Patents by Inventor Robert Bucher
Robert Bucher 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: 11965134Abstract: A process for the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) with low carbon intensity. The jet fuel is produced from the reaction of hydrogen from the electrolysis of water with captured carbon dioxide. The hydrogen and carbon dioxide are reacted to product a stream comprising carbon monoxide. Hydrogen and carbon monoxide are reacted to produce n-alkanes. Alkanes are hydroisomerized to produce sustainable aviation fuel with low carbon intensity.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2022Date of Patent: April 23, 2024Assignee: Infinium Technology, LLCInventors: Dennis Schuetzle, Robert Schuetzle, James Bucher, Matthew Caldwell, Anja Rumplecker Galloway, Orion Hanbury, Glenn McGinnis
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Publication number: 20240093097Abstract: Production of fuels from low carbon electricity and from carbon dioxide by the use of a solid oxide electrolysis cell (SOEC) and Fischer-Tropsch is shown. Fischer-Tropsch is an exothermic reaction that can be used to produce steam. Steam produced from the Liquid Fuel Production (LFP) reactor system, where the Fischer-Tropsch reaction occurs, is used as feed to the SOEC. The higher temperature steam improves the efficiency of the overall electrolysis system. The integration of the LFP steam improves the efficiency of the electrolysis because the heat of vaporization for the liquid water does not have to be supplied by the electrolyzer.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2023Publication date: March 21, 2024Applicant: Infinium Technology, LLCInventors: Robert Schuetzle, Dennis Schuetzle, Anja Rumplecker Galloway, James Bucher
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Publication number: 20210358110Abstract: Provided is a device having a machining tool for machining at least one working area of an object. An image-capturing device generated at least one image of the at least one working area and at least one sensor generates sensor data during machining of the at least one working area are arranged on the machining tool. The device also has an evaluation unit which has a computing model that has been trained by way of machine learning on the basis of images of working areas and sensor data by way of which the at least one working area and/or a situation during machining of the at least one working area is able to be identified.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2019Publication date: November 18, 2021Inventors: Robert Bücher, Nick Jagiella, Frank Schröder, Konrad Zürl
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Patent number: 10392902Abstract: A technique facilitates the anchoring and use of a downhole tool. The technique may be utilized with operations in which fluid is pumped or otherwise flowed through a tubular to the downhole tool. The operations are performed after the downhole tool has been fixed relative to the wellbore and while the tubular remains connected to the downhole tool. In some operations, the downhole tool is manipulated from the surface via the tubular to control placement of the fluid flowing down through the tubular.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2013Date of Patent: August 27, 2019Assignee: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATIONInventors: Michael Hayes Kenison, Zheng Rong Xu, Jeffrey Conner McCabe, Robert Bucher
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Publication number: 20170306716Abstract: An assembly for inclusion in a tool string conveyed via coiled tubing within a wellbore. The assembly includes a mandrel having a passage for receiving fluid via the coiled tubing. The assembly further includes a packer disposed about the mandrel and expandable into sealing contact with a wall of the wellbore in response to receiving the fluid from the passage. The assembly also includes a flow control device controlling flow of the fluid from the passage into the packer. The flow control device includes a degradable material that is reactive to the fluid.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2016Publication date: October 26, 2017Inventors: Mohammad Hajjari, Manuel P. Marya, Robert Bucher
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Patent number: 9561460Abstract: The invention relates to a rescue terminal for providing access to an air filter in case of an emergency, including a control system configured and provided to be activated upon a detection of a case of an emergency and having: at least one signaling device configured and provided to emit a signal upon activation of the control system; and a communication unit configured and provided for at least one of receiving and transmitting information indicative for a case of an emergency. The rescue terminal further includes a receiving housing being configured and provided for receiving an air filter device. The invention further relates to an air filter device and a rescue system. The rescue terminal, the air filter device and the rescue system enable a user of the air filter device to quickly access the air filter device in case of an emergency.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2015Date of Patent: February 7, 2017Inventors: Nikolas Dicke, Heinrich Eberl, Robert Bücher
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Publication number: 20160214051Abstract: The invention relates to a rescue terminal for providing access to an air filter in case of an emergency, comprising a control system configured and provided to be activated upon a detection of a case of an emergency and having: at least one signaling device configured and provided to emit a signal upon activation of the control system; and a communication unit configured and provided for at least one of receiving and transmitting information indicative for a case of an emergency. The rescue terminal further comprises a receiving housing being configured and provided for receiving an air filter device. The invention further relates to an air filter device and a rescue system. The rescue terminal, the air filter device and the rescue system enable a user of the air filter device to quickly access the air filter device in case of an emergency.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2015Publication date: July 28, 2016Inventors: Nikolas DICKE, Heinrich EBERL, Robert BÜCHER
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Publication number: 20150285031Abstract: A technique facilitates the anchoring and use of a downhole tool. The technique may be utilized with operations in which fluid is pumped or otherwise flowed through a tubular to the downhole tool. The operations are performed after the downhole tool has been fixed relative to the wellbore and while the tubular remains connected to the downhole tool. In some operations, the downhole tool is manipulated from the surface via the tubular to control placement of the fluid flowing down through the tubular.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2013Publication date: October 8, 2015Inventors: Michael Hayes Kenison, Zheng Rong Xu, Jeffrey Conner McCabe, Robert Bucher
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Patent number: 8505637Abstract: A coiled tubing connection system is used in a well. A connector having an engagement end is used to couple a wellbore device to the end of a coiled tubing. The connector is spoolable, and the engagement end comprises engagement features that facilitate formation of a connection that is dependable and less susceptible to separation.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2010Date of Patent: August 13, 2013Assignee: Schlumberger Technolgoy CorporationInventors: L. Michael McKee, Bart Thomeer, Harold Steven Bissonnette, Michael Ramsey, Robert Bucher, Michael H. Kenison, Robert Greenaway
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Publication number: 20130180707Abstract: The current application discloses coiled tubing assemblies and methods of connecting coiled tubing with downhole devices. In an exemplary embodiment, the assembly comprises a coiled tubing, a downhole device for performing an operation in a subterranean wellbore, a connector that mechanically connects the coiled tubing to the downhole device; and a sealing device that seals the connection between the coiled tubing and the connector. The sealing device is substantially free of axial tensions caused by a weight of the downhole device.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2010Publication date: July 18, 2013Inventor: Robert Bucher
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Publication number: 20110089685Abstract: A coiled tubing connection system is used in a well. A connector having an engagement end is used to couple a wellbore device to the end of a coiled tubing. The connector is spoolable, and the engagement end comprises engagement features that facilitate formation of a connection that is dependable and less susceptible to separation.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2010Publication date: April 21, 2011Inventors: L. Michael McKee, Bart Thomeer, Harold Steven Bissonnette, Michael Ramsey, Robert Bucher, Michael H. Kenison, Robert Greenaway
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Patent number: 7861776Abstract: A coiled tubing connection system is used in a well. A connector having an engagement end is used to couple a wellbore device to the end of a coiled tubing. The connector is spoolable, and the engagement end comprises engagement features that facilitate formation of a connection that is dependable and less susceptible to separation.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2006Date of Patent: January 4, 2011Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: L. Michael McKee, Bart Thomeer, Harold Steven Bissonnette, Michael Ramsey, Robert Bucher, Michael H. Kenison, Robert Greenaway
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Patent number: 7757765Abstract: A method for use within a subterranean formation penetrated by a wellbore includes introducing a thixotropic agent into the well and introducing a cement slurry into the well. The method includes forming a thixotropic cement slurry downhole, including mixing the cement slurry and the thixotropic agent downhole.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2007Date of Patent: July 20, 2010Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: Nathan Hilleary, Robert Nelson, Robert Bucher
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Patent number: 7757755Abstract: A technique provides an orientation system combined with downhole equipment used in a well. An orientation device is mounted in the downhole equipment, e.g. a bottom hole assembly, for actuation during angular displacement of the downhole equipment. A sensor is mounted to cooperate with the orientation device in detecting the angular displacement.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2007Date of Patent: July 20, 2010Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: Michael H. Kenison, L. Michael McKee, Robert Bucher, David P. Smith, Sarmad Adnan
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Publication number: 20100059225Abstract: Apparatus and methods for selectively and safely reversing flow in coiled tubing used for wellbore cleanouts are disclosed. One apparatus includes a section of coiled tubing having a main flow channel, at least two flow-preventing valves in the section of coiled tubing, each adapted to close the main flow channel upon attempted flow reversal; and at least one actuator adapted to deter closing of the flow-preventing valves. This abstract allows a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the disclosure. It will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. 37 CFR 1.72(b).Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2009Publication date: March 11, 2010Inventors: Michael H. Kenison, Michael G. Gay, Robert Bucher, Mahmuda Afroz
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Patent number: 7640983Abstract: The invention discloses a method of treating a zone of a well comprising a wellbore, a tube which is permeable to settable material, said tube forming an annulus with the wellbore; and wherein said zone is located in the annulus, the method comprises the steps of: (i) placing inside said tube a first plug; (ii) creating on said tube a first opening and a second opening, so that: the zone be located between said first and second openings and the first opening be located between said zone and said first plug; (iii) placing inside said tube a second plug, so that said second plug is located between said second opening and said zone; (iv) injecting a settable material inside said tube between said second and first plugs, so that settable material fills the annulus and the zone by passing through the first opening; and (v) eliminating said second plug.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2007Date of Patent: January 5, 2010Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: Nathan Hilleary, Robert Bucher, Mike Martin
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Patent number: 7614452Abstract: Apparatus and methods for selectively and safely reversing flow in coiled tubing used for wellbore cleanouts are disclosed. One apparatus includes a section of coiled tubing having a main flow channel, at least two flow-preventing valves in the section of coiled tubing, each adapted to close the main flow channel upon attempted flow reversal; and at least one actuator adapted to deter closing of the flow-preventing valves. This abstract allows a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the disclosure. It will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. 37 CFR 1.72(b).Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2005Date of Patent: November 10, 2009Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: Michael H. Kenison, Michael G. Gay, Robert Bucher, Mahmuda Afroz
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Publication number: 20090084536Abstract: A technique provides an orientation system combined with downhole equipment used in a well. An orientation device is mounted in the downhole equipment, e.g. a bottom hole assembly, for actuation during angular displacement of the downhole equipment. A sensor is mounted to cooperate with the orientation device in detecting the angular displacement.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2007Publication date: April 2, 2009Inventors: Michael H. Kenison, L. Michael McKee, Robert Bucher, David P. Smith, Sarmad Adnan
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Publication number: 20090014177Abstract: The invention discloses a method of treating a zone of a well comprising a wellbore, a tube which is permeable to settable material, said tube forming an annulus with the wellbore; and wherein said zone is located in the annulus, the method comprises the steps of: (i) placing inside said tube a first plug; (ii) creating on said tube a first opening and a second opening, so that: the zone be located between said first and second openings and the first opening be located between said zone and said first plug; (iii) placing inside said tube a second plug, so that said second plug is located between said second opening and said zone; (iv) injecting a settable material inside said tube between said second and first plugs, so that settable material fills the annulus and the zone by passing through the first opening; and (v) eliminating said second plug.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2007Publication date: January 15, 2009Inventors: Nathan Hilleary, Robert Bucher, Mike Martin
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Patent number: 7448448Abstract: A fluid injection system is used in a well. Fluid stages are arranged in repeating series within a tubing of the fluid injection system to facilitate control over effects of injection. A sensor system can be used to detect one or more parameters related to the fluids moved downhole through the tubing to further enhance injection procedures.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2005Date of Patent: November 11, 2008Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: John R. Lovell, Teoman Altinkopru, Robert Bucher, Shunfeng Zheng