Patents by Inventor Paula Turner
Paula Turner 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).
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Patent number: 8522897Abstract: A drilling assembly comprises a drill bit that includes a bit body intermediate a working face and a shank. An indenting member adapted to guide the drill bit protrudes from the working face. A flexible portion is disposed above the bit body.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2009Date of Patent: September 3, 2013Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: David R. Hall, Paula Turner, David Lundgreen, Scott Woolston
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Patent number: 8499857Abstract: A drilling apparatus which includes a drill bit attachable to the drilling end of a drill string, the drill bit including a bit body being attached to a shank and having a working face with at least one cutting element. The drilling apparatus also includes a jack element positioned within a bore of the bit body having a working tip substantially protruding from the working face, and which jack element is also adapted to move with respect to the bit body. One or more position feedback sensors are positioned proximate the jack element and are adapted to detect the axial and/or angular position of the jack element with respect to the bit body.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2009Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: David R. Hall, David Lundgreen, Jim Shumway, Nathan Nelson, Daryl Wise, Paula Turner
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Patent number: 8408336Abstract: In one aspect of the present invention, a downhole drill string assembly comprises a bore there through to receive drilling fluid. A turbine may be disposed within the bore and exposed to the drilling fluid. At least one flow guide may be disposed within the bore and exposed to the drilling fluid wherein the flow guide acts to redirect the flow of the drilling fluid across the turbine. The flow guide may be adjusted by an actuator. Adjustments to the flow guide may be controlled by a downhole telemetry system, a processing unit, a control loop, or any combination thereof. In various embodiments the turbine may comprise rotatable turbine blades.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2009Date of Patent: April 2, 2013Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: David R. Hall, Scott Dahlgren, Paula Turner, Christopher Durrand, Jonathan Marshall
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Patent number: 8395388Abstract: A downhole induction resistivity assembly that comprises a downhole tool string component. The tool string component comprises an induction transmitter. The transmitter is adapted to induce an induction field in the surrounding formation. A first induction receiver is spaced apart from the transmitter and is adapted to measure the induction field. A magnetic field generating mechanism is disposed circumferentially adjacent the transmitter and adapted to guide the transmitter's signal into the formation.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2009Date of Patent: March 12, 2013Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: David R. Hall, Paula Turner, Clint Cook
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Patent number: 8360174Abstract: A drilling assembly comprises a drill bit that includes a bit body intermediate a working face and a shank. An indenting member adapted to guide the drill bit protrudes from the working face. A flexible portion is disposed above the bit body.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2009Date of Patent: January 29, 2013Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: David R. Hall, Paula Turner, David Lundgreen, Scott Woolston
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Patent number: 8316964Abstract: In one aspect of the present invention, a drill bit assembly has a body intermediate a shank and a working face. The working face has at least one cutting element. The drill bit also has a jack element with a distal end substantially protruding from the working face and at least one downhole material driven transducer in communication with the jack element.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2007Date of Patent: November 27, 2012Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: David R. Hall, Christopher Durrand, Paula Turner, Daryl Wise
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Patent number: 8299795Abstract: A downhole induction resistivity assembly that comprises a downhole tool string component. The tool string component comprises an induction transmitter. The transmitter is adapted to induce an induction field in the surrounding formation. A first induction receiver is spaced apart from the transmitter and is adapted to measure the induction field. A magnetic field generating mechanism is disposed adjacent on either or both sides of the transmitter and adapted to guide the transmitter's signal into the formation. A second induction receiver is disposed in close proximity to the magnetic field generating mechanism and is adapted to measure the magnetic field generated by the mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2008Date of Patent: October 30, 2012Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: David R. Hall, Paula Turner, Harold L. Synder, Clint Cook, Katie George
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Patent number: 8267196Abstract: In one aspect of the present invention, a downhole drill string assembly comprises a bore there through to receive drilling fluid. A turbine may be disposed within the bore and exposed to the drilling fluid. At least one flow guide may be disposed within the bore and exposed to the drilling fluid wherein the flow guide acts to redirect the flow of the drilling fluid across the turbine. The flow guide may be adjusted by an actuator. Adjustments to the flow guide may be controlled by a downhole telemetry system, a processing unit, a control loop, or any combination thereof. In various embodiments the turbine may comprise rotatable turbine blades.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2009Date of Patent: September 18, 2012Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: David R. Hall, Scott Dahlgren, Paula Turner, Christopher Durrand, Jonathan Marshall
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Patent number: 8198898Abstract: A downhole drill string component is disclosed comprising a substantially cylindrical cage with a hollow bore. An inner diameter of the cage is slideably connectable to a mandrel. A stab connection originates from one end of the cage and a plurality of downhole drill string instruments is circumferentially disposed around an outer diameter of the cage.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2009Date of Patent: June 12, 2012Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: David R. Hall, Paula Turner, Katie George
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Patent number: 8130117Abstract: In one aspect of the invention a downhole drill bit with a body intermediate a shank and a working surface. Extending from the work surface is a wear resistant electric transmitter electrically isolated from the drill bit body. A wear resistant electrically conductive receiver, also electrically isolated from the bit body, may be connected to a tool string component. The working surface may also have at least two wear resistant electrodes located intermediate the transmitter and receiver that are adapted to measure an electric potential in the formation.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2007Date of Patent: March 6, 2012Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: David R. Hall, Paula Turner, Christopher Durrand
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Patent number: 8091627Abstract: A downhole tool string component has a tubular body with an inner and outer diameter. A pocket is formed in the outer diameter and is adapted to receive downhole instrumentation. A covering is attached to the outer diameter of the component and is adapted to seal the pocket from outside debris, the pocket having a bottom floor and a plurality of side walls. A stress relief is formed in the pocket.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2009Date of Patent: January 10, 2012Inventors: David R. Hall, Scott Dahlgren, Paula Turner
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Patent number: 8072221Abstract: An induction resistivity tool incorporated into a downhole tool string comprises an outer wall of a downhole component having an outer surface, and at least one induction transmitter assembly disposed along the outer surface. The transmitter assembly includes at least one induction transmitter coil which is wound about one or more transmitter cores. The transmitter assembly is adapted to create electromagnetic fields that originate the induction signal from outside the outer wall while substantially preventing the induction signal from entering the outer wall.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2009Date of Patent: December 6, 2011Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: Harold L. Snyder, Jr., Paula Turner
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Patent number: 8061443Abstract: In one aspect of the invention, a downhole sensor system comprises at least one downhole sensor disposed on or within a downhole component of a tool string. The downhole sensor is adapted to detect at least one characteristic of a downhole formation adjacent the downhole component. The downhole sensor has a variable sampling rate controlled by a processing element. The processing element is in electrical communication with a tool string rate-of-penetration sensor and/or a tool string rotational speed sensor. The processing element is adapted to vary the sampling rate in response to the rate-of-penetration and/or rotational speed of the tool string. In some embodiments, the system is a closed loop system.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2008Date of Patent: November 22, 2011Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: David R. Hall, Paula Turner, Christopher Durrand
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Patent number: 8028768Abstract: A filter for a drill string comprises a perforated receptacle having an upper end and a lower end. The upper end of the filter comprises a drilling mud intake, and the lower end of the filter comprises an opening. A displaceable plug is seated on the opening at the lower end.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2009Date of Patent: October 4, 2011Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: David R. Hall, Paula Turner, David Lundgreen
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Patent number: 8030936Abstract: A downhole induction resistivity assembly that comprises a downhole tool string component. The tool string component comprises an induction transmitter. The transmitter is adapted to induce an induction field in the surrounding formation. A first induction receiver is spaced apart from the transmitter and is adapted to measure the induction field. A magnetic field generating mechanism is disposed adjacent on either or both sides of the transmitter and adapted to guide the transmitter's signal into the formation. A second induction receiver is disposed in close proximity to the magnetic field generating mechanism and is adapted to measure the magnetic field generated by the mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2010Date of Patent: October 4, 2011Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: David R. Hall, Paula Turner, Harold Snyder, Clint Cook, Katie George
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Publication number: 20110227578Abstract: In one aspect of the present invention, an induction resistivity tool includes an induction transmitter and an induction receiver located along the length of the tool. The transmitter is located adjacent at least one induction bucking coils of the tool. When activated the bucking coils are configured to direct a field transmitted by the induction transmitter away from the tool at an angle from the central axis of the tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2010Publication date: September 22, 2011Inventors: David R. Hall, Harold L. Snyder, JR., Paula Turner, Clint Cook
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Patent number: 7994791Abstract: A downhole induction resistivity assembly that comprises a downhole tool string component. The tool string component comprises an induction transmitter. The transmitter is adapted to induce an induction field in the surrounding formation. A first induction receiver is spaced apart from the transmitter and is adapted to measure the induction field. A magnetic field generating mechanism is disposed adjacent on either or both sides of the transmitter and adapted to guide the transmitter's signal into the formation. A second induction receiver is disposed in close proximity to the magnetic field generating mechanism and is adapted to measure the magnetic field generated by the mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2008Date of Patent: August 9, 2011Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: David R. Hall, Paula Turner, Harold L. Snyder, Clint Cook, Katie George
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Patent number: 7980331Abstract: A drill string component includes a downhole power assembly and a center mandrel with a through-bore adapted to accommodate a flow of drilling fluid. The downhole power assembly includes a tubular battery cage disposed around the center mandrel. At least one battery is disposed in at least one bay formed in the tubular battery cage and a tubular sleeve is adapted to slide over and cover the tubular battery cage.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2009Date of Patent: July 19, 2011Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: David R. Hall, Paula Turner, Nathan Nelson
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Publication number: 20110120701Abstract: A downhole tool string component has a tubular body with an inner and outer diameter. A pocket is formed in the outer diameter and is adapted to receive downhole instrumentation. A covering is attached to the outer diameter of the component and is adapted to seal the pocket from outside debris, the pocket having a bottom floor and a plurality of side walls. A stress relief is formed in the pocket.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 23, 2009Publication date: May 26, 2011Inventors: David R. Hall, Scott Dahlgren, Paula Turner
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Patent number: 7948239Abstract: In one aspect of the present invention, an induction resistivity tool includes an induction transmitter and an induction receiver located along the length of the tool. The transmitter is located adjacent at least one induction bucking coils of the tool. When activated the bucking coils are configured to direct a field transmitted by the induction transmitter away from the tool at an angle from the central axis of the tool.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2010Date of Patent: May 24, 2011Inventors: David R. Hall, Harold L. Snyder, Jr., Paula Turner, Clint Cook