Patents by Inventor Patrick Bixenman

Patrick Bixenman 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).

  • Publication number: 20070102153
    Abstract: The present invention provides a screen for a well that utilizes a partial screen wrapping used to advantage with side conduits (e.g., alternate flowpaths), control lines, intelligent completions devices, and the like. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2006
    Publication date: May 10, 2007
    Applicant: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Patrick Bixenman, Craig Johnson, Jake Danos, Matthew Hackworth
  • Publication number: 20070084608
    Abstract: The present invention provides a screen for a well that utilizes a partial screen wrapping used to advantage with side conduits (e.g., alternate flowpaths), control lines, intelligent completions devices, and the like. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2006
    Publication date: April 19, 2007
    Applicant: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Patrick Bixenman, Craig Johnson, Jake Danos, Matthew Hackworth
  • Publication number: 20060027376
    Abstract: An apparatus suitable for use in a wellbore comprises an expandable bistable device. An exemplary device has a plurality of bistable cells formed into a tubular shape. Each bistable cell comprises at least two elongated members that are connected to each other at their ends. The device is stable in a first configuration and a second configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2005
    Publication date: February 9, 2006
    Inventors: L. Schetky, Craig Johnson, Matthew Hackworth, Patrick Bixenman
  • Publication number: 20050087346
    Abstract: The present invention provides a screen for a well that utilizes a partial screen wrapping used to advantage with side conduits (e.g., alternate flowpaths), control lines, intelligent completions devices, and the like. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2004
    Publication date: April 28, 2005
    Applicant: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Patrick Bixenman, Craig Johnson, Jake Danos, Matthew Hackworth
  • Publication number: 20050045329
    Abstract: An intelligent well system and method has a sand face completion and a monitoring system to monitor application of a well operation. Various equipment and services may be used. In another aspect, the invention provides a monitoring system for determining placement of a well treatment. Yet another aspect of the invention is an instrumented sand screen. Another aspect is a connector for routing control lines. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract which will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. 37 CFR 1.72(b).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2004
    Publication date: March 3, 2005
    Inventors: Rodney Wetzel, Sudhir Pai, David Smith, Peter Howard, Craig Johnson, Michael Langlais, Jake Danos, Patrick Bixenman
  • Publication number: 20050045343
    Abstract: A method of suspending an electric submergible pumping system within a wellbore includes inserting an electric cable within a conduit, such as coiled tubing, before the conduit is deployed downhole. The electric cable is inserted into the conduit at the surface and is permitted to buckle in a manner so that the electric cable buckles and uniformly contacts an interior surface of the conduit at a plurality of locations along the entire length of coiled tubing to prevent longitudinal movement of the electric cable within the conduit. An electric submergible pumping system is then connected to the conduit, and the electric cable is connected to an electric motor of the electric submergible pumping system. The electric submergible pumping system and the conduit are inserted into the wellbore.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2004
    Publication date: March 3, 2005
    Applicant: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Patrick Bixenman, Mark Fraker, Emmanuel Rioufol, Paul Ebner, David Garrett
  • Publication number: 20050039927
    Abstract: An intelligent well system and method has a sand face completion and a monitoring system to monitor application of a well operation. Various equipment and services may be used. In another aspect, the invention provides a monitoring system for determining placement of a well treatment. Yet another aspect of the invention is an instrumented sand screen. Another aspect is a connector for routing control lines. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract which will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2004
    Publication date: February 24, 2005
    Inventors: Rodney Wetzel, Sudhir Pai, David Smith, Peter Howard, Craig Johnson, Michael Langlais, Jake Danos, Patrick Bixenman