Patents by Inventor Ryan Michael Novelen

Ryan Michael Novelen 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: 11598166
    Abstract: A float equipment assembly includes an inner string that provides a fluid flow path through the float equipment assembly. The float equipment assembly also includes an opening through which a fluid flowing through the inner string exits the float equipment assembly. The float equipment assembly further includes a moveable member, which when repositioned, isolates the inner string. The float equipment assembly further includes a dissolvable material that initially prevents repositioning of the moveable member, where the moveable member is repositioned after a threshold portion of the dissolvable material has dissolved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2023
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Ryan Michael Novelen, Caleb Thomas Warren, Thomas Owen Roane, Thomas J Frosell
  • Patent number: 11542780
    Abstract: A multi-functional well completion apparatus and method of operation thereof that offers the ability, in a single trip and with limited running tool manipulation, to perform downhole completion operations, such as gravel pack operations or sand control frac or other fluid stimulation operations is described. The well completion tool has multiple functions or operational positions by using a self-closing time delay valve without the need of service tools, thereby saving rig time, reducing operating costs and operational risks associated with tripping service tools into and out of a wellbore.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2023
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Ryan Michael Novelen, Edmund Christopher Williamson
  • Publication number: 20220372836
    Abstract: Provided, in one aspect, is an anchor for use with a downhole tool in a wellbore. The anchor, according to this aspect, may include a base pipe; and one or more expandable chambers positioned radially about the base pipe. The one or more expandable chambers may, in some aspects, be configured to move from a first collapsed state to a second activated state; and the one or more expandable chambers may be operable to handle at least 20.7 Bar of internal pressure in the second activated state to engage a wall of a wellbore.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2021
    Publication date: November 24, 2022
    Inventors: Ryan Michael Novelen, David Symon Grant, Espen Dahl, Morten Falnes, Gavin Lafferty
  • Patent number: 11428052
    Abstract: A method and apparatus according to which a connection between first and second completion joints is made up. The first and second completion joints each include a base pipe and a shunt tube disposed along the base pipe. The respective base pipes of the first and second completion joints are threadably engaged to form a pin and box connection. The shunt tube of the first completion joint is coupled to the shunt tube of the second completion joint using a jumper tube. The jumper tube is supported at a position longitudinally between the respective shunt tubes of the first and second completion joints using a first support member. In some embodiments, the first support member is longitudinally slidable along the base pipe of the first or second completion joint to the position between the respective shunt tubes of the first and second completion joints.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2022
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Boon Yen Er, Ryan Michael Novelen, Matthew Gommel, Austin Lee Wright
  • Publication number: 20210348448
    Abstract: A method and apparatus according to which a connection between first and second completion joints is made up. The first and second completion joints each include a base pipe and a shunt tube disposed along the base pipe. The respective base pipes of the first and second completion joints are threadably engaged to form a pin and box connection. The shunt tube of the first completion joint is coupled to the shunt tube of the second completion joint using a jumper tube. The jumper tube is supported at a position longitudinally between the respective shunt tubes of the first and second completion joints using a first support member. In some embodiments, the first support member is longitudinally slidable along the base pipe of the first or second completion joint to the position between the respective shunt tubes of the first and second completion joints.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2019
    Publication date: November 11, 2021
    Inventors: Boon Yen Er, Ryan Michael Novelen, Matthew Gommel, Austin Lee Wright
  • Publication number: 20210348478
    Abstract: A multi-functional well completion apparatus and method of operation thereof that offers the ability, in a single trip and with limited running tool manipulation, to perform downhole completion operations, such as gravel pack operations or sand control frac or other fluid stimulation operations is described. The well completion tool has multiple functions or operational positions by using a self-closing time delay valve without the need of service tools, thereby saving rig time, reducing operating costs and operational risks associated with tripping service tools into and out of a wellbore.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2020
    Publication date: November 11, 2021
    Inventors: Ryan Michael Novelen, Edmund Christopher Williamson
  • Patent number: 11143003
    Abstract: Methods to dehydrate a gravel pack and to temporarily increase a flow rate of fluid flowing from a wellbore into a conveyance are disclosed. A method to dehydrate gravel pack includes deploying a valve at a location proximate a gravel pack. The valve includes a rupture disk that ruptures in response to a threshold amount of pressure, and reactive fluid that actuates the valve to a closed position. The method also includes providing a fluid flow path from the gravel pack to the conveyance. The method further includes closing the valve after providing the fluid flow path from the gravel pack to the conveyance for a threshold period of time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2021
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Ryan Michael Novelen, Edmund Christopher Williamson, Stephen Michael Greci
  • Publication number: 20210131206
    Abstract: The embodiments include float equipment assemblies and methods to isolate downhole strings. In one embodiment, a float equipment assembly includes an inner string that provides a fluid flow path through the float equipment assembly. The float equipment assembly also includes an opening through which a fluid flowing through the inner string exits the float equipment assembly. The float equipment assembly further includes a moveable member, which when repositioned, isolates the inner string. The float equipment assembly further includes a dissolvable material that initially prevents repositioning of the moveable member, where the moveable member is repositioned after a threshold portion of the dissolvable material has dissolved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2019
    Publication date: May 6, 2021
    Inventors: Ryan Michael NOVELEN, Caleb Thomas WARREN, Thomas Owen ROANE, Thomas J. FROSELL
  • Publication number: 20210087908
    Abstract: Methods to dehydrate a gravel pack and to temporarily increase a flow rate of fluid flowing from a wellbore into a conveyance are disclosed. A method to dehydrate gravel pack includes deploying a valve at a location proximate a gravel pack. The valve includes a rupture disk that ruptures in response to a threshold amount of pressure, and reactive fluid that actuates the valve to a closed position. The method also includes providing a fluid flow path from the gravel pack to the conveyance. The method further includes closing the valve after providing the fluid flow path from the gravel pack to the conveyance for a threshold period of time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2019
    Publication date: March 25, 2021
    Inventors: Ryan Michael NOVELEN, Edmund Christopher WILLIAMSON, Stephen Michael GRECI
  • Patent number: 9745835
    Abstract: A screen assembly can include a tracer retaining mechanism for retaining a tracer in an annular area defined between a screen portion and a base pipe. The tracer retaining mechanism can be coupled to the screen portion, the base pipe, or the tracer. The tracer retaining mechanism can allow fluid flow in and out of the annular area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2017
    Assignee: HALLIBURTON ENERGY SERVICES, INC
    Inventors: Gregory Scott Cunningham, Travis Thomas Hailey, Jr., Ryan Michael Novelen, Stephen Michael Greci, James Jun Kang
  • Patent number: 9725991
    Abstract: In accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure, a screened communication connector for a production tubing joint is disclosed. The screened communication connector including a hollow body including a plurality of holes to block particulate material from passing therethrough and allow fluid to pass therethrough. The screened communication connector additionally includes a first axial end of the hollow body including a first seal member for creating a particle tight seal between the first axial end and a first screen joint. The screened communication connector additionally includes a second axial end of the hollow body, the second axial end including a second seal member for creating a particle tight seal between the second axial end and a second screen joint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2017
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventor: Ryan Michael Novelen
  • Publication number: 20160290110
    Abstract: In accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure, a screened communication connector for a production tubing joint is disclosed. The screened communication connector including a hollow body including a plurality of holes to block particulate material from passing therethrough and allow fluid to pass therethrough. The screened communication connector additionally includes a first axial end of the hollow body including a first seal member for creating a particle tight seal between the first axial end and a first screen joint. The screened communication connector additionally includes a second axial end of the hollow body, the second axial end including a second seal member for creating a particle tight seal between the second axial end and a second screen joint.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2014
    Publication date: October 6, 2016
    Applicant: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventor: Ryan Michael Novelen
  • Publication number: 20160281475
    Abstract: A screen assembly can include a tracer retaining mechanism for retaining a tracer in an annular area defined between a screen portion and a base pipe. The tracer retaining mechanism can be coupled to the screen portion, the base pipe, or the tracer. The tracer retaining mechanism can allow fluid flow in and out of the annular area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2013
    Publication date: September 29, 2016
    Applicant: HALLIBURTON ENERGY SERVICES, INC.
    Inventors: Gregory Scott Cunningham, Travis Thomas Hailey, Jr., Ryan Michael Novelen, Stephen Michael Greci, James Jun Kang