Gilles H. Dessoulavy, Matthew R. Hackworth
  • Patent number: 7191842
    Abstract: A technique utilizes blocking members to resist contraction of expandables in wellbore environments. The technique comprises an expandable having a wall with a plurality of expandable cells. A plurality of blocking members cooperate with at least some of the cells to resist contraction of the expandable device once transitioned to a desired expanded state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2007
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Matthew R. Hackworth, Craig D. Johnson, Laurent N. Alteirac, Kevin W. Hayes, Don Eubank, Joel McClurkin
  • Patent number: 7185709
    Abstract: An apparatus suitable for use in a wellbore comprises an expandable bistable device. An exemplary device has a plurality of bistable cells formed into a tubular shape. Each bistable cell comprises at least two elongated members that are connected to each other at their ends. The device is stable in a first configuration and a second configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2007
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: L. McDonald Schetky, Craig D. Johnson, Matthew R. Hackworth, Patrick W. Bixenman
  • Patent number: 7168485
    Abstract: An expandable device, such as a sand screen, is used in a wellbore. The expandable device comprises an expandable base pipe and a filter layer that facilitates expansion of the device while maintaining filtering capability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2007
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Craig D Johnson, Matthew R. Hackworth, Kian Rasa, Christopher S. Del Campo, Rod W. Shampine, Claude J. Vercaemer, Gerhard Schoonderbeek
  • Patent number: 7168486
    Abstract: A technique for connecting expandable tubulars. The technique comprises an expandable connector system that facilitates the connection of tubular components, such as tubulars used in wellbore environments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2007
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Matthew R. Hackworth, Craig D. Johnson, Patrick W. Bixenman
  • Patent number: 7156180
    Abstract: An apparatus suitable for use in a wellbore comprises an expandable bistable device. An exemplary device has a plurality of bistable cells formed into a tubular shape. Each bistable cell comprises at least two elongated members that are connected to each other at their ends. The device is stable in a first configuration and a second configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2007
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: L. McD. Schetky, Craig D. Johnson, Matthew R. Hackworth, Patrick W. Bixenman
  • Patent number: 7134501
    Abstract: A particulate screen suitable for use in a wellbore. The particulate screen is expandable and may be at least partially formed of a bistable tubular. Also, a filter media may be combined with the bistable tubular to limit influx of particulates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2006
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Craig D. Johnson, Matthew R. Hackworth, Patrick W. Bixenman
  • Patent number: 7131494
    Abstract: The present invention provides a screen for a well that utilizes a partial screen wrapping used to advantage with side conduits (e.g., alternate flowpaths), control lines, intelligent completions devices, and the like. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2006
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Patrick W. Bixenman, Craig D. Johnson, Jake A. Danos, Matthew R. Hackworth
  • Patent number: 7086476
    Abstract: The present system and method comprises an expandable device for use in wellbores. In one embodiment, the present device comprises a plurality of slots disposed within the device. The slots define expansion compensation portions, wherein the compensation portions facilitate radial expansion of the device while concurrently maintaining essentially constant the axial length of the device. The present technique also comprises a method of forming the device in accordance therewith.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2006
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Craig D. Johnson, Matthew R. Hackworth
  • Patent number: 7055609
    Abstract: A handling and assembly system and method for use in deploying tubing in a subterranean environment. A framework is used to linearly engage sequential tubular members as a tubing string is formed and run into a subterranean environment. The system also facilitates the disassembly of the individual tubular components from the tubing string.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2006
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Kevin W. Hayes, Craig D. Johnson, Dennis L. Mills, Matthew R. Hackworth, Michael D. Langlais, Martin Prado
  • Patent number: 7048052
    Abstract: At least a first expandable tubular and a second expandable tubular are connected to each other by a connector system. The connector system is expandable and utilizes a plurality of extensions that may be used to create an interlocking engagement. The system design enables both the tubulars and the connector system to be expanded to an increased diameter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2006
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Matthew R. Hackworth, Craig D. Johnson, Patrick W. Bixenman