Patents by Inventor Paul D. Beene

Paul D. Beene 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).

  • Method and apparatus for telemetry
    Patent number: 7167101
    Abstract: A method and related apparatus for telemetry between downhole devices and surface devices. In particular, the methods and related apparatus may send a first datum of a first parameter in an uncompressed form, and send a second datum of the first parameter in compressed form.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2007
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher A. Golla, Laban M. Marsh, Paul F. Rodney, Cili Sun, Bipin K. Pillai, Paul D. Beene
  • Method and apparatus for mud pulse telemetry
    Patent number: 7106210
    Abstract: A method and related apparatus for telemetry between downhole devices and surface devices. In particular, the methods and related apparatus may send a first datum of a first parameter in an uncompressed form, and send a second datum of the first parameter in compressed form.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2006
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher A. Golla, Laban M. Marsh, Paul F. Rodney, Cili Sun, Bipin K. Pillai, Paul D. Beene
  • Method and apparatus for detecting torsional vibration with a downhole pressure sensor
    Patent number: 7082821
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for detecting torsional vibration, or stick-slip, in a drill string while drilling is described. The method comprises sampling a downhole pressure sensor and using embedded filter schemes and algorithms to determine, based on the pressure samples, whether torsional vibration is occurring in the drill string. The method may also include sending a warning signal to the surface of the well. The apparatus comprises a downhole assembly having a downhole receiver and a master controller. The downhole receiver comprises a pressure sensor, filter schemes, and algorithms for detecting torsional vibration. The downhole assembly may also include a downhole transmitter for sending a warning signal to the surface of the well.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2006
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Chen-Kang David Chen, Paul D. Beene
  • Method and apparatus for mud pulse telemetry
    Patent number: 7068182
    Abstract: A method and related apparatus for telemetry between downhole devices and surface devices. In particular, the methods and related apparatus may send a first datum of a first parameter in an uncompressed form, and send a second datum of the first parameter in compressed form.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2006
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher A. Golla, Laban M. Marsh, Paul F. Rodney, Cili Sun, Bipin K. Pillai, Paul D. Beene
  • Method and apparatus for detecting torsional vibration with a downhole pressure sensor
    Publication number: 20040206170
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for detecting torsional vibration, or stick-slip, in a drill string while drilling is described. The method comprises sampling a downhole pressure sensor and using embedded filter schemes and algorithms to determine, based on the pressure samples, whether torsional vibration is occurring in the drill string. The method may also include sending a warning signal to the surface of the well. The apparatus comprises a downhole assembly having a downhole receiver and a master controller. The downhole receiver comprises a pressure sensor, filter schemes, and algorithms for detecting torsional vibration. The downhole assembly may also include a downhole transmitter for sending a warning signal to the surface of the well.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2003
    Publication date: October 21, 2004
    Applicant: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Chen-Kang David Chen, Paul D. Beene