Patents by Inventor Phillip Rice

Phillip Rice 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).

  • Patent number: 12146775
    Abstract: An insertable flow meter assembly includes a flow measuring device configured to be inserted into a flow passage of a receiving structure. The flow measuring device is configured to enable determination of a flow rate of fluid through the flow passage, the flow measuring device is formed as a single continuous structure, and an outer cross-section of at least a portion of the flow measuring device is configured to be substantially the same as an inner cross-section of the flow passage. The insertable flow meter assembly also includes an end cap configured to engage an exterior surface of the receiving structure and to couple to the receiving structure at an end of the flow passage. The end cap is configured to block movement of the flow measuring device out of the end of the flow passage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2023
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2024
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Kjetil Berntsen, Thomas McIlroy, Alexandre Lupeau, Phillip Rice
  • Publication number: 20240068852
    Abstract: An insertable flow meter assembly includes a flow measuring device configured to be inserted into a flow passage of a receiving structure. The flow measuring device is configured to enable determination of a flow rate of fluid through the flow passage, the flow measuring device is formed as a single continuous structure, and an outer cross-section of at least a portion of the flow measuring device is configured to be substantially the same as an inner cross-section of the flow passage. The insertable flow meter assembly also includes an end cap configured to engage an exterior surface of the receiving structure and to couple to the receiving structure at an end of the flow passage. The end cap is configured to block movement of the flow measuring device out of the end of the flow passage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2023
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Inventors: Kjetil Berntsen, Thomas Mcllroy, Alexandre Lupeau, Phillip Rice
  • Patent number: 11713987
    Abstract: An insertable flow meter assembly includes a flow measuring device configured to be inserted into a flow passage of a receiving structure. The flow measuring device is configured to enable determination of a flow rate of fluid through the flow passage, the flow measuring device is formed as a single continuous structure, and an outer cross-section of at least a portion of the flow measuring device is configured to be substantially the same as an inner cross-section of the flow passage. The insertable flow meter assembly also includes an end cap configured to engage an exterior surface of the receiving structure and to couple to the receiving structure at an end of the flow passage. The end cap is configured to block movement of the flow measuring device out of the end of the flow passage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2023
    Assignee: OneSubsea IP UK Limited
    Inventors: Kjetil Berntsen, Thomas McIlroy, Alexandre Lupeau, Phillip Rice
  • Publication number: 20220146290
    Abstract: An insertable flow meter assembly includes a flow measuring device configured to be inserted into a flow passage of a receiving structure. The flow measuring device is configured to enable determination of a flow rate of fluid through the flow passage, the flow measuring device is formed as a single continuous structure, and an outer cross-section of at least a portion of the flow measuring device is configured to be substantially the same as an inner cross-section of the flow passage. The insertable flow meter assembly also includes an end cap configured to engage an exterior surface of the receiving structure and to couple to the receiving structure at an end of the flow passage. The end cap is configured to block movement of the flow measuring device out of the end of the flow passage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2020
    Publication date: May 12, 2022
    Inventors: Kjetil Berntsen, Thomas McIlroy, Alexandre Lupeau, Phillip Rice
  • Patent number: 7799743
    Abstract: Additive for a drilling fluid to block drilling-induced or pre-existing rock fractures comprising polymeric granules with a diameter distribution peak between 1000 and 200 microns and an average resiliency of at least 10% rebound after compression by a load of 200 N and uses thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2010
    Assignee: M-I L.L.C.
    Inventors: Paul Way, Phillip Rice, Gerald Meeten, Louise Bailey
  • Publication number: 20080113879
    Abstract: Additive for a drilling fluid to block drilling-induced or pre-existing rock fractures comprising polymeric granules with a diameter distribution peak between 1000 and 200 microns and an average resiliency of at least 10% rebound after compression by a load of 200 N and uses thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2005
    Publication date: May 15, 2008
    Applicant: M-I LLC
    Inventors: Paul Way, Phillip Rice, Gerald Meeten, Louise Bailey