Patents by Inventor Michael A. Kendrick

Michael A. Kendrick 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).

  • Downhole sensor interrogation employing coaxial cable
    Patent number: 9547104
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods and systems for oil field downhole sensing and communication during drilling and/or production, wherein such methods and systems utilize coaxial cable to transmit electromagnetic (EM) energy, continuously or as a pulse, to passive downhole sensors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2017
    Assignee: CHEVRON U.S.A. INC.
    Inventors: Don M. Coates, M. Clark Thompson, David W. Beck, Manuel E. Gonzalez, Michael A. Kendrick, Daniel L. Neagley
  • DOWNHOLE SENSOR INTERROGATION EMPLOYING COAXIAL CABLE
    Publication number: 20090174409
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods and systems for oil field downhole sensing and communication during drilling and/or production, wherein such methods and systems utilize coaxial cable to transmit electromagnetic (EM) energy, continuously or as a pulse, to passive downhole sensors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2008
    Publication date: July 9, 2009
    Applicant: Chevron U.S.A., Inc.
    Inventors: Don M. COATES, M. Clark Thompson, David W. Beck, Manuel E. Gonzalez, Michael A. Kendrick, Daniel L. Neagley