Patents by Inventor Sean M. Christian

Sean M. Christian 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).

  • Method and apparatus for performing spectroscopy downhole within a wellbore
    Patent number: 7728971
    Abstract: An analysis system, tool, and method for performing downhole fluid analysis, such as within a wellbore. The analysis system, tool, and method provide for a tool including a spectroscope for use in downhole fluid analysis which utilizes an adaptive optical element such as a Micro Mirror Array (MMA) and two distinct light channels and detectors to provide real-time scaling or normalization.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2010
    Assignee: Precision Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Sean M. Christian, Jess V. Ford, Mike Ponstingl, Anthony Johnson, Sven Kruger, Margaret C. Waid, Bryan Kasperski, Enrique Prati
  • Spectroscope and method performing spectroscopy utilizing an adaptive optical element
    Patent number: 7719680
    Abstract: A spectroscope designed to utilize an adaptive optical element such as a micro mirror array (MMA) and two distinct light channels and detectors. The devices can provide for real-time and near real-time scaling and normalization of signals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2010
    Assignee: Custom Sensors and Technology
    Inventors: Sean M. Christian, Jess V. Ford, Mike Ponstingl, Sven Kruger, Margaret C. Waid, Bryan W. Kasperski, Entique Prati
  • Method and Apparatus for Performing Spectroscopy Downhole within a Wellbore
    Publication number: 20090103087
    Abstract: An analysis system, tool, and method for performing downhole fluid analysis, such as within a wellbore. The analysis system, tool, and method provide for a tool including a spectroscope for use in downhole fluid analysis which utilizes an adaptive optical element such as a Micro Mirror Array (MMA) and two distinct light channels and detectors to provide real-time scaling or normalization.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2008
    Publication date: April 23, 2009
    Inventors: Sean M. Christian, Jess V. Ford, Mike Ponstingl, Anthony Johnson, Sven Kruger, Margaret C. Waid, Bryan Kasperski, Enrique Prati
  • Method and apparatus for performing spectroscopy downhole within a wellbore
    Patent number: 7508506
    Abstract: An analysis system, tool, and method for performing downhole fluid analysis, such as within a wellbore. The analysis system, tool, and method provide for a tool including a spectroscope for use in downhole fluid analysis which utilizes an adaptive optical element such as a Micro Mirror Array (MMA) and two distinct light channels and detectors to provide real-time scaling or normalization.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2009
    Assignee: Custom Sensors and Technology
    Inventors: Sean M. Christian, Jess V. Ford, Mike Ponstingl, Anthony Johnson, Sven Kruger, Margaret C. Waid, Bryan Kasperski, Enrique Prati
  • Spectroscope and Method Performing Spectroscopy Utilizing an Adaptive Optical Element
    Publication number: 20080316484
    Abstract: A spectroscope designed to utilize an adaptive optical element such as a micro mirror array (MMA) and two distinct light channels and detectors. The devices can provide for real-time and near real-time scaling and normalization of signals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2008
    Publication date: December 25, 2008
    Inventors: Sean M. Christian, Jess V. Ford, Mike Ponstingl, Sven Kruger, Margaret C. Waid, Bryan W. Kasperski, Entique Prati
  • Spectroscope and method of performing spectroscopy utilizing a micro mirror array
    Patent number: 7440098
    Abstract: A spectroscope designed to utilize an adaptive optical element such as a micro mirror array (MMA) and two distinct light channels and detectors. The devices can provide for real-time and near real-time scaling and normalization of signals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2008
    Assignee: Custom Sensors and Technology
    Inventors: Sean M. Christian, Jess V. Ford, Mike Ponstingl, Sven Kruger, Margaret C. Waid, Bryan W. Kasperski, Enrique Prati