Patents by Inventor Michael S. Bahorich
Michael S. Bahorich 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: 10145970Abstract: A method for seismic surveying includes deploying a group of vertically sensitive seismic particle motion responsive sensors at each of a plurality of geodetic survey positions. The groups each include at least two sensors spaced apart by a first selected horizontal distance. The groups are separated from each other by a second selected distance larger than the first distance. Signals detected by each of the sensors resulting from actuation of a seismic energy source are recorded. At least one of an in-line and a cross-line component of a gradient of the vertical component of the seismic wavefield is determined at each group location by determining a difference between the signals detected by each sensor in a respective group.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2015Date of Patent: December 4, 2018Assignee: APACHE CORPORATIONInventors: David Monk, Michael S. Bahorich, William N. Goodway
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Publication number: 20170247990Abstract: A method includes completing multiple wellbores in a subsurface formation. The method includes a first wellbore having been drilled along a first selected trajectory through the subsurface formation. The first wellbore is fracture treated. A second wellbore is drilled along a second selected trajectory through the subsurface formation. The second trajectory is laterally spaced from the first trajectory. The second wellbore is fracture treated. A third wellbore is drilled along a third selected trajectory through the subsurface formation. The third trajectory is disposed between the first and second trajectories. The third wellbore is fractured treated such that a fracture network extending therefrom hydraulically connects to fracture networks extending from the first and second wellbores and hydraulically connects the first, second and third wellbores proximate an upper end thereof so that the first, second and third wellbores may all produce fluids.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2014Publication date: August 31, 2017Inventor: Michael S. Bahorich
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Publication number: 20170108601Abstract: A method for seismic surveying includes deploying a group of vertically sensitive seismic particle motion responsive sensors at each of a plurality of geodetic survey positions. The groups each include at least two sensors spaced apart by a first selected horizontal distance. The groups are separated from each other by a second selected distance larger than the first distance. Signals detected by each of the sensors resulting from actuation of a seismic energy source are recorded. At least one of an in-line and a cross-line component of a gradient of the vertical component of the seismic wavefield is determined at each group location by determining a difference between the signals detected by each sensor in a respective group.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2015Publication date: April 20, 2017Applicant: APACHE CORPORATIONInventors: David Monk, Michael S. Bahorich, William N. Goodway
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Patent number: 9514278Abstract: A body function analysis and communication system includes a plurality of wireless communication devices each worn or carried by a respective user and in signal communication with an analysis system. Each wireless communication device is in signal communication with at least one sensor worn by the respective user. The analysis system is configured to determine anomalous response of measurements of the at least one sensor worn by at least one user based on measurements from the plurality of sensors.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2014Date of Patent: December 6, 2016Inventor: Michael S. Bahorich
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Patent number: 9188693Abstract: A method for acquiring marine seismic data includes towing a seismic energy source in a body of water and towing a seismic sensor at a selected distance from the seismic energy source. The seismic energy source is actuated a plurality of positions, a distance between each of the plurality of actuations being randomly different than any other such distance. Seismic energy detected by the seismic sensor is substantially continuously recorded through a plurality of actuations of the at least one seismic energy source. The recording includes recording a geodetic position of the at least one seismic energy source and the at least one seismic sensor at each actuation.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2012Date of Patent: November 17, 2015Assignee: Apache CorporationInventors: David J. Monk, Michael S. Bahorich
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Publication number: 20140197947Abstract: A body function analysis and communication system includes a plurality of wireless communication devices each worn or carried by a respective user and in signal communication with an analysis system. Each wireless communication device is in signal communication with at least one sensor worn by the respective user. The analysis system is configured to determine anomalous response of measurements of the at least one sensor worn by at least one user based on measurements from the plurality of sensors.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2014Publication date: July 17, 2014Inventor: Michael S. Bahorich
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Publication number: 20140064026Abstract: A wave glider system includes a float having geodetic navigation equipment for determining a geodetic position and heading thereof. The glider includes an umbilical cable connecting the float to a sub. The sub has wings operable to provide forward movement to the float when lifted and lowered by wave action on the surface of a body of water. At least one geophysical sensor streamer is coupled to the sub. The at least one geophysical sensor streamer has a directional sensor proximate a connection between the sub and one end of the at least one geophysical sensor streamer to measure an orientation of the streamer with respect to a heading of the float.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2013Publication date: March 6, 2014Applicant: Apache CorporationInventors: David J. Monk, Michael S. Bahorich
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Publication number: 20130250720Abstract: A method for acquiring marine seismic data includes towing a seismic energy source in a body of water and towing a seismic sensor at a selected distance from the seismic energy source. The seismic energy source is actuated a plurality of positions, a distance between each of the plurality of actuations being randomly different than any other such distance. Seismic energy detected by the seismic sensor is substantially continuously recorded through a plurality of actuations of the at least one seismic energy source. The recording includes recording a geodetic position of the at least one seismic energy source and the at least one seismic sensor at each actuation.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2012Publication date: September 26, 2013Inventors: David J. Monk, Michael S. Bahorich
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Patent number: 8517091Abstract: A method for creating a drainage network in a subsurface rock formation includes drilling a first plurality of wellbores extending laterally in a first direction. Each wellbore includes a main portion and an extension portion extending therefrom. A second plurality of wellbores is drilled laterally in a second direction substantially opposed to the first direction. Each of the second plurality of wellbores includes a main portion and an extension portion extending therefrom. The extension portions of the first plurality of wellbores are disposed adjacent main portions of the second plurality of wellbores. The extension portions of the second plurality of wellbores are disposed adjacent main portions of the first plurality of wellbores. Each main portion is hydraulically isolated from each associated extension portion. Each main portion of each of the first and second plurality of wellbores is stimulated.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2011Date of Patent: August 27, 2013Assignee: Apache CorporationInventors: Michael S. Bahorich, Mark E. Bahorich, Benjamin L. Bahorich, Eric J. Bahorich
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Patent number: 8490695Abstract: A method for drilling and completing multiple wellbores in a subsurface rock formation includes drilling a first wellbore along a first selected trajectory through the rock formation. The first wellbore is fracture treated and then abandoned. A second wellbore is drilled along a second selected trajectory through the rock formation. The second trajectory is laterally spaced from the first trajectory. The second wellbore is then fracture treated and abandoned. A third wellbore is drilled along a third selected trajectory through the rock formation. The third trajectory is disposed between the first and second trajectories. The third wellbore is fractured treated such that a fracture network extending therefrom hydraulically connects to fracture networks extending from the first and second wellbores.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2011Date of Patent: July 23, 2013Assignee: Apache CorporationInventors: Michael S. Bahorich, Mark E. Bahorich, Benjamin L. Bahorich, Eric J. Bahorich
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Publication number: 20120050063Abstract: A wellbore data acquisition and communication system includes a mobile communication and computing device. the device includes at least a data input device, a geodetic position signal receiver and a data communication device. The system includes a remote database having stored thereon information related to specific wellbores. The database is configured to receive the geodetic position of the mobile device and communicate back to the mobile device at least one of previously recorded information pertaining to a specific wellbore and data input fields pertaining to the specific wellbore.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2011Publication date: March 1, 2012Inventors: Benjamin L. Bahorich, Michael S. Bahorich
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Publication number: 20110192601Abstract: A method for drilling and completing multiple wellbores in a subsurface rock formation includes drilling a first wellbore along a first selected trajectory through the rock formation. The first wellbore is fracture treated and then abandoned. A second wellbore is drilled along a second selected trajectory through the rock formation. The second trajectory is laterally spaced from the first trajectory. The second wellbore is then fracture treated and abandoned. A third wellbore is drilled along a third selected trajectory through the rock formation. The third trajectory is disposed between the first and second trajectories. The third wellbore is fractured treated such that a fracture network extending therefrom hydraulically connects to fracture networks extending from the first and second wellbores.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2011Publication date: August 11, 2011Inventors: Michael S. Bahorich, Mark E. Bahorich, Benjamin L. Bahorich, Eric J. Bahorich
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Publication number: 20110192591Abstract: A method for creating a drainage network in a subsurface rock formation includes drilling a first plurality of wellbores extending laterally in a first direction. Each wellbore includes a main portion and an extension portion extending therefrom. A second plurality of wellbores is drilled laterally in a second direction substantially opposed to the first direction. Each of the second plurality of wellbores includes a main portion and an extension portion extending therefrom. The extension portions of the first plurality of wellbores are disposed adjacent main portions of the second plurality of wellbores. The extension portions of the second plurality of wellbores are disposed adjacent main portions of the first plurality of wellbores. Each main portion is hydraulically isolated from each associated extension portion. Each main portion of each of the first and second plurality of wellbores is stimulated.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2011Publication date: August 11, 2011Inventors: Michael S. Bahorich, Mark E. Bahorich, Benjamin L. Bahorich, Eric J. Bahorich
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Patent number: 6092026Abstract: An apparatus and method for the exploration of hydrocarbons by obtaining a set of seismic signal traces distributed over a pre-determined three-dimensional volume of the earth and using a computer to: divide the three-dimensional volume into a plurality of vertically stacked and generally spaced apart horizontal slices; divide each of the slices into a plurality of cells having portions of at least three seismic traces located therein; measure the cross-correlation between one pair of traces lying in one vertical plane to obtain an in-line value and the cross-correlation between another pair of traces lying in another vertical plane to obtain a cross-line value; and combine the in-line value and the cross-line value to obtain one coherency value for each of the cells; and display the coherency values.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 1998Date of Patent: July 18, 2000Assignee: BP Amoco CorporationInventors: Michael S. Bahorich, Steven L. Farmer
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Patent number: 5930730Abstract: A method, a map and an article of manufacture for the exploration of hydrocarbons. In one embodiment of the invention, the method comprises the steps of: accessing 3D seismic data; dividing the data into an array of relatively small three-dimensional cells; determining in each cell the semblance/similarity, the dip and dip azimuth of the seismic traces contained therein; and displaying dip, dip azimuth and the semblance/similarity of each cell in the form a two-dimensional map. In one embodiment, semblance/similarity is a function of time, the number of seismic traces within the cell, and the apparent dip and apparent dip azimuth of the traces within the cell; the semblance/similarity of a cell is determined by making a plurality of measurements of the semblance/similarity of the traces within the cell and selecting the largest of the measurements.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 1996Date of Patent: July 27, 1999Assignee: Amoco CorporationInventors: Kurt J. Marfurt, R. Lynn Kirlin, Steven L. Farmer, Michael S. Bahorich
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Patent number: 5838564Abstract: An apparatus for the exploration of hydrocarbons by obtaining a set of seismic signal traces distributed over a pre-determined three-dimensional volume of the earth and using a computer to: divide the three-dimensional volume into a plurality of vertically stacked and generally spaced apart horizontal slices; divide each of the slices into a plurality of cells having portions of at least three seismic traces located therein; measure the cross-correlation between one pair of traces lying in one vertical plane to obtain an in-line value and the cross-correlation between another pair of traces lying in another vertical plane to obtain a cross-line value; and combine the in-line value and the cross-line value to obtain one coherency value for each of the cells; and display the coherency values.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 1996Date of Patent: November 17, 1998Assignee: Amoco CorporationInventors: Michael S. Bahorich, Steven L. Farmer
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Patent number: 5563949Abstract: A method for the exploration of hydrocarbons, comprising the steps of: obtaining a set of seismic signal traces distributed over a pre-determined three-dimensional volume of the earth; dividing the three-dimensional volume into a plurality of vertically stacked and generally spaced apart horizontal slices; dividing each of the slices into a plurality of cells having portions of at least three seismic traces located therein; measuring the cross-correlation between one pair of traces lying in one vertical plane to obtain an in-line value and the cross-correlation between another pair of traces lying in another vertical plane to obtain a cross-line value; combining the in-line value and the cross-line value to obtain one coherency value for each of the cells; and displaying the coherency values.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 1994Date of Patent: October 8, 1996Assignee: Amoco CorporationInventors: Michael S. Bahorich, Steven L. Farmer
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Patent number: 5226019Abstract: An improved method of stratigraphic analysis of geophysical data is provided. In one embodiment seismic data are transformed into one or more instantaneous attributes descriptive of the wave-like nature of the seismic signals comprising the seismic data. A stratum in the earth's subsurface, having both lateral and vertical extent, is defined on the seismic data. The instantaneous attributes within the stratum can thereafter be transformed into a descriptor statistically representative of changes in the formation materials comprising the stratum. The descriptor can then be plotted in both cross-sectional and plan view so as to identify and characterize both lateral and vertical variations in the lithology, geology and pore fluid content of the formation materials comprising the stratum.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 1992Date of Patent: July 6, 1993Assignee: Amoco CorporationInventor: Michael S. Bahorich
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Patent number: RE38229Abstract: A method, a map and an article of manufacture for the exploration of hydrocarbons. In one embodiment of the invention, the method comprises the steps of: accessing 3D seismic data; dividing the data into an array of relatively small three-dimensional cells; determining in each cell the semblance/similarity, the dip and dip azimuth of the seismic traces contained therein; and displaying dip, dip azimuth and the semblance/similarity of each cell in the form a two-dimensional map. In one embodiment, semblance/similarity is a function of time, the number of seismic traces within the cell, and the apparent dip and apparent dip azimuth of the traces within the cell; the semblance/similarity of a cell is determined by making a plurality of measurements of the semblance/similarity of the traces within the cell and selecting the largest of the measurements.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2001Date of Patent: August 19, 2003Assignee: Core Laboratories Global N.V.Inventors: Kurt J. Marfurt, R. Lynn Kirlin, Steven L. Farmer, Michael S. Bahorich