Patents by Inventor Ronald James Spencer

Ronald James Spencer 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).

  • In-riser power generation
    Patent number: 10246972
    Abstract: In-riser power generation devices and methods are utilized to generate power subsea to operate subsea devices of a subsea well system. A turbine power generator is located in fluid communication with a subsea fluid flow path of a subsea well system and the turbine power generator is operationally connected to a subsea power device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2019
    Assignee: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Kirk W. Flight, Matthew Niemeyer, Ronald James Spencer, John Yarnold, Jeffrey Marabella, Gary Rytlewski
  • Communication between downhole tool and surface location
    Patent number: 9657563
    Abstract: A system for communicating between a downhole tool and a surface location. The system may include a downhole tool disposed within a subsea riser. The downhole tool may include a device that actuates between first and second positions. An internal transducer may be coupled to the downhole tool and transmit a signal indicative of the position of the device. An external transducer may be positioned on an exterior of a riser. The external transducer may receive the signal from the internal transducer through the riser. A transponder may be positioned on an exterior of the riser and coupled to the external transducer. The transponder may transmit a signal to a surface location indicative of the position of the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2017
    Assignee: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Laura Robin Schuhrke, Ronald James Spencer, Jr., Peter Nellessen, Jr.
  • In-Riser Power Generation
    Publication number: 20160341014
    Abstract: In-riser power generation devices and methods are utilized to generate power subsea to operate subsea devices of a subsea well system. A turbine power generator is located in fluid communication with a subsea fluid flow path of a subsea well system and the turbine power generator is operationally connected to a subsea power device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2016
    Publication date: November 24, 2016
    Inventors: Kirk W. Flight, Matthew Niemeyer, Ronald James Spencer, John Yarnold, Jeffrey Marabella, Gary Rytlewski
  • COMMUNICATION BETWEEN DOWNHOLE TOOL AND SURFACE LOCATION
    Publication number: 20150226054
    Abstract: A system for communicating between a downhole tool and a surface location. The system may include a downhole tool disposed within a subsea riser. The downhole tool may include a device that actuates between first and second positions. An internal transducer may be coupled to the downhole tool and transmit a signal indicative of the position of the device. An external transducer may be positioned on an exterior of a riser. The external transducer may receive the signal from the internal transducer through the riser. A transponder may be positioned on an exterior of the riser and coupled to the external transducer. The transponder may transmit a signal to a surface location indicative of the position of the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2013
    Publication date: August 13, 2015
    Inventors: Laura Robin Schuhrke, Ronald James Spencer, JR., Peter Nellessen, JR.
  • IN-RISER POWER GENERATION
    Publication number: 20130153242
    Abstract: In-riser power generation devices and methods are utilized to generate power subsea to operate subsea devices of a subsea well system. A turbine power generator is located in fluid communication with a subsea fluid flow path of a subsea well system and the turbine power generator is operationally connected to a subsea power device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2012
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Inventors: Kirk W. Flight, Matthew Niemeyer, Ronald James Spencer, John Yarnold, Jeffrey Marabella, Gary Rytlewski