Patents by Inventor Remi Hutin
Remi Hutin 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: 8164476Abstract: A hybrid telemetry system for passing signals between a surface control unit and a downhole tool is provided. The downhole tool is deployed via a drill string into a wellbore penetrating a subterranean formation. The hybrid telemetry system includes an uphole connector, a downhole connector, and a cable operatively connecting the uphole and downhole connectors. The uphole connector is operatively connectable to a drill string telemetry system for communication therewith. The downhole connector is operatively connectable to the downhole tool for communication therewith.Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2010Date of Patent: April 24, 2012Assignee: IntelliServ, LLCInventors: Jean-Michel Hache, Remi Hutin, Raghu Madhavan, David Santoso
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Patent number: 7913773Abstract: The disclosure has application for use in conjunction with an operation of drilling an earth borehole using: a drilling rig, a drill string having its generally upper end mechanically coupleable with and suspendable from the drilling rig, and a bottom hole assembly adjacent the lower end the drill string, the bottom hole assembly including a drill bit at its lower end.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2006Date of Patent: March 29, 2011Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: Qiming Li, Brian Clark, Shyam B. Mehta, Remi Hutin, Christopher P. Reed, David Santoso, Lise Hvatum, Raghu Madhavan, Jean-Marc Follini, Geoffrey C. Downton, Walter D. Aldred
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Patent number: 7877211Abstract: A method for determining a drilling event includes measuring a first signal from a sensor over a first selected time interval, measuring a second signal from the sensor over a second time interval, determining if a noise is reduced in the second signal.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2007Date of Patent: January 25, 2011Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: Jean-Marc Follini, Remi Hutin
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Publication number: 20100328096Abstract: A hybrid telemetry system for passing signals between a surface control unit and a downhole tool is provided. The downhole tool is deployed via a drill string into a wellbore penetrating a subterranean formation. The hybrid telemetry system includes an uphole connector, a downhole connector, and a cable operatively connecting the uphole and downhole connectors. The uphole connector is operatively connectable to a drill string telemetry system for communication therewith. The downhole connector is operatively connectable to the downhole tool for communication therewith.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 1, 2010Publication date: December 30, 2010Applicant: INTELLISERV, LLC.Inventors: Jean-Michel HACHE, Remi HUTIN, Raghu MADHAVAN, David SANTOSO
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Publication number: 20100307828Abstract: Systems and methods cancel or compensate for an echo or noise in borehole communication. The systems and methods provide a downhole tool configured to provide borehole communication via mud pulse telemetry. The downhole tool pulses drilling fluid to generate a first pressure pulse and a second pressure pulse. The first pressure pulse moves upwardly with respect to the downhole component and is encoded with data associated a downhole measurement. A sensor is electrically connected to and in communication with the downhole tool. The first sensor is adapted to detect a characteristic of the second pressure pulse in the drilling mud. A ideal pressure pulse or a correction pressure pulse is generated by a downhole tool or a mud pulse modulator to reduce or cancel noise of the second pressure pulse.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2010Publication date: December 9, 2010Inventors: Remi Hutin, Sandra Reyes, Shyam B. Mehta, Jonna Flores
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Publication number: 20100256914Abstract: Systems and methods for monitoring and/or operating a rig site system are provided. In accordance with one embodiment, a method for monitoring a rig site system may include obtaining sensor data at a rig site and transmitting pre-processed sensor data pertaining to the sensor data from the rig site over a network link to a monitoring site. The method may also include demodulating the pre-processed sensor data at the monitoring site to produce demodulated data. The method may also include analyzing the demodulated data at the monitoring site. The sensor data may comprise at least one of surface sensor data, MWD sensor data, or LWD sensor data, or any combination thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2008Publication date: October 7, 2010Inventors: Remi Hutin, Han Yu, Xueyuan Tang, Carlos E. Estevez, Christopher P. Reed
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Publication number: 20100230113Abstract: Methods and systems for pulse generation assembly that includes a plurality of staged valves operably coupled serially in a bottomhole assembly of a wellbore tool. The plurality of staged valves are operated in a substantially synchronized manner, thereby generating a series of pressure pulses. The signal strength of the generated pulse signal is multiplied by the number of staged valves in the series, and the pulse generation assembly of the disclosure is less susceptible to jamming, shock, and erosion. Further, by sequentially stopping at least one stage of the assembly and then synchronously rotating other stages, amplitude modulation is accomplished.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2009Publication date: September 16, 2010Inventors: REMI HUTIN, Shyam B. Mehta, Amandine Battentier, Han Yu
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Publication number: 20100195442Abstract: A technique for communicating data within a wellbore is provided. In one embodiment, a method includes receiving digital data and encoding the digital data into symbols each representative of one or more data bits of the digital data In this embodiment, the method also includes modulating the phase of an acoustic wave within the wellbore to represent the plurality of symbols, wherein modulating the phase of an acoustic wave includes changing the phase of the acoustic wave such that the acoustic wave includes smooth phase transitions between successive phases representative of the plurality of symbols. Various additional methods, systems, and devices are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2009Publication date: August 5, 2010Inventors: SANDRA REYES, REMI HUTIN, ROBERT W. TENNENT, CHRISTOPHER PAUL REED
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Publication number: 20100116550Abstract: For use in a drilling operation that includes uphole electronic equipment (120) and a drill string (12) suspended in an earth borehole (11), the drill string having at least one downhole tool (100) thereon, the drill string having a section of wired drill pipe (WDP) that is part of a communication link between the downhole tool and the uphole electronic equipment; an interface (140) for communicating between the section of wired drill pipe and a communication source/destination, including: a housing having a generally cylindrical outer shape and having a passage therethrough; the housing having a WDP end connectable to the section of wired drill pipe and a further end connectable to the communication source/destination; a WDP circuit module disposed within the housing, the WDP circuit module being electrically coupleable with the wired drill pipe section; and a further circuit module, disposed within the housing, the further circuit module being electrically coupled with the WDP circuit module and electricallType: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2006Publication date: May 13, 2010Inventors: Remi Hutin, David Santoso, Lise Hvatum, Chritopher P. Reed, Maghu Madhavan, Jean-Marc Follini
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Publication number: 20090173493Abstract: A downhole interface is disclosed that is positionable between a downhole tool, such as a wireline tool, and a wired drill string. The downhole tool communicates with the downhole interface which in turn communicates with the wired drill string to transmit information to the Earth's surface. The interface provides signal and power communication to the downhole tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2009Publication date: July 9, 2009Inventors: Remi Hutin, David Santoso, Lise Hvatum, Christopher P. Reed, Raghu Madhavan, Jean-Marc Follini
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Patent number: 7380616Abstract: A controller for a pump for pumping a drilling fluid from a storage unit to a downhole tool includes at least one actuation device coupled to a control console of the pump, and at least one connector coupled to the at least one actuation device and a pump control mechanism of the control console.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2007Date of Patent: June 3, 2008Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: Stephane J. Virally, Christopher P. Reed, John A. Thomas, Franck Al Sharkarchi, Remi Hutin, Jean-Marc Follini
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Publication number: 20080068210Abstract: A method for determining a drilling event includes measuring a first signal from a sensor over a first selected time interval, measuring a second signal from the sensor over a second time interval, determining if a noise is reduced in the second signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2007Publication date: March 20, 2008Applicant: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATIONInventors: Jean-Marc Follini, Remi Hutin
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Patent number: 7320370Abstract: A downlink system that includes at least one mud pump for pumping drilling fluid from a drilling fluid storage tank to a drilling system, a standpipe in fluid communication with the mud pump and in fluid communication with the drilling system, and a return line in fluid communication with the drilling system for returning the drilling fluid to the drilling fluid storage tank is provided. A drilling fluid modulator may be in fluid communication with at least one of the group consisting of the standpipe and the return line.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2003Date of Patent: January 22, 2008Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: Stephane J. Virally, Christopher P. Reed, John A. Thomas, Franck Al Shakarchi, Remi Hutin, Jean-Marc Follini
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Publication number: 20070188344Abstract: A hybrid telemetry system for passing signals between a surface control unit and a downhole tool is provided. The downhole tool is deployed via a drill string into a wellbore penetrating a subterranean formation. The hybrid telemetry system includes an uphole connector, a downhole connector, and a cable operatively connecting the uphole and downhole connectors. The uphole connector is operatively connectable to a drill string telemetry system for communication therewith. The downhole connector is operatively connectable to the downhole tool for communication therewith.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2006Publication date: August 16, 2007Applicant: Schlumberger Technology CenterInventors: Jean-Michel Hache, Remi Hutin, Raghu Madhavan, David Santoso
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Publication number: 20070168132Abstract: A communication system is used to download data from a downhole tool. The system includes at least one removable memory unit positioned in the downhole tool, at least one surface computer for receiving data from the at least one memory unit and a communication link for transmitting data from the memory unit to the surface computer. The communication link may be a direct, hard-wired, wireless or optical link.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2006Publication date: July 19, 2007Applicant: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATIONInventors: HAN YU, Loong Tam, Adrian Cretoiu, Jason Harris, Vincent Ligotino, Remi Hutin
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Publication number: 20070137898Abstract: A controller for a pump for pumping a drilling fluid from a storage unit to a downhole tool includes at least one actuation device coupled to a control console of the pump, and at least one connector coupled to the at least one actuation device and a pump control mechanism of the control console.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2007Publication date: June 21, 2007Applicant: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATIONInventors: STEPHANE VIRALLY, CHRISTOPHER REED, JOHN THOMAS, FRANCK AL SHARKARCHI, REMI HUTIN, JEAN-MARC FOLLINI
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Patent number: 7198102Abstract: A downlink system that includes at least one mud pump for pumping drilling fluid from a drilling fluid storage tank to a drilling system, a standpipe in fluid communication with the mud pump and in fluid communication with the drilling system, and a return line in fluid communication with the drilling system for returning the drilling fluid to the drilling fluid storage tank is provided. A drilling fluid modulator may be in fluid communication with at least one of the group consisting of the standpipe and the return line.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2005Date of Patent: April 3, 2007Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: Stephane J. Virally, Christopher P. Reed, John A. Thomas, Franck Al Shakarchi, Remi Hutin, Jean-Marc Follini
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Publication number: 20070062692Abstract: A wellbore communication system for a wellsite having a downhole tool deployed from a rig into a wellbore penetrating a subsurface formation is provided. The system includes at least one wellsite sensor adapted to collect wellsite data, at least one mobile communication module locatable at various positions about the wellsite and a surface unit operatively connected to the at least one communication module. The communication module includes a housing, at least one communication interface adapted to receive signals from the at least one wellsite sensor, at least one signal-conditioning module positioned in the housing, a power supply and a connector adapted to receive a communication link to the surface unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2005Publication date: March 22, 2007Inventors: Carlos Estevez, Christopher Reed, Remi Hutin
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Publication number: 20070029112Abstract: The disclosure has application for use in conjunction with an operation of drilling an earth borehole using: a drilling rig, a drill string having its generally upper end mechanically coupleable with and suspendable from the drilling rig, and a bottom hole assembly adjacent the lower end the drill string, the bottom hole assembly including a drill bit at its lower end.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2006Publication date: February 8, 2007Inventors: Qiming Li, Brian Clark, Shyam Mehta, Remi Hutin, Christopher Reed, David Santoso, Lise Hvatum, Raghu Madhavan, Jean-Marc Follini, Geoffrey Downton, Walter Aldred
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Publication number: 20070017671Abstract: Wellbore communication systems and methods for a wellsite having a downhole tool deployed from a rig into a wellbore penetrating a subterranean formation are disclosed. One example communication system includes a first mud pulse telemetry device positioned in a downhole tool and at least one additional non-mud pulse telemetry device positioned in the downhole tool. The example system also includes at least one of a pressure transducer or a pressure sensor adapted to detect a modulated pressure provided by at least one of the telemetry devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2006Publication date: January 25, 2007Applicant: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATIONInventors: BRIAN CLARK, LUCIAN JOHNSTON, REMI HUTIN, NICOLAS PACAULT, PABLO CODESAL, STEVE GOMEZ, RANDALL LEBLANC