Patents by Inventor Michael A. Bullock

Michael A. Bullock 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: 7040396
    Abstract: An apparatus for coupling two elements including an outer tubular member defining one or more outer tubular member slots, an inner tubular member defining one or more inner tubular member slots positioned within the outer tubular member, and a coupling assembly for releasably coupling the outer tubular member to the inner tubular member, including a tubular coupling body movably coupled to the inner tubular member, a coupling arm extending from the tubular coupling body, and a coupling element extending from the coupling arm, the coupling element adapted to mate with at least one outer tubular member slot and at least one inner tubular member slot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2006
    Assignee: Shell Oil Company
    Inventors: Robert Lance Cook, David Paul Brisco, Lev Ring, Michael Bullock
  • Publication number: 20060090902
    Abstract: A tubular sleeve is coupled to and overlaps the threaded connection between a pair of adjacent tubular members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2003
    Publication date: May 4, 2006
    Inventors: Scott Costa, Joel Hockaday, Kevin Waddell, Lev Ring, Michael Bullock, Robert Cook, Larry Kendziora, David Brisco, Tance Jackson
  • Publication number: 20060032640
    Abstract: A tubular sleeve is coupled to and overlaps the threaded connection between a pair of adjacent tubular members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2003
    Publication date: February 16, 2006
    Applicant: TODD MATTINGLY HAYNES AND BOONE, L.L.P.
    Inventors: Scott Costa, Joel Hockaday, Kevin Waddell, Michael Bullock, Robert Cook, Larry Kendziora, David Brisco
  • Patent number: 6966370
    Abstract: An apparatus comprising a first tubular member; a second tubular member positioned within and coupled to the first tubular member; a first annular piston chamber defined by the space between the first and second tubular members; an annular piston movably coupled to the second tubular member and positioned within the first annular piston chamber; and a third tubular member for receiving the first and second tubular members coupled to the first tubular member. The third tubular member comprises a radially expandable and plastically deformable tubular member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2005
    Assignee: Shell Oil Company
    Inventors: Robert Lance Cook, David Paul Brisco, Lev Ring, Michael Bullock
  • Publication number: 20050230123
    Abstract: The end of an expandable liner hanger (120) provides a receptacle for another tubular liner (135).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2002
    Publication date: October 20, 2005
    Inventors: Kevin Waddell, Michael Bullock, Joel Hockaday, Tance Jackson
  • Publication number: 20050084722
    Abstract: A fuel cell apparatus in accordance with a present invention includes an information storage device. A method of operating a host device in accordance with a present invention includes the step(s) of writing data to, and/or accessing data on, a fuel cell apparatus information storage device. A system in accordance with a present invention includes a host device and a fuel cell apparatus with an information storage device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2004
    Publication date: April 21, 2005
    Inventors: Michael Bullock, Winthrop Childers
  • Patent number: 6857473
    Abstract: A method of coupling a tubular member to a preexisting structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2005
    Assignee: Shell Oil Company
    Inventors: Robert Lance Cook, David Paul Brisco, Lev Ring, Michael Bullock
  • Publication number: 20050015963
    Abstract: A tubular sleeve is coupled to and overlaps the threaded connection between a pair of adjacent tubular members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2002
    Publication date: January 27, 2005
    Inventors: Scott Costa, Joel Hockaday, Kevin Waddell, Lev Ring, Michael Bullock, Robert Cook, Larry Kendziora, David Brisco
  • Patent number: 6758278
    Abstract: A wellbore casing is formed simultaneously with the drilling out of the wellbore.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2004
    Assignee: Shell Oil Company
    Inventors: Robert Lance Cook, David Paul Brisco, Lev Ring, Michael Bullock
  • Patent number: 6725919
    Abstract: A wellbore casing is formed simultaneously with the drilling out of the wellbore.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2004
    Assignee: Shell Oil Company
    Inventors: Robert Lance Cook, David Paul Brisco, Lev Ring, Michael Bullock
  • Patent number: 6712154
    Abstract: One or more subterranean zones are isolated from one or more other subterranean zones using a combination of solid tubulars and slotted tubulars.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2004
    Assignee: Enventure Global Technology
    Inventors: Robert Lance Cook, Michael Bullock
  • Patent number: 6705395
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for forming a wellbore casing. An annular piston is displaced in the axial direction by pressurizing an annular piston chamber. The axial displacement of the piston radially expands a tubular member into contact with a preexisting tubular member. The radially expanded liner hanger is then decoupled from the apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2004
    Assignee: Shell Oil Company
    Inventors: Robert Lance Cook, David Paul Brisco, Lev Ring, Michael Bullock
  • Publication number: 20040030441
    Abstract: A transfer mold apparatus comprising at least one mold cavity, at least one resin chamber, and at least one channel communicating between the at least one mold cavity and the at least one resin chamber; a piston in communication with each resin chamber to force the resin through the at least one channel into the at least one mold cavity; and a device to drive the piston; further comprising at least one pressure transducer connected to at least one channel and positioned to determine the pressure in the channel. A method for encapsulating electrical components comprising placing resin into a chamber of a molding device; applying an compressive force to the resin to force the resin through channels into mold cavities; measuring the pressure in at least one channel using a pressure transducer; determining the amount of compressive force to apply to the resin based on the pressure measured by the pressure transducer; and adjusting the compressive force based thereon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2002
    Publication date: February 12, 2004
    Applicant: Kemet Electronics Corporation
    Inventors: Henry Michael Bullock, Douglas Clinton Byrd, David Bruce Jacobs
  • Patent number: 6684947
    Abstract: An apparatus for radially expanding a tubular member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2004
    Assignee: Shell Oil Company
    Inventors: Robert Lance Cook, David Paul Brisco, Lev Ring, Michael Bullock
  • Patent number: 6631769
    Abstract: A method of operating an apparatus for radially expanding a tubular member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2003
    Assignee: Shell Oil Company
    Inventors: Robert Lance Cook, David Paul Brisco, Lev Ring, Michael Bullock
  • Patent number: 6631759
    Abstract: An apparatus for radially expanding atubular member that includes a support member having an exterior surface, a tubular member having an interior surface coupled to the support member, an annular expansion cone having a continuous outer surface movably coupled to the exterior surface of the support member and the interior surface of the tubular member for radially expanding the tubular member, and a preload assembly coupled to the support member for applying an axial force from the support member to the annular expansion cone to preload the annular expansion cone against the tubular member. The preload assembly including a compressed spring coupled to the support member for applying the axial force to the annular expansion cone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2003
    Assignee: Shell Oil Company
    Inventors: Robert Lance Cook, David Paul Brisco, Lev Ring, Michael Bullock
  • Publication number: 20030121669
    Abstract: An apparatus for releasably coupling two elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2002
    Publication date: July 3, 2003
    Applicant: Shell Oil Co.
    Inventors: Robert Lance Cook, David Paul Brisco, Lev Ring, Michael Bullock
  • Publication number: 20030107217
    Abstract: A sealant for an expandable connection. The threaded portions of a pair of expandable tubulars are coated with a sealant. The threaded portions of the expandable tubulars are then coupled. The sealant is cured. The expandable tubulars are then placed within a preexisting structure. The expandable tubulars are then radially expanded into contact with the preexisting structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2002
    Publication date: June 12, 2003
    Applicant: Shell Oil Co.
    Inventors: Chan Daigle, Michael Bullock, Andrei Filippov, Scott Costa, Mike Cowan
  • Patent number: 6568471
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for forming a wellbore casing. An annular piston is displaced in the axial direction by pressurizing an annular piston chamber. The axial displacement of the piston radially expands a tubular member into contact with a preexisting tubular member. The radially expanded liner hanger is then decoupled from the apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2003
    Assignee: Shell Oil Company
    Inventors: Robert Lance Cook, David Paul Brisco, Lev Ring, Michael Bullock
  • Patent number: 6564875
    Abstract: A device for protecting the internally threaded end portion of a tubular member includes an externally threaded portion for engaging the internally threaded portion of the tubular member and a collar for engaging the exterior of the internally threaded end portion of the tubular member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2003
    Assignee: Shell Oil Company
    Inventor: Michael Bullock