Patents by Inventor Reinhart Ciglenec
Reinhart Ciglenec 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: 10711603Abstract: In one embodiment, a sampling while drilling tool includes a drill collar having a first end, a second end, an outer wall extending between the first and second ends, and at least one opening extending through the outer wall to a cavity within the drill collar. The sampling while drilling tool also includes a sample chamber positionable in the cavity through the opening in the outer wall and a passage for conducting a drilling fluid through the drill collar.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2018Date of Patent: July 14, 2020Assignee: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATIONInventors: Steven G. Villareal, Reinhart Ciglenec, Michael J. Stucker, Khanh Duong
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Publication number: 20180355716Abstract: In one embodiment, a sampling while drilling tool includes a drill collar having a first end, a second end, an outer wall extending between the first and second ends, and at least one opening extending through the outer wall to a cavity within the drill collar. The sampling while drilling tool also includes a sample chamber positionable in the cavity through the opening in the outer wall and a passage for conducting a drilling fluid through the drill collar.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2018Publication date: December 13, 2018Inventors: Steven G. Villareal, Reinhart Ciglenec, Michael J. Stucker, Khanh Duong
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Patent number: 10012054Abstract: A downhole tool cooling device (2) is described, wherein a downhole tool (1) is thermally coupled to a rechargeable cold source (21) comprising a solid cold source body (211) being contained in an insulated cooling medium vessel (22), and wherein the downhole tool (1) is thermally coupled to the cold source (21) by means of a cooling circuit (23) comprising a first heat exchanger (11) arranged at the downhole tool (1) and in a fluid communicating manner being interconnected with a second heat exchanger (231) arranged in the solid cold source body (211), wherein a refrigeration system (5) is thermally coupled to the cold source (21) during a downhole operation of the cooling device (2). Furthermore is described a method for cooling a downhole tool (1).Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2013Date of Patent: July 3, 2018Assignee: VISURAY TECHNOLOGY LTD.Inventors: Reinhart Ciglenec, Max Spencer, Dominik Szlezak, Ådne Voll
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Publication number: 20150345254Abstract: A downhole tool cooling device (2) is described, wherein a downhole tool (1) is thermally coupled to a rechargeable cold source (21) comprising a solid cold source body (211) being contained in an insulated cooling medium vessel (22), and wherein the downhole tool (1) is thermally coupled to the cold source (21) by means of a cooling circuit (23) comprising a first heat exchanger (11) arranged at the downhole tool (1) and in a fluid communicating manner being interconnected with a second heat exchanger (231) arranged in the solid cold source body (211), wherein a refrigeration system (5) is thermally coupled to the cold source (21) during a downhole operation of the cooling device (2). Furthermore is described a method for cooling a downhole tool (1).Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2013Publication date: December 3, 2015Applicant: VisuRay Technology Ltd.Inventors: Reinhart CIGLENEC, Max SPENCER, Dominik SZLEZAK, Ådne VOLL
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Patent number: 9121262Abstract: A while-drilling tool comprising a motor, a transmission coupled to the motor, and a pump comprising a first piston disposed in a first chamber and a second piston disposed in a second chamber and coupled to the first piston. A planetary roller-screw is coupled between the pump and the transmission. A valve block is configured to fluidly communicate with the first and second pump chambers, a borehole in which the while-drilling tool is configured to be positioned, and a formation penetrated by the borehole.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2009Date of Patent: September 1, 2015Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: Reinhart Ciglenec, Steven G. Villareal, Albert Hoefel, Peter Swinburne, Michael J. Stucker, Jean-Marc Follini
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Patent number: 8967253Abstract: A downhole formation fluid pumping and a sampling apparatus are disclosed that may form part of a formation evaluation while drilling tool or part of a tool pipe string. The operation of the pump is optimized based upon parameters generated from formation pressure test data as well as tool system data thereby ensuring optimum performance of the pump at higher speeds and with greater dependability. New pump designs for fluid sampling apparatuses for use in MWD systems are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2011Date of Patent: March 3, 2015Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: Reinhart Ciglenec, Steven G. Villareal, Albert Hoefel, Peter Swinburner, Michael J. Stucker, Jean-Marc Follini
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Publication number: 20140116783Abstract: In one embodiment, a sampling while drilling tool includes a drill collar having a first end, a second end, an outer wall extending between the first and second ends, and at least one opening extending through the outer wall to a cavity within the drill collar. The sampling while drilling tool also includes a sample chamber positionable in the cavity through the opening in the outer wall and a passage for conducting a drilling fluid through the drill collar.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2014Publication date: May 1, 2014Applicant: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: Steven G. Villareal, Reinhart Ciglenec, Michael J. Stucker, Khanh Duong
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Patent number: 8636064Abstract: In one embodiment, a sampling while drilling tool includes a drill collar having a first end, a second end, an outer wall extending between the first and second ends, and at least one opening extending through the outer wall to a cavity within the drill collar. The sampling while drilling tool also includes a sample chamber positionable in the cavity through the opening in the outer wall and a passage for conducting a drilling fluid through the drill collar.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2012Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: Steven G. Villareal, Reinhart Ciglenec, Michael J. Stucker, Khanh Duong
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Patent number: 8499836Abstract: A method of using jarring tool in a wellbore, where the jarring tool is electrically activated to apply an impact force transmitted to at least another tool in the well. The method may further comprise operating a hydraulic mechanism in response to electrical activation of the jarring tool to cause a first member of the jarring tool to be moved to collide with a second member of the jarring tool to apply the impact force. Also, the method may involve electrically activating the jarring tool by communicating at least one command over at least one electrical conductor to the jarring tool.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2007Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: Keith A. Moriarty, Reinhart Ciglenec
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Patent number: 8336622Abstract: An apparatus comprising a fluid communication device configured to extend from a drill string and establish fluid communication with a subterranean formation penetrated by a wellbore in which the drill string is positioned, wherein the drill string comprises a passage configured to conduct drilling mud and an opening extending through an outer surface thereof and into a cavity. A sample chamber is coupled within the cavity and is in selectable fluid communication with the formation via the fluid communication device.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2011Date of Patent: December 25, 2012Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: Steven G. Villareal, Reinhart Ciglenec, Michael J. Stucker, Khanh Duong
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Patent number: 8245781Abstract: Formation testing via performing a first pumpout process to draw formation fluid at a wellbore position into the formation tester, discharging a treatment fluid from the formation tester into the formation at the same position, and drawing another formation fluid sample from the formation at the same position into the formation tester.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2009Date of Patent: August 21, 2012Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: Reinhart Ciglenec, Steven G. Villareal
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Patent number: 8218826Abstract: A measurement system is provided that includes an integrated optics unit which measures at least one variable of the movement of a conveyance system relative to an oil well during an oil well operation, wherein the at least one variable is a direction of motion, a speed of movement, or a length of movement of the conveyance system.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2007Date of Patent: July 10, 2012Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: Reinhart Ciglenec, Peter Swinburne
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Patent number: 8118097Abstract: An apparatus comprising a fluid communication device configured to extend from a drill string and establish fluid communication with a subterranean formation penetrated by a wellbore in which the drill string is positioned, wherein the drill string comprises a passage configured to conduct drilling mud and an opening extending through an outer surface thereof and into a cavity. A sample chamber is coupled within the cavity and is in selectable fluid communication with the formation via the fluid communication device. A retainer is configured to absorb axial loading of the sample chamber within the cavity.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2009Date of Patent: February 21, 2012Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: Steven G. Villareal, Reinhart Ciglenec, Michael J. Stucker, Khanh Duong
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Patent number: 8056625Abstract: An apparatus comprising a fluid communication device configured to extend from a drill string and establish fluid communication with a subterranean formation penetrated by a wellbore in which the drill string is positioned, wherein the drill string comprises a passage configured to conduct drilling mud and an opening extending through an outer surface thereof and into a cavity. A sample chamber is coupled within the cavity and is in selectable fluid communication with the formation via the fluid communication device.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2009Date of Patent: November 15, 2011Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: Steven G. Villareal, Reinhart Ciglenec, Michael J. Stucker, Khanh Duong
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Publication number: 20110276187Abstract: A downhole formation fluid pumping and a sampling apparatus are disclosed that may form part of a formation evaluation while drilling tool or part of a tool pipe string. The operation of the pump is optimized based upon parameters generated from formation pressure test data as well as tool system data thereby ensuring optimum performance of the pump at higher speeds and with greater dependability. New pump designs for fluid sampling apparatuses for use in MWD systems are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2011Publication date: November 10, 2011Applicant: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: Reinhart Ciglenec, Steven G. Villareal, Albert Hoefel, Peter Swinburner, Michael J. Stucker, Jean-Marc Follini
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Patent number: 8022561Abstract: An apparatus and method for harvesting energy in a wellbore is disclosed. In one embodiment, a harvester tool positioned in a wellbore for capturing energy in the wellbore is disclosed. The harvester tool includes a rotor comprising a magnet. The magnet is disposed eccentric to a center of the harvester tool. In addition, the rotor is rotatable around the center of the harvester tool. The harvester tool also includes a stator. Rotation of the rotor induces a voltage in the stator.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2008Date of Patent: September 20, 2011Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: Reinhart Ciglenec, Albert Hoefel
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Publication number: 20110220412Abstract: An apparatus comprising a fluid communication device configured to extend from a drill string and establish fluid communication with a subterranean formation penetrated by a wellbore in which the drill string is positioned, wherein the drill string comprises a passage configured to conduct drilling mud and an opening extending through an outer surface thereof and into a cavity. A sample chamber is coupled within the cavity and is in selectable fluid communication with the formation via the fluid communication device.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2011Publication date: September 15, 2011Inventors: Steven G. Villareal, Reinhart Ciglenec, Michael J. Stucker, Khanh Duong
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Publication number: 20110139448Abstract: A method for formation testing in a wellbore, according to one or more aspects of the present disclosure comprises deploying a formation tester to a position in a wellbore; initiating a first pumpout process to draw formation fluid from a formation at the position into the formation tester; discharging a treatment fluid from the formation tester to the formation at the position; and drawing a formation fluid sample from the formation at the position into the formation tester.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2009Publication date: June 16, 2011Inventors: REINHART CIGLENEC, Steven G. Villareal
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Patent number: 7937223Abstract: A method that uses downhole fluid analysis in order to selectively collect and retain formation fluid samples in a drilling environment, as well as, control drilling using downhole fluid analysis.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2007Date of Patent: May 3, 2011Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: Reinhart Ciglenec, Stephane Vannuffelen, Akira Kamiya, Steven G. Villareal, Tsutomu Yamate
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Patent number: 7878244Abstract: Apparatus and methods to perform focused sampling of reservoir fluid are described. An example method couples a sampling probe to a subterranean formation and, while the sampling probe is coupled to the subterranean formation, varies a pumping ratio of at least two displacement units to reduce a contamination level of a formation flu id extracted via the sampling probe from the subterranean formation.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2007Date of Patent: February 1, 2011Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: Ray Nold, III, Alexander Zazovsky, Ricardo Vasques, Steven G. Villareal, Reinhart Ciglenec, Albert Hoefel