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).
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Patent number: 11319764Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 13, 2017Date of Patent: May 3, 2022Assignee: PETROSTAR SERVICES, LLCInventors: Richard Messa, Christopher Gasser, Brady Guilbeaux, Ashley Rochon
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Patent number: 11319765Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 13, 2017Date of Patent: May 3, 2022Assignee: PETROSTAR SERVICES, LLCInventors: Richard Messa, Christopher Gasser, Brady Guilbeaux, Ashley Rochon
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Patent number: 10519735Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 9, 2017Date of Patent: December 31, 2019Assignee: EXTREME ENERGY SERVICES, L.L.C.Inventors: Richard Messa, Christopher Gasser, Brady Guilbeaux, Ashley Rochon, Duane Dunnahoe
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Patent number: 10519734Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 9, 2017Date of Patent: December 31, 2019Assignee: EXTREME ENERGY SERVICES, L.L.C.Inventors: Richard Messa, Christopher Gasser, Brady Guilbeaux, Ashley Rochon, Duane Dunnahoe
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Publication number: 20180223617Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2017Publication date: August 9, 2018Inventors: Richard Messa, Christopher Gasser, Brady Guilbeaux, Ashley Rochon, Duane Dunnahoe
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Publication number: 20180223616Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2017Publication date: August 9, 2018Inventors: Richard Messa, Christopher Gasser, Brady Guilbeaux, Ashley Rochon, Duane Dunnahoe
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Publication number: 20180179855Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2017Publication date: June 28, 2018Inventors: Richard Messa, Christopher Gasser, Brady Guilbeaux, Ashley Rochon
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Publication number: 20180179842Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2017Publication date: June 28, 2018Inventors: Richard Messa, Christopher Gasser, Brady Guilbeaux, Ashley Rochon
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Publication number: 20180179841Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2017Publication date: June 28, 2018Inventors: Richard Messa, Christopher Gasser, Brady Guilbeaux, Ashley Rochon
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Publication number: 20180179856Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2017Publication date: June 28, 2018Inventors: Richard Messa, Christopher Gasser, Brady Guilbeaux, Ashley Rochon
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Publication number: 20180179844Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2016Publication date: June 28, 2018Inventors: Richard Messa, Christopher Gasser, Brady Guilbeaux, Ashley Rochon
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Publication number: 20180179843Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2016Publication date: June 28, 2018Inventors: Richard Messa, Christopher Gasser, Brady Guilbeaux, Ashley Rochon
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Patent number: 7810553Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 11, 2008Date of Patent: October 12, 2010Assignee: Smith International, Inc.Inventors: Brian W. Cruickshank, Benjamin Bianchi, Richard Messa
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Publication number: 20080296027Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 11, 2008Publication date: December 4, 2008Applicant: SMITH INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Brian W. Cruickshank, Benjamin Bianchi, Richard Messa
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Patent number: 7422055Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 12, 2005Date of Patent: September 9, 2008Assignee: Smith International, Inc.Inventors: Brian W. Cruickshank, Benjamin Bianchi, Richard Messa
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Publication number: 20070012449Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2005Publication date: January 18, 2007Applicant: Smith International, Inc.Inventors: Brian Cruickshank, Benjamin Bianchi, Richard Messa