Patents by Inventor Napoleon Arizmendi

Napoleon Arizmendi 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: 11542761
    Abstract: A wellbore casing self-tightening tubular gripping device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2023
    Assignee: Centergenics, LLC
    Inventor: Napoleon Arizmendi
  • Publication number: 20220120147
    Abstract: A wellbore casing self-tightening tubular gripping device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2021
    Publication date: April 21, 2022
    Applicant: Centergenics, LLC
    Inventor: Napoleon ARIZMENDI
  • Patent number: 10801272
    Abstract: A tubular gripping device comprising an outer body, a self-locking mechanism, and a retainer member. The outer body defines an inner tubular cavity having a first inner diameter, a second inner diameter, a first load shoulder, and a second load shoulder. The first load shoulder tapers the first inner diameter down to second inner diameter at the second load shoulder. The second load shoulder acts as a stop at the second inner diameter. The self-locking is mechanism positioned substantially co-axially within the tubular cavity of the outer body and proximate the first inner diameter, the self-locking mechanism having a spring expanded and a spring released position. The retainer member has a first retainer position radially restraining the self-locking mechanism in the spring expanded position and a second retainer position allowing the self-locking mechanism to contract to the spring released position to grip an outer surface of a tubular member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2020
    Assignee: Centergenics, LLC
    Inventors: Napoleon Arizmendi, Richard P Rubbo
  • Publication number: 20180119497
    Abstract: A tubular gripping device comprising an outer body, a self-locking mechanism, and a retainer member. The outer body defines an inner tubular cavity having a first inner diameter, a second inner diameter, a first load shoulder, and a second load shoulder. The first load shoulder tapers the first inner diameter down to second inner diameter at the second load shoulder. The second load shoulder acts as a stop at the second inner diameter. The self-locking is mechanism positioned substantially co-axially within the tubular cavity of the outer body and proximate the first inner diameter, the self-locking mechanism having a spring expanded and a spring released position. The retainer member has a first retainer position radially restraining the self-locking mechanism in the spring expanded position and a second retainer position allowing the self-locking mechanism to contract to the spring released position to grip an outer surface of a tubular member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2017
    Publication date: May 3, 2018
    Inventors: Napoleon ARIZMENDI, Richard P. RUBBO
  • Patent number: 9683414
    Abstract: A lock capable of self-locking onto a tubular and onto another centralizer. The lock collar being of the type used in production strings of tubulars in the oilfield. The lock collar relates to mechanisms such as stop rings for centralizers commonly used in downhole applications to prevent axial and rotational movement of centralizers mounted on the tubing or casing outer surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2017
    Assignee: Centergenics, LLC
    Inventor: Napoleon Arizmendi
  • Patent number: 9624738
    Abstract: A centralizer capable of self-locking onto a tubular. The centralizer being of the type used in production strings of tubulars in the oilfield. The centralizer relates to mechanisms such as stop rings for centralizers commonly used in downhole applications to prevent axial and rotational movement of centralizers mounted on the tubing or casing outer surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignee: Centergenics, LLC
    Inventor: Napoleon Arizmendi
  • Patent number: 9624737
    Abstract: A lock collar for locking a centralizer in place on a tubular of the type used in production strings in the oilfield. The lock collar relates to mechanisms such as stop rings or lock collars commonly used in downhole applications to prevent axial and/or rotational movement of centralizers mounted on the tubing or casing outer surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignee: Centergenics, LLC
    Inventor: Napoleon Arizmendi
  • Publication number: 20160237797
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention disclose enhanced and improved well production tools for increasing the stability of production zones in a wellbore. Various embodiments of the present invention generally relate to apparatuses, systems, and processes for efficiently and effectively isolating zones within a wellbore.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2014
    Publication date: August 18, 2016
    Applicant: Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
    Inventors: Napoleon Arizmendi, JR., Richard Paul Rubbo
  • Patent number: 9366118
    Abstract: Systems and processes are provided for removing fluid from a subterranean well and enhancing the production of oil and/or gas are herein disclosed. In one embodiment, the system includes an injection conduit, an injection valve, a relief valve, a container, a container valve, a return conduit valve, and a return conduit, all arranged within a subterranean well for removing at least one fluid from the well. The removal of at least one fluid from the well is controlled by the flow of gas into the injection conduit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2016
    Assignee: Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
    Inventors: Napoleon Arizmendi, Jr., Richard Paul Rubbo, Mark H. Yamasaki
  • Patent number: 9249633
    Abstract: A casing centralizer which has an annular body having a substantially cylindrical bore extending longitudinally therethrough. The annular body is divided along its axis into two inter-connectable sections, each of which includes fins extending radially therefrom. Each inter-connectable section also includes at least one latch and at least one alignment guide, as well as at least one latch cavity configured for matingly receiving and interlocking with the at least one latch of the other inter-connectable section, and at least one alignment guide cavity configured for matingly receiving and interlocking with the at least one alignment guide of the opposing inter-connectable section. The two inter-connectable sections may then be clamped about a drill pipe for maintaining a centralized position of the drill pipe in a downhole casing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Assignee: Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
    Inventor: Napoleon Arizmendi
  • Patent number: 8960295
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention disclose enhanced and improved well production tools for increasing the stability of production zones in a wellbore. Various embodiments of the present invention generally relate to apparatuses, systems, and processes for efficiently and effectively isolating zones within a wellbore.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignee: Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
    Inventors: Napoleon Arizmendi, Jr., Richard Paul Rubbo
  • Patent number: 8905139
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention disclose enhanced and improved well production tools for increasing the stability of production zones in a wellbore. Various embodiments of the present invention generally relate to apparatuses, systems, and processes for efficiently and effectively isolating zones within a wellbore.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2014
    Assignee: Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
    Inventors: Napoleon Arizmendi, Jr., Richard Paul Rubbo
  • Patent number: 8408306
    Abstract: Systems and processes are provided for removing fluid from a subterranean well and enhancing the production of oil and/or gas are herein disclosed. In one embodiment, the system includes an injection conduit, an injection valve, a relief valve, a container, a container valve, a return conduit valve, and a return conduit, all arranged within a subterranean well for removing at least one fluid from the well. The removal of at least one fluid from the well is controlled by the flow of gas into the injection conduit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2013
    Assignee: Production Sciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Napoleon Arizmendi, Jr., Richard Paul Rubbo, Mark H. Yamasaki
  • Publication number: 20120273210
    Abstract: Systems and processes are provided for removing fluid from a subterranean well and enhancing the production of oil and/or gas are herein disclosed. In one embodiment, the system includes an injection conduit, an injection valve, a relief valve, a container, a container valve, a return conduit valve, and a return conduit, all arranged within a subterranean well for removing at least one fluid from the well. The removal of at least one fluid from the well is controlled by the flow of gas into the injection conduit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2012
    Publication date: November 1, 2012
    Inventors: Napoleon Arizmendi, JR., Richard Paul Rubbo, Mark H. Yamasaki
  • Publication number: 20120085547
    Abstract: Systems and processes are provided for removing fluid from a subterranean well and enhancing the production of oil and/or gas are herein disclosed. In one embodiment, the system includes an injection conduit, an injection valve, a relief valve, a container, a container valve, a return conduit valve, and a return conduit, all arranged within a subterranean well for removing at least one fluid from the well. The removal of at least one fluid from the well is controlled by the flow of gas into the injection conduit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2010
    Publication date: April 12, 2012
    Inventors: Napoleon Arizmendi, JR., Richard Paul Rubbo, Mark H. Yamasaki
  • Publication number: 20120043092
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention disclose enhanced and improved well production tools for increasing the stability of production zones in a wellbore. Various embodiments of the present invention generally relate to apparatuses, systems, and processes for efficiently and effectively isolating zones within a wellbore.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2010
    Publication date: February 23, 2012
    Inventors: Napoleon Arizmendi, JR., Richard Paul Rubbo
  • Publication number: 20120037380
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention disclose enhanced and improved well production tools for increasing the stability of production zones in a wellbore. Various embodiments of the present invention generally relate to apparatuses, systems, and processes for efficiently and effectively isolating zones within a wellbore.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2010
    Publication date: February 16, 2012
    Inventors: Napoleon Arizmendi, JR., Richard Paul Rubbo
  • Publication number: 20120037360
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention disclose enhanced and improved well production tools for increasing the stability of production zones in a wellbore. Various embodiments of the present invention generally relate to apparatuses, systems, and processes for efficiently and effectively isolating zones within a wellbore.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2010
    Publication date: February 16, 2012
    Inventors: Napoleon Arizmendi, JR., Richard Paul Rubbo
  • Patent number: 7191828
    Abstract: A hydraulically set concentric packer with multiple umbilical bypass through the piston. In a described embodiment, a packer for use in a subterranean well includes a piston which displaces to set the packer in the well, and a line extending through the piston. The piston has concentric inner and outer diameters, and is concentric with an inner mandrel and an outer housing of the packer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2007
    Assignee: WellDynamics, Inc.
    Inventors: Napoleon Arizmendi, Brett W. Bouldin
  • Publication number: 20050257928
    Abstract: A hydraulically set concentric packer with multiple umbilical bypass through the piston. In a described embodiment, a packer for use in a subterranean well includes a piston which displaces to set the packer in the well, and a line extending through the piston. The piston has concentric inner and outer diameters, and is concentric with an inner mandrel and an outer housing of the packer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2004
    Publication date: November 24, 2005
    Inventors: Napoleon Arizmendi, Brett Bouldin