Patents by Inventor Philip Burge

Philip Burge 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: 20070089910
    Abstract: A method of forming a supported subterranean well bore in which, in one disclosed embodiment, a first drill bit is mounted on a first string of casing tubulars via a steerable tool, and the drill bit is used to form a first bore. Upon reaching the required depth the casing string is cemented in place to support the formed bore and a second drill bit is mounted on a second casing string and is inserted into the first casing string. The second drill bit is used to drill through the wall of the first casing string and proceed to form a second, deeper bore. Once the second drill bit has reached the required depth, the second casing string is cemented in place to support the second bore.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2006
    Publication date: April 26, 2007
    Inventors: James Hewson, Philip Burge
  • Publication number: 20060196668
    Abstract: A method of obtaining fluid, typically hydrocarbons, from a first production zone and a second production zone, the method comprising: (a) providing a first pump or valve to produce or control flow of fluid from the first production zone; (b) in a well, providing a first well connector proximate to, and in fluid communication with, the first production zone; (c) connecting the first device to the first well connector; (d) providing a second pump or valve to produce or control flow of fluid from the second production zone; (e) in the well, providing a second well connector proximate to, and in fluid communication with, the second production zone; (f) connecting the second device to the second well connector; (g) producing fluids from the first and second production zones through the well connectors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2006
    Publication date: September 7, 2006
    Inventors: Philip Burge, Philip Head
  • Publication number: 20050145390
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods of expanding tubular members are disclosed. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a vibrating device that is capable of imparting a longitudinal and/or lateral and/or oblique vibration to a tubular member or string as it is being run into a borehole or wellbore. In another embodiment, the vibrating device imparts a longitudinal and/or lateral and/or oblique vibration to a tubular member and/or expander device, as the tubular member is being radially expanded by the expander device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2003
    Publication date: July 7, 2005
    Inventor: Philip Burge
  • Publication number: 20050126251
    Abstract: Apparatus for and a method of expanding tubulars, and particularly tubulars or a string of tubulars that have one or more per orated portions and one or more non-perforated portions. In one embodiment, the apparatus (150) includes an inflatable element (e.g. a packer 152) that has a shaft (156) rotatably coupled thereto so that the shaft (156) can rotate relative to the inflatable element (152). An expansion cone (158) is threadedly engaged with a threaded portion (156t) of the shaft (156) so that it moves along the threaded portion (156t) upon rotation of the shaft (156) relative to the cone (158).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2002
    Publication date: June 16, 2005
    Inventors: Peter Oosterling, Colin Morrison, Philip Burge
  • Publication number: 20050045340
    Abstract: A method of forming a supported subterranean well bore in which, in one disclosed embodiment, a first drill bit is mounted on a first string of casing tubulars via a steerable tool, and the drill bit is used to form a first bore. Upon reaching the required depth the casing string is cemented in place to support the formed bore and a second drill bit is mounted on a second casing string and is inserted into the first casing string. The second drill bit is used to drill through the wall of the first casing string and proceed to form a second, deeper bore. Once the second drill bit has reached the required depth, the second casing string is cemented in place to support the second bore.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2004
    Publication date: March 3, 2005
    Inventors: James Hewson, Philip Burge
  • Patent number: 6276454
    Abstract: This invention provides a tubing injection system that contains one injector for moving a tubing from a source thereof to a second injector. The second injector moves the tubing into the wellbore. In an alternative embodiment for subsea operations, the system may contain a first injector placed under water over the wellhead equipment for moving the tubing to and from the wellbore. A second injector at the surface moves the tubing to the first injector and a third injector moves the tubing from the tubing source to the second injector. In each of the tubing injection systems sensors are provided to determine the radial force on the tubing exerted by the injectors, tubing speed, injector speed, and the back tension on the source. A control unit containing a computer continually maintains the tubing speed, tension and radial pressure on the tubing within predetermined limits.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2001
    Assignee: Baker Hughes Incorporated
    Inventors: Peter Fontana, Philip Burge
  • Patent number: 6244375
    Abstract: This invention provides near real-time systems and methods for acquiring seismic data in reservoirs at very high resolution such that advancing fluid fronts can be mapped substantially in real time. In one system, one or more autonomous devices are deployed in the well to detect seismic data. Each device includes at least one seismic receiver. An acoustic energy source, preferably at the surface, induces acoustic waves into the subsurface formations. The autonomous devices move in the well and detect seismic waves at selected discrete locations in the well. The seismic data is stored in on-board memory. After the data acquisition, the devices dock at a receiver stations in the well. The receiver stations download the stored data from the memory and transmit such data to a surface control unit via a two-way data link between the receiver and the surface control unit. The surface computer system also sends command signals to the downhole receiver to control the operation of the individual devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2001
    Assignee: Baker Hughes Incorporated
    Inventors: Michael W. Norris, Philip Burge
  • Patent number: 6116345
    Abstract: This invention provides a tubing injection system that contains one injector for moving a tubing from a source thereof to a second injector. The second injector moves the tubing into the wellbore. In an alternative embodiment for subsea operations, the system may contain a first injector placed under water over the wellhead equipment for moving the tubing to and from the wellbore. A second injector at the surface moves the tubing to the first injector and a third injector moves the tubing from the tubing source to the second injector. In each of the tubing injection systems sensors are provided to determine the radial force on the tubing exerted by the injectors, tubing speed, injector speed, and the back tension on the source. A control unit containing a computer continually maintains the tubing speed, tension and radial pressure on the tubing within predetermined limits.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2000
    Assignee: Baker Hughes Incorporated
    Inventors: Peter Fontana, Philip Burge
  • Patent number: 6032744
    Abstract: An apparatus for injection of coiled tubing or jointed tubulars into a well bore, using an injector head capable of handling either type of tubular. The injector head and a working platform are mounted on a structure over the well head, with the injector being positioned so as to allow personnel access to the tubing on the working platform without having to relocate the injector head away from the well head location. The injector can be mounted below the working platform, or it can be mounted spaced above the working platform on a vertically movable trolley on a mast. When the injector is mounted below the working platform, the tubulars and any bottom hole assembly are accessible to personnel on top of the working platform, whether coiled tubing or jointed tubulars are being used.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2000
    Assignee: Baker Hughes Incorporated
    Inventors: Philip Burge, Peter Fontana, Glenn Leroux, Friedhelm Makohl
  • Patent number: 5890534
    Abstract: Apparatus for handling pipe, coiled tubing, casing, and conventional tubing in well drilling and servicing operations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 1997
    Date of Patent: April 6, 1999
    Assignee: Baker Hughes Incorporated
    Inventors: Philip Burge, Peter Fontana, Friedhelm Makohl
  • Patent number: 5875850
    Abstract: An apparatus for injection of coiled tubing or jointed tubulars into a well bore, using an injector head capable of handling either type of tubular. The injector head and a working platform are mounted on a structure over the well head, with the injector being positioned so as to allow personnel access to the tubing on the working platform without having to relocate the injector head away from the well head location. The injector can be mounted below the working platform, or it can be mounted spaced above the working platform on a vertically movable trolley on a mast. When the injector is mounted below the working platform, the tubulars and any bottom hole assembly are accessible to personnel on top of the working platform, whether coiled tubing or jointed tubulars are being used.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 2, 1999
    Assignee: Baker Hughes Incorporated
    Inventors: Philip Burge, Peter Fontana, Glenn Leroux, Friedhelm Makohl
  • Patent number: 5850874
    Abstract: The present invention provides a drilling rig which includes an electrically-controllable tubing injection system. The injection system contains a fixed injector head with two movable injection blocks which are remotely operable to provide a desired opening therebetween. Each injection block contains a plurality of gripping members for holding a range of tubing sizes. The injection blocks automatically adjust to provide the required gripping force and tubing speed according to programmed instructions. A resilient tubing guidance system is positioned above the injector head directs the tubing into the injector head. The rig system contains sensors for determining the radial force on the tubing exerted by the injector head, tubing speed, injector head speed, weight-on-bit during the drilling operations, bulk weight of the drill string, compression of the tubing guidance memeber during operations and the back tension on the tubing reel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 1996
    Date of Patent: December 22, 1998
    Inventors: Philip Burge, Peter Fontana, Glenn Leroux, Friedhelm Makhol
  • Patent number: 5845708
    Abstract: Apparatus for handling pipe, coiled tubing, casing and conventional tubing in well drilling and servicing operations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 8, 1998
    Assignee: Baker Hughes Incorporated
    Inventors: Philip Burge, Friedhelm Makohl, Peter Fontana
  • Patent number: 5823267
    Abstract: An apparatus for injection of coiled tubing or jointed tubulars into a well bore, using an injector head capable of handling either type of tubular. The injector head and a working platform are mounted on a structure over the well head, with the injector being positioned so as to allow personnel access to the tubing on the working platform without having to relocate the injector head away from the well head location. The injector can be mounted below the working platform, or it can be mounted spaced above the working platform on a vertically movable trolley on a mast. When the injector is mounted below the working platform, the tubulars and any bottom hole assembly are accessible to personnel on top of the working platform, whether coiled tubing or jointed tubulars are being used.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 20, 1998
    Assignee: Baker Hughes Incorporated
    Inventors: Philip Burge, Peter Fontana, Glenn Leroux, Friedhelm Makohl
  • Patent number: 5738173
    Abstract: An apparatus for injection of coiled tubing or jointed tubulars into a well bore, using an injector head capable of handling either type of tubular. The injector head and a working platform are mounted on a structure over the well head, with the injector being positioned so as to allow personnel access to the tubing on the working platform without having to relocate the injector head away from the well head location. The injector can be mounted below the working platform, or it can be mounted spaced above the working platform on a vertically movable trolley on a mast. When the injector is mounted below the working platform, the tubulars and any bottom hole assembly are accessible to personnel on top of the working platform, whether coiled tubing or jointed tubulars are being used.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 1996
    Date of Patent: April 14, 1998
    Assignee: Baker Hughes Incorporated
    Inventors: Philip Burge, Peter Fontana, Glenn Leroux, Friedhelm Makohl