Patents by Inventor Robert Hughes Jones
Robert Hughes Jones 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: 11073630Abstract: A technique includes receiving data representing a measurement acquired by a tool motion sensor of a downhole sonic measurement tool; and receiving data representing a measurement acquired by a pressure sensor of the sonic measurement tool. The technique includes modifying the measurement acquired by the pressure sensor based at least in part on the measurement acquired by the tool motion sensor to attenuate tool borne noise.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2017Date of Patent: July 27, 2021Assignee: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATIONInventors: Robert Hughes Jones, Toshimichi Wago, Can Evren Yarman
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Publication number: 20180348390Abstract: A technique includes receiving data representing a measurement acquired by a tool motion sensor of a downhole sonic measurement tool; and receiving data representing a measurement acquired by a pressure sensor of the sonic measurement tool. The technique includes modifying the measurement acquired by the pressure sensor based at least in part on the measurement acquired by the tool motion sensor to attenuate tool borne noise.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2017Publication date: December 6, 2018Inventors: Robert Hughes Jones, Toshimichi Wago, Can Evren Yarman
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Publication number: 20160238725Abstract: Various implementations described herein are directed to a seismic survey using an augmented reality device. In one implementation, a method may include determining current location data of an augmented reality (AR) device in a physical environment. The method may also include receiving placement instructions for a first seismic survey equipment in the physical environment based on the current location data. The method may further include displaying the placement instructions in combination with a view of the physical environment on the AR device.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2016Publication date: August 18, 2016Inventors: Robert Hughes Jones, Emmanuel Coste, Guillaume Daniel Tamboise, Dorin Rosu
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Patent number: 9329286Abstract: Various implementations described herein are directed to a seismic survey using an augmented reality device. In one implementation, a method may include determining current location data of an augmented reality (AR) device in a physical environment. The method may also include receiving placement instructions for a first seismic survey equipment in the physical environment based on the current location data. The method may further include displaying the placement instructions in combination with a view of the physical environment on the AR device.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2014Date of Patent: May 3, 2016Assignee: WesternGeco L.L.C.Inventors: Robert Hughes Jones, Emmanuel Coste, Guillaume Daniel Tamboise, Dorin Rosu
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Patent number: 9268049Abstract: An embodiment of the disclosed invention includes a method for attenuating noise during acquisition of marine seismic date. The method includes placing a seismic streamer in a body of water. The seismic streamer includes a streamer body having a length and a channel, a seismic sensor disposed within the channel, and a gel disposed within the channel. The gel has a complex viscosity of at least 50 Pascals and includes a concentration of a polymer between the range of about 5% and about 25% by weight. The method also includes placing a source in the body of water. The seismic streamer and the source are towed through the body of water and the source is fired while being towed through the body of water. Data is collected from the seismic streamer as it is towed through the body of water.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2012Date of Patent: February 23, 2016Assignee: WesternGeco L.L.C.Inventors: Gary John Tustin, Steven Antony Gahlings, Robert Hughes Jones
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Patent number: 9234977Abstract: A method to perform a marine seismic survey includes obtaining marine seismic data corresponding to a subterranean formation under a water surface. The marine seismic data is generated from an underwater seismic sensor that is subject to an interference effect. The method further includes generating, by a computer processor and using a deconvolution operation, corrected marine seismic data based at least in part on the marine seismic data to compensate for the interference effect, and generating, by the computer processor, a marine seismic survey result based at least in part on the corrected marine seismic data.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2013Date of Patent: January 12, 2016Assignee: WesterGeco L.L.C.Inventors: Ralf G. Ferber, Robert Hughes Jones
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Patent number: 9057643Abstract: A seismic sensing unit includes four uniaxial sensors each capable of detecting a movement component along a respective axis having a respective orientation and arranged such that the angles between any two of said respective orientations of said respective axes are substantially equal, wherein the uniaxial sensors are arranged such that in use the respective axes are at substantially the same angle to the vertical direction and the horizontal direction, and wherein the uniaxial sensors are geophones, accelerometers, seismometers or their combinations.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2013Date of Patent: June 16, 2015Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventor: Robert Hughes Jones
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Publication number: 20150100235Abstract: Various implementations described herein are directed to a seismic survey using an augmented reality device. In one implementation, a method may include determining current location data of an augmented reality (AR) device in a physical environment. The method may also include receiving placement instructions for a first seismic survey equipment in the physical environment based on the current location data. The method may further include displaying the placement instructions in combination with a view of the physical environment on the AR device.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2014Publication date: April 9, 2015Inventors: Robert Hughes Jones, Emmanuel Coste, Guillaume Daniel Tamboise, Dorin Rosu
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Publication number: 20140362663Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for acquiring marine seismic data to generate images or determine properties of an interior section of the Earth using vessels ing simultaneous sources. The time required to acquire a seismic survey is decreased by increasing the speed of the source towing vessel (or decreasing the data sampling density, or increased sampling interval) using multiple simultaneous sources. After separation with simultaneous source technique and combination of separated datasets, seismic data with designed data sampling density or better are acquired.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2013Publication date: December 11, 2014Inventors: Robert Hughes Jones, David Fraser Halliday, Johan Robertsson
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Patent number: 8451136Abstract: A sonde for installation in a well including a clamp (2) for engaging with the inner wall of a well casing (3) and securing device for securing the clamp to inner tubing of the well, whereby the securing device includes an attachment device (5, 6) for connection to the inner tubing and a rod (4) connected between the clamp and the attachment device.Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 2005Date of Patent: May 28, 2013Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: Paul Steven Jaques, Robert Hughes Jones
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Publication number: 20130051176Abstract: Some embodiments of the disclosed invention include a method for acquiring marine seismic data using solid streamers in a curved pattern. Streamers can be towed in a curved pattern within a body of water. While being towed in the curved patter the source may be fired and response data can be collected by the streamers as they are towed through the water in the curved/circular pattern. These streamers can be solid streamers and can be filled with a gel like substance. Moreover, the streamers can be placed at various known depths within the body of water.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 24, 2010Publication date: February 28, 2013Applicant: WESTERNGECO L.L.C.Inventors: Gary John Tustin, Steven Antony Gahlings, Robert Hughes Jones
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Patent number: 7694735Abstract: A sonde and an apparatus for the deployment thereof against a well casing is described, the sonde comprising a resilient C-shaped member and at least one sensor.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2006Date of Patent: April 13, 2010Inventors: Svein Haheim, Robert Hughes Jones, Paul Steven Jaques, Will Wason, Tsutomu Yamate, Tatsuki Endo, James Edward Martin, Colin Wilson
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Patent number: 7575059Abstract: Apparatus is disclosed for securing a sonde to the inner wall of a well casing (3). The sonde (2) comprises a clamp (2) expandable from a contracted position to an expanded position in which the clamp can engage the inner wall. The securing apparatus comprises a member (5,6) for releasably engaging with the clamp (2) to hold the clamp in the contracted position; a spring (7) connected to the member such that when the spring is in a compressed state, the member is constrained into engagement with the clamp to hold the clamp in the contracted position; and a mechanism (8,9,10) for holding the spring (7) in its compressed state during a 10 first mode of operation and, in a second mode of operation, for releasing the spring (7) from its compressed state thus disengaging the member (5,6) from the clamp to permit the clamp to expand into its expanded position, the mechanism including a material (11) which in the first mode of operation, is in a solid state and, in the second mode of operation, is in a liquid state.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2005Date of Patent: August 18, 2009Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: Paul Steven Jaques, Robert Hughes Jones
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Patent number: 7457195Abstract: Data processing means are described for calculating an estimated time of arrival of a seismic or microseismic P or S wave at a sensor station, based on a P to S wave velocity ratio, a calculated estimated time of origin of the event and, where the estimated arrival time of a P wave is to be calculated, a picked arrival time of the S wave at the sensor station or, where the estimated arrival time of a S wave is to be calculated, a picked arrival time of the P wave at the sensor station.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2004Date of Patent: November 25, 2008Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventor: Robert Hughes Jones
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Publication number: 20080149330Abstract: A sonde and an apparatus for the deployment thereof against a well casing is described, the sonde comprising a resilient C-shaped member and at least one sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2006Publication date: June 26, 2008Applicant: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: Svein Haheim, Robert Hughes Jones, Paul Steven Jaques, Will Wason, Tsutomu Yamate, Tatsuki Endo, James Edward Martin, Colin Wilson
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Patent number: 6981550Abstract: A sonde and an apparatus for the deployment thereof against a well casing is described, the sonde comprising a resilient C-shaped member (22) and at least one sensor (23).Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2002Date of Patent: January 3, 2006Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: Svein HÃ¥heim, Paul S. Jaques, Robert Hughes Jones, Will Wason
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Patent number: 6947843Abstract: Signals from microseismic events are used to obtain a parameter of reservoir such as porosity, permeability or saturation.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2002Date of Patent: September 20, 2005Assignee: Vetco Grey Controls LimitedInventors: Andrew Fisher, Robert Hughes Jones, Andrew Jupe, Stephen Wilson
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Patent number: 6856575Abstract: A method of monitoring a microseismic event includes detecting the event to produce a first signal dependent on the event. The first signal includes noise at a frequency of, for example 50 Hz. A first sample of the first signal is taken. Then a second sample of the first signal is taken, the second sample occurring n/f seconds after the first sample, where n is an integer (e.g. 1). Subtracting the first and second samples from each other produces a farther signal dependent on the event in which the noise has been at least partly compensated for.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2003Date of Patent: February 15, 2005Assignee: ABB Offshore Systems LimitedInventor: Robert Hughes Jones
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Patent number: 6816434Abstract: A method of using a seismic detector including four seismic sensors having axes which are in a substantially tetrahedral configuration, each of the sensors being in a respective signal channel, includes one or more of the following steps: combining outputs from the sensors to check that their polarities are correct; testing to ascertain if one of the sensors is not working and, if so, using the outputs from the other three sensors to obtain an indication of motion in three dimensions; if all four sensors are working, using their outputs to obtain an indication of motion in three dimensions on a least squares basis; checking that the outputs from the sensors are coherent; and checking the gains (or sensitivities) of the four channels.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2002Date of Patent: November 9, 2004Assignee: ABB Offshore Systems Ltd.Inventor: Robert Hughes Jones
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Publication number: 20040194956Abstract: A sonde and an apparatus for the deployment thereof against a well casing is described, the sonde comprising a resilient C-shaped member (22) and at least one sensor (23)Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2003Publication date: October 7, 2004Inventors: Svein Haheim, Paul S. Jaques, Robert Hughes Jones, Will Wason