Patents by Inventor Neil A. Anderson

Neil A. Anderson 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: 12241336
    Abstract: An annulus flow control tool can include an inner mandrel with a longitudinal bypass flow path, a sleeve on the inner mandrel, the sleeve being displaceable on the inner mandrel between bypass open and bypass closed positions, and at least one annular seal carried externally on the sleeve. A method of controlling annulus flow can include connecting an annulus flow control tool in a tubular string, the annulus flow control tool including a bypass flow path and at least one external annular seal, deploying the tubular string into the well, sealingly engaging a well surface with the annular seal, flowing a fluid through the tubular string into the well, thereby causing another fluid in an annulus between the tubular string and the well surface to flow through the bypass flow path, and closing the bypass flow path, the annulus flow control tool thereby blocking flow through the annulus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2025
    Assignee: WEATHERFORD TECHNOLOGY HOLDINGS, LLC
    Inventors: Neil A. Anderson, Michael Ronson
  • Publication number: 20250027382
    Abstract: An annulus flow control tool can include an inner mandrel with a longitudinal bypass flow path, a sleeve on the inner mandrel, the sleeve being displaceable on the inner mandrel between bypass open and bypass closed positions, and at least one annular seal carried externally on the sleeve. A method of controlling annulus flow can include connecting an annulus flow control tool in a tubular string, the annulus flow control tool including a bypass flow path and at least one external annular seal, deploying the tubular string into the well, sealingly engaging a well surface with the annular seal, flowing a fluid through the tubular string into the well, thereby causing another fluid in an annulus between the tubular string and the well surface to flow through the bypass flow path, and closing the bypass flow path, the annulus flow control tool thereby blocking flow through the annulus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2023
    Publication date: January 23, 2025
    Inventors: Neil A. ANDERSON, Michael RONSON
  • Patent number: 8132625
    Abstract: An eductor sub is used as a portion of a downhole debris removal apparatus. It features an eductor outlet port that is selectively closed for run in to allow flow pumped through a tubing string to all go to the lower end of the debris removal tool to fluidize the debris and help prevent the tool from getting stuck on the way to the desired depth. When the desired depth is reached a ball lands on a seat that is connected to a sleeve that is displaced to move the sleeve away from the eductor outlet so that future flow coming down the casing string will create a reduced pressure within the tool to draw some of the exiting flow after the eductor exit in a downhole direction along an annular space to the debris removal tool entrance for debris removal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2012
    Assignee: Baker Hughes Incorporated
    Inventor: Neil A. Anderson
  • Publication number: 20100282472
    Abstract: An eductor sub is used as a portion of a downhole debris removal apparatus. It features an eductor outlet port that is selectively closed for run in to allow flow pumped through a tubing string to all go to the lower end of the debris removal tool to fluidize the debris and help prevent the tool from getting stuck on the way to the desired depth. When the desired depth is reached a ball lands on a seat that is connected to a sleeve that is displaced to move the sleeve away from the eductor outlet so that future flow coming down the casing string will create a reduced pressure within the tool to draw some of the exiting flow after the eductor exit in a downhole direction along an annular space to the debris removal tool entrance for debris removal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2009
    Publication date: November 11, 2010
    Inventor: Neil A. Anderson
  • Patent number: 7770648
    Abstract: A completion method isolates a lower zone while circulation at high rates takes place above to clean debris out of the wellbore. Pressure fluctuation sensitive equipment in a lower completion is isolated with a tubing valve during circulation. This further prevents debris from clogging inlet pressure passages to equipment below the isolation valve during circulation to get the debris out. After circulation the packer is unset and the tubing valve is opened and a wellbore filter tool directs well fluids through a screen and captures the debris as the string is pulled toward the surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2010
    Assignee: Baker Hughes Incorporated
    Inventor: Neil A. Anderson
  • Publication number: 20080223580
    Abstract: A completion method isolates a lower zone while circulation at high rates takes place above to clean debris out of the wellbore. Pressure fluctuation sensitive equipment in a lower completion is isolated with a tubing valve during circulation. This further prevents debris from clogging inlet pressure passages to equipment below the isolation valve during circulation to get the debris out. After circulation the packer is unset and the tubing valve is opened and a wellbore filter tool directs well fluids through a screen and captures the debris as the string is pulled toward the surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2007
    Publication date: September 18, 2008
    Inventor: Neil A. Anderson
  • Patent number: 6089917
    Abstract: A noise attenuating system for suppressing noise on circuit board transmission lines is provided. A first ferrous member is attached to a first side of the circuit board and a second ferrous member attached to a second side of the circuit board. The second ferrous member is substantially opposed from the first ferrous member, such that conductive transmission lines are contained between the first ferrous member and the second ferrous member. Transmission line interference is absorbed and suppressed by the first ferrous member and the second ferrous member. In a preferred embodiment, substantially all traces which enter and exit the circuit board on a connector pass between the first ferrous member and the second ferrous member. Apertures in the circuit board allow the ferrous members to adjoin forming a ferrous core.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2000
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Neil A. Anderson, John L. Colbert, Michael H. Fisher, Randall John Fuhrman, Don Alan Gilliland, Mark L. Kyllo, Kevin J. Przybylski
  • Patent number: 6074638
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods and compositions for biological control of plant diseases using suppressive avirulent strains of Streptomyces spp. to control disease on a vegetable or other susceptible crop. The method includes applying one or more naturally occurring, suppressive avirulent strains of Streptonmces spp. to the crop to inhibit the growth of Streptomyces scabies or other plant pathogenic organisms that cause scab, wilt, or seedling blight disease. Preferably, at least two suppressive avirulent strains of Streptomyces spp. are applied to reduce the change of resistance from occurring. The suppressive avirulent strains ame compatible and will grow in the presence of one another and, when combined with the pathogenic organism, at least one of the suppressive avirulent strains preferably substantially outgrows the pathogen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 1996
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2000
    Assignee: Regents of the University of Minnesota
    Inventors: Neil A. Anderson, Daqun Liu, Linda L. Kinkel, Janet L. Schottel
  • Patent number: 6015195
    Abstract: A cover includes a side panel having an opening therethrough. A sliding member is connected to the side panel, and is slidable to an opened position in which the opening is at least partially uncovered, and is slidable to a closed position in which the opening is closed. A mounting is tab connected to the side panel and is arranged to be accessible through the opening only when the sliding member is in the opened position. A front panel is also provided, which can be fastened and locked to the side panel using no visible fasteners.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2000
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Neil A. Anderson, Mark L. Kyllo, Dano B. Lange
  • Patent number: 5947570
    Abstract: An electrical cabinet includes at least one modular enclosure connectable to at least one of a further, substantially identical modular enclosure, and a pedestal enclosure. The modular enclosure has a generally parallelepiped shape, with at least one space therein for the placement of components. A cover is positionable over the exterior sides of the enclosure, and includes a modular rear cover section positionable over the rear side of the modular enclosure to essentially hide the rear side of the modular enclosure from view.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 7, 1999
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Neil A. Anderson, Donald W. Dingfelder, Mark L. Kyllo, John L. Colbert, Rodney G. Ratajczyk
  • Patent number: 5928016
    Abstract: A direct access storage device (DASD) cage holds a DASD sled which contains an electronic DASD. The sled has a base plate, side walls and a front portion. The cage has side walls and a forward panel. Each side wall of the cage has a groove for receiving an outer edge of the base plate. The front portion interfaces the DASD with a machine connector. The sled has a slidable handle and a pair of pivotable latches which engage the handle. Each latch has an inner finger and an outer finger. Each inner finger engages a slot in the handle while each outer finger moves inward and outward. Stops in the base plate limit the travel of the inner fingers. The handle is pulled rearward to a disengaged position before the sled is installed in the cage. The outer edges of the base plate are placed in the grooves and the sled is pushed forward into the cage. When the sled is half-way into the cage, the latches will partially engage the grooves to stop the movement of the sled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 27, 1999
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Neil A. Anderson, John L. Colbert, Steven D. Greseth, Kyle J. Honadel, Cal W. Johnson
  • Patent number: 5137079
    Abstract: A cooling fluid is circulated around a closed circuit including a heat source, for example by a pump. The system includes a heat exchanger for removing heat from the fluid. Valve means are provided which are operated by changes in volume of the cooling fluid to cause the fluid to bypass the heat exchanger when the temperature of the fluid is below a predetermined value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 1990
    Date of Patent: August 11, 1992
    Assignee: GEC-Ferranti Defence Systems Limited
    Inventor: Neil A. Anderson
  • Patent number: PP8488
    Abstract: An aspen tree having rapid growth, good form, aesthetic appearance, and resistance to Hypoxylon canker caused by the fungus Hypoxylon mammatum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 1991
    Date of Patent: December 7, 1993
    Assignee: Regents of the University of Minnesota
    Inventors: Neil A. Anderson, Michael E. Ostry