Patents by Inventor Robert Michael Ramsey

Robert Michael Ramsey 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: 9869138
    Abstract: An apparatus for releasably connecting a cable with a tool that has an outer cone. The outer cone has a lower portion and an upper portion. A weak point is located between the lower portion and upper portion. The apparatus also includes an inner cone configured to fit within the outer cone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2018
    Assignee: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Ricardo Vanegas, Robert Michael Ramsey, L. Michael McKee, Montie W. Morrison
  • Publication number: 20160053556
    Abstract: An apparatus for releasably connecting a cable with a tool that has an outer cone. The outer cone has a lower portion and an upper portion. A weak point is located between the lower portion and upper portion. The apparatus also includes an inner cone configured to fit within the outer cone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2014
    Publication date: February 25, 2016
    Inventors: Ricardo Vanegas, Robert Michael Ramsey, L. Michael McKee, Montie W. Morrison
  • Patent number: 8544339
    Abstract: A well access line monitor. The monitor may be employed to directly interface and establish the current yield strength of a plastically deformable line such as coiled tubing or slickline. Such interfacing may take place in advance of, or during an application. Thus, the fitness of the line for the application may be established in real-time. Further, with comparison to a reference log of projected yield strength for the line over the course of multiple bend cycles, the remaining life of the line may also be established.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2013
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: L. Michael McKee, Robert Michael Ramsey, Hifzi Ardic
  • Patent number: 8225855
    Abstract: An embodiment of a clamping, cutting, and wiping assembly assembly may comprise a frame defining a pathway for a cable to pass therethrough, a clamp mechanism, a cutter device, and a wiper mounted to the frame adjacent the pathway for engaging with a cable, wherein the clamp device, the cutter, and the wiper may each be actuatable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2012
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Robert Michael Ramsey, Matthew E Wilson
  • Publication number: 20110154908
    Abstract: A well access line monitor. The monitor may be employed to directly interface and establish the current yield strength of a plastically deformable line such as coiled tubing or slickline. Such interfacing may take place in advance of, or during an application. Thus, the fitness of the line for the application may be established in real-time. Further, with comparison to a reference log of projected yield strength for the line over the course of multiple bend cycles, the remaining life of the line may also be established.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2010
    Publication date: June 30, 2011
    Inventors: L. Michael Mckee, Robert Michael Ramsey, Hifzi Ardic
  • Patent number: 7918279
    Abstract: A technique of forming perforations in a wellbore. The formation of perforations is carefully controlled by a perforating device to create a series of sequential perforations in a desired arrangement. The perforating device is lowered to a desired location in the wellbore and then moved incrementally to enable sequential perforations in the desired arrangement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2011
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Lawrence J. Leising, Robert Michael Ramsey, Howard L. McGill
  • Publication number: 20100108331
    Abstract: An embodiment of a clamping, cutting, and wiping assembly assembly may comprise a frame defining a pathway for a cable to pass therethrough, a clamp mechanism, a cutter device, and a wiper mounted to the frame adjacent the pathway for engaging with a cable, wherein the clamp device, the cutter, and the wiper may each be actuatable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2009
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Inventors: Robert Michael Ramsey, Matthew E. Wilson
  • Publication number: 20090120645
    Abstract: A technique is provided to form perforations in a wellbore. The formation of perforations is carefully controlled by a perforating device to create a series of sequential perforations in a desired arrangement. The perforating device is lowered to a desired location in the wellbore and then moved incrementally to enable sequential perforations in the desired arrangement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2009
    Publication date: May 14, 2009
    Inventors: Lawrence J. Leising, Robert Michael Ramsey, Howard L. McGill
  • Publication number: 20090090513
    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: October 13, 2008
    Publication date: April 9, 2009
    Inventors: Harold Steven Bissonnette, Hubertus V. Thomeer, L. Michael McKee, Robert Michael Ramsey
  • Patent number: 7497259
    Abstract: A technique is provided to form perforations in a wellbore. The formation of perforations is carefully controlled by a perforating device to create a series of sequential perforations in a desired arrangement. The perforating device is lowered to a desired location in the wellbore and then moved incrementally to enable sequential perforations in the desired arrangement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2009
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Lawrence J. Leising, Robert Michael Ramsey, Howard L. McGill
  • Publication number: 20070175637
    Abstract: A technique is provided to form perforations in a wellbore. The formation of perforations is carefully controlled by a perforating device to create a series of sequential perforations in a desired arrangement. The perforating device is lowered to a desired location in the wellbore and then moved incrementally to enable sequential perforations in the desired arrangement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2006
    Publication date: August 2, 2007
    Inventors: Lawrence J. Leising, Robert Michael Ramsey, Howard L. McGill
  • Patent number: 6050342
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method and apparatus for setting a compression seal pack in a well without rotation of the pipe string and setting mandrel. The setting device includes a release device and a moveable member. The release device secures a setting mandrel in a non-engaged position with respect to the seal packer. The moveable member is positionable to a first position, where the setting mandrel is locked in its non-engaged position, and to a second position, where the release device is free and the setting mandrel may move with respect to the seal packer. The method disclosed herein includes coupling the setting device to a compression set packer, positioning a setting mandrel within the seal packer and setting device, positioning the seal packer at the desired location in a well, releasing the setting mandrel from its non-engaged position with respect to the seal packer and lowering the setting mandrel into engagement with said packer to set the packer in the well.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2000
    Assignee: Scheumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventor: Robert Michael Ramsey