Patents by Inventor Richard Messa

Richard Messa 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: 11319764
    Abstract: A downhole pulsing-shock reach extender apparatus for overcoming static friction resistance in coiled-tubing drilling-fluid-pressure driven downhole operations, generating pulsed hydraulic shocks at the workstring by creating a fluid-hammer condition by repeated sudden opening and closing of a valve controlling a diverted portion of the flow of drilling fluid, while maintaining a constant flow of a portion of drilling fluid sufficient to operate and prevent damage to other components of the workstring, thereby extending the depth limit of downhole operations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2022
    Assignee: PETROSTAR SERVICES, LLC
    Inventors: Richard Messa, Christopher Gasser, Brady Guilbeaux, Ashley Rochon
  • Patent number: 11319765
    Abstract: A downhole pulsing-shock reach extender method for overcoming static friction resistance in coiled-tubing drilling-fluid-pressure driven downhole operations, by generating pulsed hydraulic shocks at the workstring by creating a fluid-hammer condition by repeated sudden opening and closing of a valve controlling a diverted portion of the flow of drilling fluid, while maintaining a constant flow of a portion of drilling fluid sufficient to operate and prevent damage to other components of the workstring, thereby extending the depth limit of downhole operations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2022
    Assignee: PETROSTAR SERVICES, LLC
    Inventors: Richard Messa, Christopher Gasser, Brady Guilbeaux, Ashley Rochon
  • Patent number: 10519735
    Abstract: A downhole-milling-tool method for milling through hard substances, such as barite, found in underground wells, providing a stepped increase of diameters and positioning of carbide cutters and appropriate positioning of fluid ports and channels, to provide removal of cuttings and cooling and lubricating of the cutting head, in turn providing more efficiency and a better rate of penetration (ROP).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2019
    Assignee: EXTREME ENERGY SERVICES, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Richard Messa, Christopher Gasser, Brady Guilbeaux, Ashley Rochon, Duane Dunnahoe
  • Patent number: 10519734
    Abstract: A downhole milling tool apparatus for use in milling through hard substances, such as barite, found in underground wells, providing a stepped increase of diameters and positioning of carbide cutters and appropriate positioning of fluid ports and channels, to provide removal of cuttings and cooling and lubricating of the cutting head, in turn providing more efficiency and a better rate of penetration (ROP).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2019
    Assignee: EXTREME ENERGY SERVICES, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Richard Messa, Christopher Gasser, Brady Guilbeaux, Ashley Rochon, Duane Dunnahoe
  • Publication number: 20180223617
    Abstract: A downhole-milling-tool method for milling through hard substances, such as barite, found in underground wells, providing a stepped increase of diameters and positioning of carbide cutters and appropriate positioning of fluid ports and channels, to provide removal of cuttings and cooling and lubricating of the cutting head, in turn providing more efficiency and a better rate of penetration (ROP).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2017
    Publication date: August 9, 2018
    Inventors: Richard Messa, Christopher Gasser, Brady Guilbeaux, Ashley Rochon, Duane Dunnahoe
  • Publication number: 20180223616
    Abstract: A downhole milling tool apparatus for use in milling through hard substances, such as barite, found in underground wells, providing a stepped increase of diameters and positioning of carbide cutters and appropriate positioning of fluid ports and channels, to provide removal of cuttings and cooling and lubricating of the cutting head, in turn providing more efficiency and a better rate of penetration (ROP).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2017
    Publication date: August 9, 2018
    Inventors: Richard Messa, Christopher Gasser, Brady Guilbeaux, Ashley Rochon, Duane Dunnahoe
  • Publication number: 20180179855
    Abstract: A downhole fluid-pressure safety bypass for coiled-tubing operations, which diverts excessively pressurized drilling fluid directly into the annulus, protecting the fluid motor and similar downhole equipment from damage or reduced function, while allowing greater fluid pressures to be used up-hole for purposes such as increasing the flushing of cuttings up the annulus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2017
    Publication date: June 28, 2018
    Inventors: Richard Messa, Christopher Gasser, Brady Guilbeaux, Ashley Rochon
  • Publication number: 20180179842
    Abstract: A downhole pulsing-shock reach extender method for overcoming static friction resistance in coiled-tubing drilling-fluid-pressure driven downhole operations, by generating pulsed hydraulic shocks at the workstring by creating a fluid-hammer condition by repeated sudden opening and closing of a valve controlling a diverted portion of the flow of drilling fluid, while maintaining a constant flow of a portion of drilling fluid sufficient to operate and prevent damage to other components of the workstring, thereby extending the depth limit of downhole operations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2017
    Publication date: June 28, 2018
    Inventors: Richard Messa, Christopher Gasser, Brady Guilbeaux, Ashley Rochon
  • Publication number: 20180179841
    Abstract: A downhole pulsing-shock reach extender apparatus for overcoming static friction resistance in coiled-tubing drilling-fluid-pressure driven downhole operations, generating pulsed hydraulic shocks at the workstring by creating a fluid-hammer condition by repeated sudden opening and closing of a valve controlling a diverted portion of the flow of drilling fluid, while maintaining a constant flow of a portion of drilling fluid sufficient to operate and prevent damage to other components of the workstring, thereby extending the depth limit of downhole operations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2017
    Publication date: June 28, 2018
    Inventors: Richard Messa, Christopher Gasser, Brady Guilbeaux, Ashley Rochon
  • Publication number: 20180179856
    Abstract: A method of downhole fluid-pressure safety bypass for coiled-tubing operations, which diverts excessively pressurized drilling fluid directly into the annulus, protecting the fluid motor and similar downhole equipment from damage or reduced function, while allowing greater fluid pressures to be used up-hole for purposes such as increasing the flushing of cuttings up the annulus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2017
    Publication date: June 28, 2018
    Inventors: Richard Messa, Christopher Gasser, Brady Guilbeaux, Ashley Rochon
  • Publication number: 20180179844
    Abstract: A downhole pulsing-shock reach extender method for overcoming static friction resistance in coiled-tubing drilling-fluid-pressure driven downhole operations, generating pulsed hydraulic shocks at the workstring by creating a fluid-hammer condition by repeated sudden opening and closing of a set-pressure snap-acting valve, using an essentially constant or slowly changing normal drilling-fluid pressure that will not damage other components of the workstring, thereby extending the depth limit of downhole operations. A poppet and calibrated spring act as a set-pressure snap-acting valve, and a tapering constriction and constricted throat in the main flow of drilling fluid or mud builds up higher pressure to open the valve, while bypass portways allow for limited flow and equilibration around the valve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2016
    Publication date: June 28, 2018
    Inventors: Richard Messa, Christopher Gasser, Brady Guilbeaux, Ashley Rochon
  • Publication number: 20180179843
    Abstract: A downhole pulsing-shock reach extender apparatus for overcoming static friction resistance in coiled-tubing drilling-fluid-pressure driven downhole operations, generating pulsed hydraulic shocks at the workstring by creating a fluid-hammer condition by repeated sudden opening and closing of a set-pressure snap-acting valve, using an essentially constant or slowly changing normal drilling-fluid pressure that will not damage other components of the workstring, thereby extending the depth limit of downhole operations. A poppet and calibrated spring act as a set-pressure snap-acting valve, and a tapering constriction and constricted throat in the main flow of drilling fluid or mud builds up higher pressure to open the valve, while bypass portways allow for limited flow and equilibration around the valve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2016
    Publication date: June 28, 2018
    Inventors: Richard Messa, Christopher Gasser, Brady Guilbeaux, Ashley Rochon
  • Patent number: 7810553
    Abstract: A wireline cutter comprises a primary housing with a first axial bore configured to receive a wireline positioned within a well bore, and a first blade mounted within the primary housing and operable to cut the wireline. A method of cutting a wireline in a well bore comprises running a wireline cutter into the well bore, receiving the wireline within the wireline cutter, and cutting the wireline with the wireline cutter. A one-trip cutting system for use in a well bore comprises a wireline cutter, and a coiled tubing cutter. A method for cutting a coiled tubing with a wireline disposed therein comprises running a system comprising a wireline cutter and a coiled tubing cutter into the well bore, cutting the coiled tubing with the coiled tubing cutter, and cutting the wireline with the wireline cutter, wherein both cutting steps are performed in one trip into the well bore.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2010
    Assignee: Smith International, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian W. Cruickshank, Benjamin Bianchi, Richard Messa
  • Publication number: 20080296027
    Abstract: A wireline cutter comprises a primary housing with a first axial bore configured to receive a wireline positioned within a well bore, and a first blade mounted within the primary housing and operable to cut the wireline. A method of cutting a wireline in a well bore comprises running a wireline cutter into the well bore, receiving the wireline within the wireline cutter, and cutting the wireline with the wireline cutter. A one-trip cutting system for use in a well bore comprises a wireline cutter, and a coiled tubing cutter. A method for cutting a coiled tubing with a wireline disposed therein comprises running a system comprising a wireline cutter and a coiled tubing cutter into the well bore, cutting the coiled tubing with the coiled tubing cutter, and cutting the wireline with the wireline cutter, wherein both cutting steps are performed in one trip into the well bore.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2008
    Publication date: December 4, 2008
    Applicant: SMITH INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Brian W. Cruickshank, Benjamin Bianchi, Richard Messa
  • Patent number: 7422055
    Abstract: A wireline cutter comprises a primary housing with a first axial bore configured to receive a wireline positioned within a well bore, and a first blade mounted within the primary housing and operable to cut the wireline. A method of cutting a wireline in a well bore comprises running a wireline cutter into the well bore, receiving the wireline within the wireline cutter, and cutting the wireline with the wireline cutter. A one-trip cutting system for use in a well bore comprises a wireline cutter, and a coiled tubing cutter. A method for cutting a coiled tubing with a wireline disposed therein comprises running a system comprising a wireline cutter and a coiled tubing cutter into the well bore, cutting the coiled tubing with the coiled tubing cutter, and cutting the wireline with the wireline cutter, wherein both cutting steps are performed in one trip into the well bore.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2008
    Assignee: Smith International, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian W. Cruickshank, Benjamin Bianchi, Richard Messa
  • Publication number: 20070012449
    Abstract: A wireline cutter comprises a primary housing with a first axial bore configured to receive a wireline positioned within a well bore, and a first blade mounted within the primary housing and operable to cut the wireline. A method of cutting a wireline in a well bore comprises running a wireline cutter into the well bore, receiving the wireline within the wireline cutter, and cutting the wireline with the wireline cutter. A one-trip cutting system for use in a well bore comprises a wireline cutter, and a coiled tubing cutter. A method for cutting a coiled tubing with a wireline disposed therein comprises running a system comprising a wireline cutter and a coiled tubing cutter into the well bore, cutting the coiled tubing with the coiled tubing cutter, and cutting the wireline with the wireline cutter, wherein both cutting steps are performed in one trip into the well bore.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2005
    Publication date: January 18, 2007
    Applicant: Smith International, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Cruickshank, Benjamin Bianchi, Richard Messa