Patents by Inventor Michael Du

Michael Du 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: 9836444
    Abstract: As disclosed herein, a method for visualizing a spread function corresponding to a data table includes receiving a set of user selected cells selected by a user that correspond to a data table, enabling the user to select a spread command from a set of available spread commands, executing the selected spread command on the set of user selected cells to provide a set of adjusted cells, displaying an interactive visualization to the user corresponding to the set of adjusted cells, and providing a data table corresponding to the set of adjusted cells. A computer program product and computer system corresponding to the method are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2017
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Ilse M. Breedvelt-Schouten, Michael Du Plessis, Alireza Pourshahid, Maria Gabriela Sanches
  • Publication number: 20170169005
    Abstract: As disclosed herein, a method for visualizing a spread function corresponding to a data table includes receiving a set of user selected cells selected by a user that correspond to a data table, enabling the user to select a spread command from a set of available spread commands, executing the selected spread command on the set of user selected cells to provide a set of adjusted cells, displaying an interactive visualization to the user corresponding to the set of adjusted cells, and providing a data table corresponding to the set of adjusted cells. A computer program product and computer system corresponding to the method are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2015
    Publication date: June 15, 2017
    Inventors: Ilse M. Breedvelt-Schouten, Michael Du Plessis, Alireza Pourshahid, Maria Gabriela Sanches
  • Publication number: 20070224056
    Abstract: A technique is provided to facilitate pumping of fluids in a well. A submersible pumping system utilizes a submersible motor to power a submersible pump. A motor protector works in cooperation with the submersible motor to protect motor fluid within the submersible motor and to reduce differential pressures between the internal motor fluid and the external well fluid. The motor protector incorporates a piston slidably sealed within an interior cavity of the motor protector for movement to reduce undue differential pressures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2006
    Publication date: September 27, 2007
    Applicant: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Arthur Watson, Michael Du, John Rowatt
  • Publication number: 20070207046
    Abstract: A system and method is used to protect a motor of a submersible pumping system. A variety of motor protector features are provided to facilitate operation of the motor protector and submersible pumping system in multiple wellbore environments and applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2007
    Publication date: September 6, 2007
    Applicant: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Michael Du, Lawrence Lee, Arunkumar Arumugam, Ashley Kishino
  • Publication number: 20070151736
    Abstract: The system including a well tool having a housing forming a protection fluid chamber in fluid communication with a discharge port, a protection fluid disposed within the protection fluid chamber, and a moveable mechanism in functional connection with the protection fluid chamber in a manner to expel a portion of the protection fluid when the moveable mechanism moves.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2006
    Publication date: July 5, 2007
    Applicant: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Michael Du, Dennis Read
  • Publication number: 20070074872
    Abstract: Apparatus and pumping systems including the apparatus are described, the apparatus including a protector body comprising a material allowing expansion and contraction of an internal fluid, the body serving as a barrier between fluids external of the body and the internal fluid. The body has first and second ends, at least one end adapted to connect the body to other components, the protector body further comprising structural features permitting facile cleanout and reuse of the protector body. Methods of use of the apparatus and systems are described, particularly in oilfield exploration, testing, and production. This abstract allows a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the disclosure. It will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2006
    Publication date: April 5, 2007
    Applicant: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Michael Du, John Rowatt, Cheryl DuVall, Michael Miller
  • Publication number: 20060266526
    Abstract: A technique is provided for pumping fluids in a subterranean wellbore. A submersible pumping system can be deployed in a wellbore for moving desired fluids within the wellbore. The pumping system energizes the desired fluid movement by reciprocating a working fluid between expandable members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2006
    Publication date: November 30, 2006
    Applicant: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Murat Ocalan, John Benton, Michael Du, Jeffrey Miller, Arukumar Arumugam, Peter Julstrom, John Rowatt, Allan Ross, Steven Dornak, Arthur Watson, Brigitte Finkiewicz
  • Publication number: 20060222529
    Abstract: A pumping system including a first section and a second section. The first section includes a first housing having an axial bore formed therethrough and a protruding member formed on one end of the first housing, and a first shaft arranged within the axial bore of the first housing. The second section include a second housing having an axial bore formed therethrough and a recess formed on one end of the second housing for receiving the protruding member of the first housing, and a second shaft arranged within the axial bore of the second housing. An apparatus for compensating oil volume change in a motor, including a compensator housing having an open end for connecting to the motor, and a closed end; and a flexible bladder arranged within the housing and connected to the open end of the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2006
    Publication date: October 5, 2006
    Applicant: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Arthur Watson, Tyson Messick, Diego Narvaez, Michael Du, Patrick McCartney
  • Publication number: 20050167096
    Abstract: A system and method for protecting a motor for a submersible pumping system. A variety of motor protectors are provided for application in variable temperature environments and multiple wellbore orientations. The motor protectors may include one or more of a positively pressurized bellows, a relatively balanced pressure bellows free of sliding seals, and a multi-orientable labyrinth. Each of these motor protectors also may have various moisture absorbents, filters, particle shedders and various conventional motor protector components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2005
    Publication date: August 4, 2005
    Applicant: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Michael Du, Lawrence Lee, Arunkumar Arumugam, Ashley Kishino
  • Publication number: 20050087343
    Abstract: A system and method is provided for reducing the wear on a motor protector, particularly when used in an abrasive environment. The motor protector comprises an outer housing having an internal shaft. The motor protector further comprises a head section having an abrasives exclusion mechanism to reduce the amount of abrasive material contacting a specific component or components within the motor protector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2004
    Publication date: April 28, 2005
    Applicant: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Michael Du, Arthur Watson, Arunkumar Arumugam
  • Publication number: 20050056429
    Abstract: The system including a well tool having a housing forming a protection fluid chamber in fluid communication with a discharge port, a protection fluid disposed within the protection fluid chamber, and a moveable mechanism in functional connection with the protection fluid chamber in a manner to expel a portion of the protection fluid when the moveable mechanism moves.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2004
    Publication date: March 17, 2005
    Applicant: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Michael Du, Dennis Read
  • Patent number: 6466602
    Abstract: A gas discharge laser having a laser chamber with two elongated erodable electrode elements, each having an erodable section and an electrode with support configured to minimize discharge region laser gas turbulence and with the electrode elements being configured to permit gradual erosion over more than 8 billion pulses without causing substantial changes in the shape of electrical discharges between the electrode elements. A pulse power system provides electrical pulses of at least 2J at rates of at least 2 KHz. A blower circulates laser gas between the electrodes at speeds of at least 2 m/s and a heat exchanger is provided to remove heat produced by the blower and the discharges.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2002
    Assignee: Cymer, Inc.
    Inventors: Vladimir B. Fleurov, Michael C. Cates, Michael Du'Lyea, Igor V. Fomenkov, Dmitri V. Gaidarenko, Jean-Marc Hueber, Richard G. Morton, Eckehard D. Onkels, Robert A. Shannon, Ross H. Winnick