Patents by Inventor Michael Feechan
Michael Feechan 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).
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Patent number: 9206676Abstract: Systems and methods for removing fluids from a subterranean well are described. An example embodiment includes a system having a well casing surrounding at least one inner tubing string, where the inner tubing string has a distal section and a proximal section, an apparatus for removing a first fluid within the distal section of the inner tubing string, and an apparatus for removing a second fluid within the proximal section of the inner tubing string.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2010Date of Patent: December 8, 2015Assignee: FIBERSPAR CORPORATIONInventors: Peter A. Quigley, Michael Feechan
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Patent number: 9127546Abstract: The invention includes systems and methods for operating, monitoring and controlling downhole fluid control system at a below ground location in a wellhole. The system may include a downhole fluid control system comprising at least one pump, a spoolable composite pipe comprising a fluid channel and at least one energy conductor, and a distal connection device adapted to couple a distal end of the fluid channel to the at least one pump and couple a distal end of the at least one energy conductor to the downhole fluid control system.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2010Date of Patent: September 8, 2015Assignee: FIBERSPAR COPROATIONInventors: Peter A. Quigley, Michael Feechan
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Publication number: 20150107820Abstract: The invention includes systems and methods for removing fluids from a subterranean well. An example embodiment includes a system having a well casing surrounding at least one inner tubing string, where the inner tubing string has a distal section and a proximal section, a first fluid removal means within the distal section of the inner tubing string, and a second fluid removal means within the proximal section of the inner tubing string.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2014Publication date: April 23, 2015Inventors: Peter A. Quigley, Michael Feechan
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Patent number: 8985154Abstract: The invention includes systems and methods for heating a fluid and transporting the fluid at an elevated temperature. The system includes a fiber reinforced spoolable pipe. This spoolable pipe may include an inner layer, at least one reinforcing layer, at least one heating element, and at least one insulation layer. The heating element may be located external to the inner layer. The invention also includes methods of deploying and rehabilitating a spoolable pipe for transporting a fluid at elevated temperature.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2008Date of Patent: March 24, 2015Assignee: Fiberspar CorporationInventors: Peter A. Quigley, Michael Feechan
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Patent number: 8955599Abstract: Systems and methods for removing fluids from a subterranean well. An example embodiment includes a system having a well casing surrounding at least one inner tubing string, where the inner tubing string has a distal section and a proximal section, an apparatus for removing a first fluid within the distal section of the inner tubing string, and an apparatus for removing a second fluid within the proximal section of the inner tubing string.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2011Date of Patent: February 17, 2015Assignee: Fiberspar CorporationInventors: Peter A. Quigley, Michael Feechan
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Patent number: 8839822Abstract: A system for conveying a fluid is disclosed. Such system comprises a spoolable tube comprising an inner layer comprising a first layer and a reinforcing layer comprising fiber, which defines a first passage for conveying a first fluid; an outer layer; and one or more fittings adapted to engage an axial end of said inner layer and an axial end of said outer layer.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2007Date of Patent: September 23, 2014Assignee: National Oilwell Varco, L.P.Inventors: Peter A. Quigley, Michael Feechan
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Patent number: 8763647Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to embodiments of composite tubing having properties tailored to meet a wide variety of environmental and working conditions. Composite tubes disclosed herein may include one or more of the following layers: a internal liner, a composite layer, a thermal insulation layer, a crush resistant layer, a permeation barrier, buoyancy control layer, a pressure barrier layer, and a wear resistant layer. Grooves may be provided in one or more layers of the composite tube to provide increased axial permeability to the composite tube. A venting system, including vent paths, may be provided in the composite tube to vent fluid that may become trapped within the wall of the composite tube.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2009Date of Patent: July 1, 2014Assignee: Fiberspar CorporationInventors: Peter A. Quigley, Stephen C. Nolet, Thomas W. Wideman, Michael Feechan
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Patent number: 8746289Abstract: A spoolable pipe is disclosed, the spoolable pipe having an internal pressure barrier formed about a longitudinal axis, a reinforcing layer(s) enclosing the internal pressure barrier, and a weight layer comprising fibers. The pipe can also include an energy conductor(s) integrated with and/or located between the internal pressure barrier and/or the reinforcing layer(s).Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2008Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: Fiberspar CorporationInventors: Peter A. Quigley, Michael Feechan
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Patent number: 8678041Abstract: A spoolable pipe is disclosed, the spoolable pipe having an internal pressure barrier formed about a longitudinal axis, and a reinforcing layer(s) enclosing the internal pressure barrier. In one embodiment, the reinforcing layer(s) can include fibers having at least a partial helical orientation about approximately thirty and about approximately seventy degrees relative to the longitudinal axis, and, the wall can include at least one external layer enclosing the reinforcing layer(s) and having a permeability at least ten times greater than the permeability of the internal pressure barrier. The reinforcing layer(s) can further include a coating. The pipe can also include an energy conductor(s) integrated with and/or located between the internal pressure barrier and/or the reinforcing layer(s).Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2011Date of Patent: March 25, 2014Assignee: Fiberspar CorporationInventors: Peter A. Quigley, Michael Feechan, Thomas W. Wideman
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Patent number: 8671992Abstract: This disclosure relates to a spoolable pipe or tube that comprises two or more channels or cells, for example, a plurality of channels, for enhanced or improved fluid transport of one, two, or multi-phase fluids, such as found in the transport of oil and/or natural gas. Also provided are methods for making the disclosed tubes, and methods of transporting multi-phase fluids.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2008Date of Patent: March 18, 2014Assignee: Fiberspar CorporationInventors: Michael Feechan, Peter A. Quigley
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Publication number: 20120118423Abstract: A spoolable pipe is disclosed, the spoolable pipe having an internal pressure barrier formed about a longitudinal axis, and a reinforcing layer(s) enclosing the internal pressure barrier. In one embodiment, the reinforcing layer(s) can include fibers having at least a partial helical orientation about approximately thirty and about approximately seventy degrees relative to the longitudinal axis, and, the wall can include at least one external layer enclosing the reinforcing layer(s) and having a permeability at least ten times greater than the permeability of the internal pressure barrier. The reinforcing layer(s) can further include a coating. The pipe can also include an energy conductor(s) integrated with and/or located between the internal pressure barrier and/or the reinforcing layer(s).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2011Publication date: May 17, 2012Inventors: Peter A. Quigley, Michael Feechan, Thomas W. Wideman
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Publication number: 20120012333Abstract: The invention includes systems and methods for removing fluids from a subterranean well. An example embodiment includes a system having a well casing surrounding at least one inner tubing string, where the inner tubing string has a distal section and a proximal section, a first fluid removal means within the distal section of the inner tubing string, and a second fluid removal means within the proximal section of the inner tubing string.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2011Publication date: January 19, 2012Applicant: Fiberspar CorporationInventors: Peter A. Quigley, Michael Feechan
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Publication number: 20110209879Abstract: The invention includes systems and methods for removing fluids from a subterranean well. An example embodiment includes a system having a well casing surrounding at least one inner tubing string, where the inner tubing string has a distal section and a proximal section, a first fluid removal means within the distal section of the inner tubing string, and a second fluid removal means within the proximal section of the inner tubing string.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2010Publication date: September 1, 2011Inventors: Peter A. Quigley, Michael Feechan
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Patent number: 8001997Abstract: A spoolable pipe is disclosed, the spoolable pipe having an internal pressure barrier formed about a longitudinal axis, and a reinforcing layer(s) enclosing the internal pressure barrier. In one embodiment, the reinforcing layer(s) can include fibers having at least a partial helical orientation about approximately thirty and about approximately seventy degrees relative to the longitudinal axis, and, the wall can include at least one external layer enclosing the reinforcing layer(s) and having a permeability at least ten times greater than the permeability of the internal pressure barrier. The reinforcing layer(s) can further include a coating. The pipe can also include an energy conductor(s) integrated with and/or located between the internal pressure barrier and/or the reinforcing layer(s).Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2009Date of Patent: August 23, 2011Assignee: Fiberspar CorporationInventors: Peter A. Quigley, Michael Feechan, Thomas Wideman
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Patent number: 7870874Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to methods and systems for pipeline rehabilitation. The methods and systems disclosed herein permit the rehabilitation of long lengths of previously installed pipe and minimize the need for creating multiple access points to the pipeline. The disclosed systems and methods are particularly suited for rehabilitating buried and undersea pipelines or pipelines installed in areas of restricted access.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2008Date of Patent: January 18, 2011Assignee: Fiberspar CorporationInventors: Peter A. Quigley, Michael Feechan
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Patent number: 7807013Abstract: A composite article is provided that includes a polyolefin layer, a tie-layer, and a non-polyolefin. The tie-layer may comprise a silicon modified polyolefin. Methods are also provided for adhering a polyolefin to a non-polyolefin. Such articles may used, for example, in composite tubing.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2007Date of Patent: October 5, 2010Assignee: Fiberspar CorporationInventors: Thomas W. Wideman, Michael Feechan
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Publication number: 20100218944Abstract: The invention includes systems and methods for operating, monitoring and controlling downhole fluid control system at a below ground location in a wellhole. The system may include a downhole fluid control system comprising at least one pump, a spoolable composite pipe comprising a fluid channel and at least one energy conductor, and a distal connection device adapted to couple a distal end of the fluid channel to the at least one pump and couple a distal end of the at least one energy conductor to the downhole fluid control system.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2010Publication date: September 2, 2010Inventors: Peter A. Quigley, Michael Feechan
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Publication number: 20100101676Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to embodiments of composite tubing having properties tailored to meet a wide variety of environmental and working conditions. Composite tubes disclosed herein may include one or more of the following layers: a internal liner, a composite layer, a thermal insulation layer, a crush resistant layer, a permeation barrier, buoyancy control layer, a pressure barrier layer, and a wear resistant layer. Grooves may be provided in one or more layers of the composite tube to provide increased axial permeability to the composite tube. A venting system, including vent paths, may be provided in the composite tube to vent fluid that may become trapped within the wall of the composite tube.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2009Publication date: April 29, 2010Inventors: Peter A. Quigley, Stephen C. Nolet, Thomas W. Wideman, Michael Feechan
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Publication number: 20090217500Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to methods and systems for pipeline rehabilitation. The methods and systems disclosed herein permit the rehabilitation of long lengths of previously installed pipe and minimize the need for creating multiple access points to the pipeline. The disclosed systems and methods are particularly suited for rehabilitating buried and undersea pipelines or pipelines installed in areas of restricted access.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2008Publication date: September 3, 2009Inventors: Peter A. Quigley, Michael Feechan
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Publication number: 20090173406Abstract: A spoolable pipe is disclosed, the spoolable pipe having an internal pressure barrier formed about a longitudinal axis, and a reinforcing layer(s) enclosing the internal pressure barrier. In one embodiment, the reinforcing layer(s) can include fibers having at least a partial helical orientation about approximately thirty and about approximately seventy degrees relative to the longitudinal axis, and, the wall can include at least one external layer enclosing the reinforcing layer(s) and having a permeability at least ten times greater than the permeability of the internal pressure barrier. The reinforcing layer(s) can further include a coating. The pipe can also include an energy conductor(s) integrated with and/or located between the internal pressure barrier and/or the reinforcing layer(s).Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2009Publication date: July 9, 2009Inventors: Peter A. Quigley, Michael Feechan, Thomas W. Wideman