Patents by Inventor Randall A. Shepler

Randall A. Shepler 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).

  • System and method for controlling subsea wells
    Patent number: 7931090
    Abstract: A technique is provided for control of subsea well systems. The technique utilizes a subsea controller coupled to a plurality of subsea well system components to allow localized control of the subsea well system. The subsea controller can be used in a variety of functional applications, such as balancing power distribution to subsea components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2011
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Eric Smedstad, Rory MacKenzie, John Kerr, Randall A. Shepler, Rohitashva Singh
  • Subsea pumping system
    Patent number: 7669652
    Abstract: A pumping system is disclosed for producing hydrocarbons from a subsea production well with at least one electrical submersible pumping (ESP) hydraulically connected to at least one multiphase pump to boost production fluid flow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2010
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventor: Randall A. Shepler
  • SUBSEA PUMPING SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20090032264
    Abstract: A pumping system is disclosed for producing hydrocarbons from a subsea production well with at least one electrical submersible pumping (ESP) hydraulically connected to at least one multiphase pump to boost production fluid flow.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2008
    Publication date: February 5, 2009
    Applicant: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventor: Randall A. Shepler
  • Subsea pumping system
    Patent number: 7481270
    Abstract: A pumping system is disclosed for producing hydrocarbons from a subsea production well with at least one electrical submersible pumping (ESP) hydraulically connected to at least one multiphase pump to boost production fluid flow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2009
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventor: Randall A. Shepler
  • System and method for offshore production with well control
    Patent number: 7114572
    Abstract: A system and method is provided for artificially lifting fluids from a formation. The system utilizes a production control unit having a jet pump assembly and valving to both lift the desired fluids and to provide well control.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2006
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Peter F. Batho, David E. McCalvin, Randall A. Shepler