Patents by Inventor Richard Bisley

Richard Bisley 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: 10054704
    Abstract: Data representing a first multiple is predicted, based on first survey data for a target structure, using a multidimensional model of a layer in which the first multiple occurs. Modified survey data is produced by performing a subtraction of the predicted data representing the first multiple from the first survey data. Based on the modified survey data, data representing a second multiple is predicted using the multidimensional model.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2018
    Assignee: WESTERNGECO L.L.C.
    Inventors: Richard Bisley, Ian Moore
  • Publication number: 20150006085
    Abstract: Data representing a first multiple is predicted, based on first survey data for a target structure, using a multidimensional model of a layer in which the first multiple occurs. Modified survey data is produced by performing a subtraction of the predicted data representing the first multiple from the first survey data. Based on the modified survey data, data representing a second multiple is predicted using the multidimensional model.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2014
    Publication date: January 1, 2015
    Inventors: RICHARD BISLEY, IAN MOORE
  • Patent number: 8879353
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for predicting a plurality of surface multiples for a plurality of traces in a record of seismic data. In one embodiment, the method includes providing a plurality of target traces at a nominal offset and a nominal azimuth; selecting a plurality of pairs of input traces, wherein the midpoints of the input traces in each pair are separated by half the nominal offset and the azimuth of a line connecting the midpoints of the input traces in each pair is equal to the nominal azimuth; convolving the selected pairs of input traces to generate a plurality of convolutions; and applying a three dimensional operator to the convolutions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2014
    Assignee: WesternGeco L.L.C.
    Inventors: Richard Bisley, Ian Moore
  • Patent number: 8611182
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for predicting a plurality of surface multiples for a plurality of traces in a record of seismic data. In one embodiment, the method includes providing a plurality of target traces at a nominal offset and a nominal azimuth; selecting a plurality of pairs of input traces, wherein the midpoints of the input traces in each pair are separated by half the nominal offset and the azimuth of a line connecting the midpoints of the input traces in each pair is equal to the nominal azimuth; convolving the selected pairs of input traces to generate a plurality of convolutions; and applying a three dimensional operator to the convolutions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Assignee: WesternGeco L.L.C.
    Inventors: Richard Bisley, Ian Moore
  • Publication number: 20120033527
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for predicting a plurality of surface multiples for a plurality of traces in a record of seismic data. In one embodiment, the method includes providing a plurality of target traces at a nominal offset and a nominal azimuth; selecting a plurality of pairs of input traces, wherein the midpoints of the input traces in each pair are separated by half the nominal offset and the azimuth of a line connecting the midpoints of the input traces in each pair is equal to the nominal azimuth; convolving the selected pairs of input traces to generate a plurality of convolutions; and applying a three dimensional operator to the convolutions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2011
    Publication date: February 9, 2012
    Applicant: WesternGeco L.L.C.
    Inventors: Richard BISLEY, Ian MOORE
  • Patent number: 7796467
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for predicting a plurality of surface multiples for a plurality of target traces in a record of seismic data. In one embodiment, the method includes creating a file containing information regarding a plurality of pairs of recorded traces. Each pair of recorded traces is substantially closest to a desired shot-side trace and a desired receiver-side trace. The method further includes convolving the pairs of recorded traces to generate a plurality of convolutions and stacking the convolutions for each target trace.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2010
    Assignee: WesternGeco L.L.C.
    Inventors: Richard Bisley, Ian Moore, William H. Dragoset, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20090129202
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for predicting a plurality of surface multiples for a plurality of traces in a record of seismic data. In one embodiment, the method includes providing a plurality of target traces at a nominal offset and a nominal azimuth; selecting a plurality of pairs of input traces, wherein the midpoints of the input traces in each pair are separated by half the nominal offset and the azimuth of a line connecting the midpoints of the input traces in each pair is equal to the nominal azimuth; convolving the selected pairs of input traces to generate a plurality of convolutions; and applying a three dimensional operator to the convolutions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2009
    Publication date: May 21, 2009
    Inventors: RICHARD BISLEY, Ian Moore
  • Patent number: 7505360
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for predicting a plurality of surface multiples for a plurality of traces in a record of seismic data. In one embodiment, the method includes providing a plurality of target traces at a nominal offset and a nominal azimuth; selecting a plurality of pairs of input traces, wherein the midpoints of the input traces in each pair are separated by half the nominal offset and the azimuth of a line connecting the midpoints of the input traces in each pair is equal to the nominal azimuth; convolving the selected pairs of input traces to generate a plurality of convolutions; and applying a three dimensional operator to the convolutions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2009
    Assignee: WesternGeco L.L.C.
    Inventors: Richard Bisley, Ian Moore
  • Publication number: 20080043573
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for predicting a plurality of surface multiples for a plurality of target traces in a record of seismic data. In one embodiment, the method includes creating a file containing information regarding a plurality of pairs of recorded traces. Each pair of recorded traces is substantially closest to a desired shot-side trace and a desired receiver-side trace. The method further includes convolving the pairs of recorded traces to generate a plurality of convolutions and stacking the convolutions for each target trace.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2004
    Publication date: February 21, 2008
    Inventors: Richard Bisley, Ian Moore, William H. Dragoset
  • Publication number: 20070274153
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for predicting a plurality of surface multiples for a plurality of traces in a record of seismic data. In one embodiment, the method includes providing a plurality of target traces at a nominal offset and a nominal azimuth; selecting a plurality of pairs of input traces, wherein the midpoints of the input traces in each pair are separated by half the nominal offset and the azimuth of a line connecting the midpoints of the input traces in each pair is equal to the nominal azimuth; convolving the selected pairs of input traces to generate a plurality of convolutions; and applying a three dimensional operator to the convolutions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2004
    Publication date: November 29, 2007
    Applicant: WESTERNGECO, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Richard Bisley, Ian Moore