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).

  • Patent number: 11965134
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Assignee: Infinium Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Dennis Schuetzle, Robert Schuetzle, James Bucher, Matthew Caldwell, Anja Rumplecker Galloway, Orion Hanbury, Glenn McGinnis
  • Publication number: 20240093097
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2023
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Applicant: Infinium Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Robert Schuetzle, Dennis Schuetzle, Anja Rumplecker Galloway, James Bucher
  • Publication number: 20210358110
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2019
    Publication date: November 18, 2021
    Inventors: Robert Bücher, Nick Jagiella, Frank Schröder, Konrad Zürl
  • Patent number: 10392902
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2019
    Assignee: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Michael Hayes Kenison, Zheng Rong Xu, Jeffrey Conner McCabe, Robert Bucher
  • Publication number: 20170306716
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2016
    Publication date: October 26, 2017
    Inventors: Mohammad Hajjari, Manuel P. Marya, Robert Bucher
  • Patent number: 9561460
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2017
    Inventors: Nikolas Dicke, Heinrich Eberl, Robert Bücher
  • Publication number: 20160214051
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2015
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Inventors: Nikolas DICKE, Heinrich EBERL, Robert BÜCHER
  • Publication number: 20150285031
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2013
    Publication date: October 8, 2015
    Inventors: Michael Hayes Kenison, Zheng Rong Xu, Jeffrey Conner McCabe, Robert Bucher
  • Patent number: 8505637
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2013
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technolgoy Corporation
    Inventors: L. Michael McKee, Bart Thomeer, Harold Steven Bissonnette, Michael Ramsey, Robert Bucher, Michael H. Kenison, Robert Greenaway
  • Publication number: 20130180707
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2010
    Publication date: July 18, 2013
    Inventor: Robert Bucher
  • Publication number: 20110089685
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2010
    Publication date: April 21, 2011
    Inventors: L. Michael McKee, Bart Thomeer, Harold Steven Bissonnette, Michael Ramsey, Robert Bucher, Michael H. Kenison, Robert Greenaway
  • Patent number: 7861776
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2011
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: L. Michael McKee, Bart Thomeer, Harold Steven Bissonnette, Michael Ramsey, Robert Bucher, Michael H. Kenison, Robert Greenaway
  • Patent number: 7757765
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2010
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Nathan Hilleary, Robert Nelson, Robert Bucher
  • Patent number: 7757755
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2010
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Michael H. Kenison, L. Michael McKee, Robert Bucher, David P. Smith, Sarmad Adnan
  • Publication number: 20100059225
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2009
    Publication date: March 11, 2010
    Inventors: Michael H. Kenison, Michael G. Gay, Robert Bucher, Mahmuda Afroz
  • Patent number: 7640983
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2010
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Nathan Hilleary, Robert Bucher, Mike Martin
  • Patent number: 7614452
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2009
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Michael H. Kenison, Michael G. Gay, Robert Bucher, Mahmuda Afroz
  • Publication number: 20090084536
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2007
    Publication date: April 2, 2009
    Inventors: Michael H. Kenison, L. Michael McKee, Robert Bucher, David P. Smith, Sarmad Adnan
  • Publication number: 20090014177
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2007
    Publication date: January 15, 2009
    Inventors: Nathan Hilleary, Robert Bucher, Mike Martin
  • Patent number: 7448448
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2008
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: John R. Lovell, Teoman Altinkopru, Robert Bucher, Shunfeng Zheng