Patents by Inventor Morris Benjamin Robbins

Morris Benjamin Robbins 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).

  • Data relay system for instrument and controller attached to a drill string
    Patent number: 7932834
    Abstract: A casing sensor and methods for sensing using a casing sensor are disclosed. The casing sensor includes a casing shoe and a sensor coupled to the casing shoe. A casing data relay includes a downhole receiver coupled to a well casing and a transmitter coupled to the receiver. The casing sensor may be coupled to the transmitter. A drill string actuator may be controllable through the downhole receiver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2011
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services. Inc.
    Inventors: Jean Michel Beique, Morris Benjamin Robbins
  • Data relay for casing mounted sensors, actuators and generators
    Patent number: 7173542
    Abstract: A casing sensor and methods for sensing using a casing sensor are disclosed. The casing sensor includes a casing shoe and a sensor coupled to the casing shoe. A casing data relay includes a downhole receiver coupled to a well casing and a transmitter coupled to the receiver. The casing sensor may be coupled to the transmitter. A drill string actuator may be controllable through the downhole receiver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2007
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Jean Michel Beique, Morris Benjamin Robbins
  • Method for collecting geological data ahead of a drill bit
    Patent number: 7046165
    Abstract: A casing sensor and methods for sensing using a casing sensor are disclosed. The casing sensor includes a casing shoe and a sensor coupled to the casing shoe. A casing data relay includes a downhole receiver coupled to a well casing and a transmitter coupled to the receiver. The casing sensor may be coupled to the transmitter. A drill string actuator may be controllable through the downhole receiver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2006
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Jean Michel Beique, Morris Benjamin Robbins
  • Method for collecting geological data from a well bore using casing mounted sensors
    Patent number: 6987463
    Abstract: A casing sensor and methods for sensing using a casing sensor are disclosed. The casing sensor includes a casing shoe and a sensor coupled to the casing shoe. A casing data relay includes a downhole receiver coupled to a well casing and a transmitter coupled to the receiver. The casing sensor may be coupled to the transmitter. A drill string actuator may be controllable through the downhole receiver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2006
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Jean Michel Beique, Morris Benjamin Robbins
  • Method for preventing fracturing of a formation proximal to a casing shoe of well bore during drilling operations
    Patent number: 6747570
    Abstract: A casing sensor and methods for sensing using a casing sensor are disclosed. The casing sensor includes a casing shoe and a sensor coupled to the casing shoe. A casing data relay includes a downhole receiver coupled to a well casing and a transmitter coupled to the receiver. The casing sensor may be coupled to the transmitter. A drill string actuator may be controllable through the downhole receiver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2004
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Jean Michel Beique, Morris Benjamin Robbins
  • Casing mounted sensors, actuators and generators
    Patent number: 6693554
    Abstract: A casing sensor and methods for sensing using a casing sensor are disclosed. The casing sensor includes a casing shoe and a sensor coupled to the casing shoe. A casing data relay includes a downhole receiver coupled to a well casing and a transmitter coupled to the receiver. The casing sensor may be coupled to the transmitter. A drill string actuator may be controllable through the downhole receiver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2004
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Jean Michel Beique, Morris Benjamin Robbins
  • Casing mounted sensors, actuators and generators
    Publication number: 20020154028
    Abstract: A casing sensor and methods for sensing using a casing sensor are disclosed. The casing sensor includes a casing shoe and a sensor coupled to the casing shoe. A casing data relay includes a downhole receiver coupled to a well casing and a transmitter coupled to the receiver. The casing sensor may be coupled to the transmitter. A drill string actuator may be controllable through the downhole receiver.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2002
    Publication date: October 24, 2002
    Applicant: Dresser Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Jean Michel Beique, Morris Benjamin Robbins
  • Casing mounted sensors, actuators and generators
    Publication number: 20020154027
    Abstract: A casing sensor and methods for sensing using a casing sensor are disclosed. The casing sensor includes a casing shoe and a sensor coupled to the casing shoe. A casing data relay includes a downhole receiver coupled to a well casing and a transmitter coupled to the receiver. The casing sensor may be coupled to the transmitter. A drill string actuator may be controllable through the downhole receiver.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2002
    Publication date: October 24, 2002
    Applicant: Dresser Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Jean Michel Beique, Morris Benjamin Robbins
  • Casing mounted sensors, actuators and generators
    Publication number: 20020149500
    Abstract: A casing sensor and methods for sensing using a casing sensor are disclosed. The casing sensor includes a casing shoe and a sensor coupled to the casing shoe. A casing data relay includes a downhole receiver coupled to a well casing and a transmitter coupled to the receiver. The casing sensor may be coupled to the transmitter. A drill string actuator may be controllable through the downhole receiver.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2002
    Publication date: October 17, 2002
    Applicant: Dresser Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Jean Michel Beique, Morris Benjamin Robbins
  • Casing mounted sensors, actuators and generators
    Publication number: 20020149501
    Abstract: A casing sensor and methods for sensing using a casing sensor are disclosed. The casing sensor includes a casing shoe and a sensor coupled to the casing shoe. A casing data relay includes a downhole receiver coupled to a well casing and a transmitter coupled to the receiver. The casing sensor may be coupled to the transmitter. A drill string actuator may be controllable through the downhole receiver.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2002
    Publication date: October 17, 2002
    Applicant: Dresser Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Jean Michel Beique, Morris Benjamin Robbins
  • Casing mounted sensors, actuators and generators
    Publication number: 20020149499
    Abstract: A casing sensor and methods for sensing using a casing sensor are disclosed. The casing sensor includes a casing shoe and a sensor coupled to the casing shoe. A casing data relay includes a downhole receiver coupled to a well casing and a transmitter coupled to the receiver. The casing sensor may be coupled to the transmitter. A drill string actuator may be controllable through the downhole receiver.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2002
    Publication date: October 17, 2002
    Applicant: Dresser Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Jean Michel Beique, Morris Benjamin Robbins
  • Casing mounted sensors, actuators and generators
    Patent number: 6429784
    Abstract: A casing sensor and methods for sensing using a casing sensor are disclosed. The casing sensor includes a casing shoe and a sensor coupled to the casing shoe. A casing data relay includes a downhole receiver coupled to a well casing and a transmitter coupled to the receiver. The casing sensor may be coupled to the transmitter. A drill string actuator may be controllable through the downhole receiver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2002
    Assignee: Dresser Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Jean Michel Beique, Morris Benjamin Robbins