Patents by Inventor Scott McIntire
Scott McIntire 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: 10337263Abstract: A method of running tubulars includes attaching a load collar to a first tubular; landing the load collar on a load support member; connecting a second tubular to the first tubular; removing the load collar from the first tubular; and lowering the first tubular and the second tubular. In one embodiment, at least one of the first tubular and the second tubular is a screen.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2013Date of Patent: July 2, 2019Assignee: Weatherford Technology Holdings, LLCInventors: Brittan S. Pratt, Karsten Heidecke, Scott McIntire, Aaron Sinnott
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Patent number: 10145196Abstract: A mud motor for use in a wellbore includes: a stator; a rotor, the stator and rotor operable to rotate the rotor in response to fluid pumped between the rotor and the stator; and a lock. The lock is operable to: rotationally couple the rotor to the stator in a locked position, receive an instruction signal from the surface, release the rotor in an unlocked position, and actuate from the locked position to the unlocked position in response to receiving the instruction signal.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2015Date of Patent: December 4, 2018Assignee: WEATHERFORD TECHNOLOGY HOLDINGS, LLCInventors: Thomas M. Redlinger, Thomas Koithan, Christopher M. Vreeland, Wesley Don Heiskell, Andrew Antoine, Scott McIntire
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Patent number: 10125555Abstract: Embodiments of the invention generally relate to a tubular handling tool. The tool may include a base and a ring or sleeve member. The tool may further include an actuation member configured to move or rotate the ring or sleeve member relative to the base. Additionally, the tool may include a clamp or dog member attached to the base. The clamp or dog member is configured to move between a radially retracted position and a radially extended position as the ring or sleeve member moves or rotates relative to the base.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2014Date of Patent: November 13, 2018Assignee: WEATHERFORD TECHNOLOGY HOLDINGS, LLCInventors: Karsten Heidecke, Federico Amezaga, Scott McIntire, Bjoern Thiemann, John Fielding Ownby
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Patent number: 10030454Abstract: Embodiments of the invention generally relate to a tubular handling tool. The tool may include a base and a ring or sleeve member. The tool may further include an actuation member configured to move or rotate the ring or sleeve member relative to the base. Additionally, the tool may include a clamp or dog member attached to the base. The clamp or dog member is configured to move between a radially retracted position and a radially extended position as the ring or sleeve member moves or rotates relative to the base.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2017Date of Patent: July 24, 2018Assignee: Weatherford Technology Holdings, LLCInventors: Karsten Heidecke, Federico Amezaga, Scott McIntire, Bjoern Thiemann, John Fielding Ownby
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Publication number: 20170342783Abstract: Embodiments of the invention generally relate to a tubular handling tool. The tool may include a base and a ring or sleeve member. The tool may further include an actuation member configured to move or rotate the ring or sleeve member relative to the base. Additionally, the tool may include a clamp or dog member attached to the base. The clamp or dog member is configured to move between a radially retracted position and a radially extended position as the ring or sleeve member moves or rotates relative to the base.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 11, 2017Publication date: November 30, 2017Inventors: Karsten HEIDECKE, Federico AMEZAGA, Scott MCINTIRE, Bjoern THIEMANN, John Fielding OWNBY
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Patent number: 9732597Abstract: A deployment assembly for expanding a liner string in a wellbore includes: a tubular mandrel having a bore therethrough; an expander linked to the mandrel and operable between an extended position and a retracted position; an extension tool disposed along the mandrel and operable to extend the expander; and a retraction tool disposed along the mandrel. The retraction tool has: an upper piston in fluid communication with the mandrel bore and operable to retract the expander; a lower piston in fluid communication with the mandrel bore and operable to balance the upper piston; a valve disposed between the pistons for isolating the lower piston from the upper piston in a closed position; and an electronics package linked to the valve for opening and closing the valve in response to receiving a command signal.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2014Date of Patent: August 15, 2017Assignee: WEATHERFORD TECHNOLOGY HOLDINGS, LLCInventors: Mike A. Luke, Karsten Heidecke, Scott McIntire
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Publication number: 20160032695Abstract: A deployment assembly for expanding a liner string in a wellbore includes: a tubular mandrel having a bore therethrough; an expander linked to the mandrel and operable between an extended position and a retracted position; an extension tool disposed along the mandrel and operable to extend the expander; and a retraction tool disposed along the mandrel. The retraction tool has: an upper piston in fluid communication with the mandrel bore and operable to retract the expander; a lower piston in fluid communication with the mandrel bore and operable to balance the upper piston; a valve disposed between the pistons for isolating the lower piston from the upper piston in a closed position; and an electronics package linked to the valve for opening and closing the valve in response to receiving a command signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2014Publication date: February 4, 2016Inventors: Mike A. LUKE, Karsten HEIDECKE, Scott MCINTIRE
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Publication number: 20150211318Abstract: A mud motor for use in a wellbore includes: a stator; a rotor, the stator and rotor operable to rotate the rotor in response to fluid pumped between the rotor and the stator; and a lock. The lock is operable to: rotationally couple the rotor to the stator in a locked position, receive an instruction signal from the surface, release the rotor in an unlocked position, and actuate from the locked position to the unlocked position in response to receiving the instruction signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2015Publication date: July 30, 2015Inventors: Thomas M. REDLINGER, Thomas KOITHAN, Christopher M. VREELAND, Wesley Don HEISKELL, Andrew ANTOINE, Scott MCINTIRE
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Patent number: 8991489Abstract: A mud motor for use in a wellbore includes: a stator; a rotor, the stator and rotor operable to rotate the rotor in response to fluid pumped between the rotor and the stator; and a lock. The lock is operable to: rotationally couple the rotor to the stator in a locked position, receive an instruction signal from the surface, release the rotor in an unlocked position, and actuate from the locked position to the unlocked position in response to receiving the instruction signal.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2009Date of Patent: March 31, 2015Assignee: Weatherford Technology Holdings, LLCInventors: Thomas M. Redlinger, Thomas Koithan, Christopher M. Vreeland, Wesley Don Heiskell, Andrew Antoine, Scott McIntire
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Publication number: 20140326467Abstract: Embodiments of the invention generally relate to a tubular handling tool. The tool may include a base and a ring or sleeve member. The tool may further include an actuation member configured to move or rotate the ring or sleeve member relative to the base. Additionally, the tool may include a clamp or dog member attached to the base. The clamp or dog member is configured to move between a radially retracted position and a radially extended position as the ring or sleeve member moves or rotates relative to the base.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2014Publication date: November 6, 2014Applicant: Weatherford/Lamb, Inc.Inventors: Karsten HEIDECKE, Federico AMEZAGA, Scott MCINTIRE, Bjoern THIEMANN, John Fielding OWNBY
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Publication number: 20140131051Abstract: A method of running tubulars includes attaching a load collar to a first tubular; landing the load collar on a load support member; connecting a second tubular to the first tubular; removing the load collar from the first tubular; and lowering the first tubular and the second tubular. In one embodiment, at least one of the first tubular and the second tubular is a screen.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2013Publication date: May 15, 2014Applicant: Weatherford/Lamb, Inc.Inventors: Brittan S. PRATT, Karsten HEIDECKE, Scott MCINTIRE, Aaron SINNOTT
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Patent number: 7997336Abstract: A method and apparatus for retrieving an assembly having a whipstock and an anchor from a wellbore. A method of retrieving an assembly having a whipstock coupled to an anchor from a wellbore may comprise the steps of releasing the whipstock from the anchor in the wellbore, re-engaging the whipstock to the anchor, and retrieving the whipstock with the anchor from the wellbore. An apparatus for use in a wellbore may comprise a whipstock, a latch coupled to the whipstock, and an anchor operable to be selectively retrieved from the wellbore using the latch.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2008Date of Patent: August 16, 2011Assignee: Weatherford/Lamb, Inc.Inventors: Jonathan P. Sokol, Scott McIntire, Michael Stulberg
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Publication number: 20090266544Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to signal operated tools for milling, drilling, and/or fishing operations. In one embodiment, a mud motor for use in a wellbore includes: a stator; a rotor, the stator and rotor operable to rotate the rotor in response to fluid pumped between the rotor and the stator; and a lock. The lock is operable to: rotationally couple the rotor to the stator in a locked position, receive an instruction signal from the surface, release the rotor in an unlocked position, and actuate from the locked position to the unlocked position in response to receiving the instruction signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2009Publication date: October 29, 2009Inventors: Thomas M. Redlinger, Thomas Koithan, Christopher M. Vreeland, Wesley Don Heiskell, Andrew Antoine, Scott McIntire
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Patent number: 7077212Abstract: The present invention generally relates to an apparatus and method for operating a tool in a wellbore. In one aspect, the apparatus includes a hydraulically operated tool and a wellbore tubular both in communication with a pressure sensing line. The hydraulically operated tool is responsive to a combination of a fluid pressure in the pressure sensing line and a manipulation of the wellbore tubular, such response causing the tool to operate within the wellbore. In another aspect, the invention provides a method for anchoring a well tool in a wellbore. The method includes the steps of lowering the well tool into the wellbore on a tubular string, flowing fluid through the tubular string to begin anchoring the well tool, and manipulating the tubular string to complete the anchoring of the well tool.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2002Date of Patent: July 18, 2006Assignee: Weatherford/Lamb, Inc.Inventors: Thomas Roesner, Scott McIntire, Adrian Vuyk, Jr., Thomas F. Bailey
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Publication number: 20040055755Abstract: The present invention generally relates to an apparatus and method for operating a tool in a wellbore. In one aspect, the apparatus includes a hydraulically operated tool and a wellbore tubular both in communication with a pressure sensing line. The hydraulically operated tool is responsive to a combination of a fluid pressure in the pressure sensing line and a manipulation of the wellbore tubular, such response causing the tool to operate within the wellbore. In another aspect, the invention provides a method for anchoring a well tool in a wellbore. The method includes the steps of lowering the well tool into the wellbore on a tubular string, flowing fluid through the tubular string to begin anchoring the well tool, and manipulating the tubular string to complete the anchoring of the well tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2002Publication date: March 25, 2004Inventors: Thomas Roesner, Scott McIntire, Adrian Vuyk, Thomas F. Bailey