Patents by Inventor Patrick Rodriguez

Patrick Rodriguez 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: 20230340850
    Abstract: A method of transferring at least one subterranean core sample from a retrieval vessel to a testing vessel can include removing at least one pressure barrier on the retrieval vessel using a linear actuator while maintaining a sampling pressure on the at least one subterranean core sample at which the at least one subterranean core sample is taken from a subterranean formation. The method can also include pressurizing the testing vessel to the sampling pressure using the linear actuator, and transferring the at least one subterranean core sample from the retrieval vessel to the testing vessel. The method can further include sealing the testing vessel with the at least one subterranean core sample at the sampling pressure, where the testing vessel allows the at least one subterranean core sample to be tested while the at least one subterranean core sample is maintained at the sampling pressure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2023
    Publication date: October 26, 2023
    Inventors: James Daniel Montoya, Jonathon Crain Boudreaux, Patrick Rodriguez, Cole Thomas Brinkley, Scott Jeffrey Seltzer, Marcus Oliver Wigand, Zheng Yang, Michael T. Rauschhuber, Edward Russell Peacher
  • Patent number: 11773675
    Abstract: A system for transferring at least one subterranean core sample under pressure can include a retrieval vessel that collects and houses the at least one subterranean core sample at a sampling pressure at which the at least one subterranean core is collected. The system can also include a linear actuator that couples to the retrieval vessel through a valve in the open position at a first time, where the linear actuator facilitates removal of at least one pressure barrier from the retrieval vessel through the valve at the first time while maintaining the sampling pressure of the at least one subterranean sample. The system can further include a testing vessel that couples to the linear actuator through the valve in the open position at a second time, and a hydraulic device that facilitates pressurizing the testing vessel to the sampling pressure at the second time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: CHEVRON U.S.A. INC.
    Inventors: James Daniel Montoya, Jonathon Crain Boudreaux, Patrick Rodriguez, Cole Thomas Brinkley
  • Publication number: 20210032947
    Abstract: A system for transferring at least one subterranean core sample under pressure can include a retrieval vessel that collects and houses the at least one subterranean core sample at a sampling pressure at which the at least one subterranean core is collected. The system can also include a linear actuator that couples to the retrieval vessel through a valve in the open position at a first time, where the linear actuator facilitates removal of at least one pressure barrier from the retrieval vessel through the valve at the first time while maintaining the sampling pressure of the at least one subterranean sample. The system can further include a testing vessel that couples to the linear actuator through the valve in the open position at a second time, and a hydraulic device that facilitates pressurizing the testing vessel to the sampling pressure at the second time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2020
    Publication date: February 4, 2021
    Inventors: James Daniel Montoya, Jonathon Crain Boudreaux, Patrick Rodriguez, Cole Thomas Brinkley
  • Patent number: 9552143
    Abstract: Exemplary systems and methods for interaction with water usage information are provided. In various embodiments, a method comprises receiving water usage data from a meter device, receiving an identifier from a user associated with the meter device, providing an interactive interface to the user, the interactive interface conveying at least some water usage information based on the water usage data, receiving a first characterization of a first water activity from the user, generating a visualization based on the water usage information and the first characterization of the first water activity, and displaying the visualization.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2017
    Assignee: Badger Meter, Inc.
    Inventors: Shahram Javey, Patrick Rodriguez, Donald Walker
  • Patent number: 9316063
    Abstract: A system for applying power into a wellbore. The system can include a casing, a tubing string, a first and second isolator sub, a power source, and an electrical device. The casing has a first cavity running therethrough. The tubing string is disposed within the first cavity without contacting the casing, where the tubing string has a second cavity running therethrough. The first isolator sub is mechanically coupled to the tubing string and positioned between the neutral section and the power-transmitting section of the tubing string. The power source is electrically coupled to the power-transmitting section of the tubing string below the first isolator sub. The second isolator sub is mechanically coupled to the tubing string and positioned between the bottom neutral section and the power-transmitting section of the tubing string. The electrical device is electrically coupled to a bottom end of the power-transmitting section of the tubing string.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2016
    Assignee: CHEVRON U.S.A. INC.
    Inventors: Manuel Eduardo Gonzalez, Melvin Clark Thompson, Jacobo Archuleta, Patrick Rodriguez, David William Beck, Scot Ellis, Wade Ogg
  • Publication number: 20150252625
    Abstract: A system for applying power into a wellbore. The system can include a casing, a tubing string, a first and second isolator sub, a power source, and an electrical device. The casing has a first cavity running therethrough. The tubing string is disposed within the first cavity without contacting the casing, where the tubing string has a second cavity running therethrough. The first isolator sub is mechanically coupled to the tubing string and positioned between the neutral section and the power-transmitting section of the tubing string. The power source is electrically coupled to the power-transmitting section of the tubing string below the first isolator sub. The second isolator sub is mechanically coupled to the tubing string and positioned between the bottom neutral section and the power-transmitting section of the tubing string. The electrical device is electrically coupled to a bottom end of the power-transmitting section of the tubing string.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: September 10, 2015
    Applicant: Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
    Inventors: Manuel Eduardo Gonzalez, Melvin Clark Thompson, Jacobo Archuleta, Patrick Rodriguez, David William Beck, Scot Ellis, Wade Ogg
  • Publication number: 20140245208
    Abstract: Exemplary systems and methods for interaction with water usage information are provided. In various embodiments, a method comprises receiving water usage data from a meter device, receiving an identifier from a user associated with the meter device, providing an interactive interface to the user, the interactive interface conveying at least some water usage information based on the water usage data, receiving a first characterization of a first water activity from the user, generating a visualization based on the water usage information and the first characterization of the first water activity, and displaying the visualization.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2013
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Applicant: Aquacue, Inc.
    Inventors: Shahram Javey, Patrick Rodriguez, Donald Walker
  • Patent number: 8618941
    Abstract: Exemplary systems and methods for interaction with water usage information are provided. In various embodiments, a method comprises receiving water usage data from a meter device, receiving an identifier from a user associated with the meter device, providing an interactive interface to the user, the interactive interface conveying at least some water usage information based on the water usage data, receiving a first characterization of a first water activity from the user, generating a visualization based on the water usage information and the first characterization of the first water activity, and displaying the visualization.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Assignee: Aquacue, Inc.
    Inventors: Shahram Javey, Patrick Rodriguez, Donald A. Walker
  • Publication number: 20100289652
    Abstract: Exemplary systems and methods for interaction with water usage information are provided. In various embodiments, a method comprises receiving water usage data from a meter device, receiving an identifier from a user associated with the meter device, providing an interactive interface to the user, the interactive interface conveying at least some water usage information based on the water usage data, receiving a first characterization of a first water activity from the user, generating a visualization based on the water usage information and the first characterization of the first water activity, and displaying the visualization.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2010
    Publication date: November 18, 2010
    Inventors: Shahram Javey, Patrick Rodriguez, Donald A. Walker