Patents by Inventor Stephen Bonner
Stephen Bonner 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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Publication number: 20150283981Abstract: A method of adding grease to a wheel bearing hub assembly is provided. The present invention includes a wheel bearing greaser. The wheel bearing greater is a fluid conduit that allows a user to pump grease into a wheel bearing hub assembly. The fluid conduit includes a first end and a second end. The first end is formed to attach to a tube and the second end is insertable into an ABS sensor cavity of the wheal bearing hub assembly. Once the fluid conduit is inserted into an ABS sensor cavity, grease may be pumped into the wheel bearing hub assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2015Publication date: October 8, 2015Inventor: Marcus Stephen Bonner
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Patent number: 8813844Abstract: A drilling system for drilling a lateral borehole from a main borehole comprises a tubular conduit through which a fluid can be pumped, and a drilling assembly connected to the tubular conduit so as to receive fluid pumped therethrough. The drilling assembly comprises a power conversion unit, through which the fluid flows and which operates to provide a downhole power output; a drilling unit including a drilling apparatus powered by the output of the power conversion unit and operable to drill a lateral borehole into the formation surrounding the main borehole, and a liner unit for storing one or more liners for installation into the lateral borehole; and an anchor unit operable to anchor the drilling assembly in the main borehole when the drilling unit operates to drill the lateral borehole.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2008Date of Patent: August 26, 2014Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: Christopher Hopkins, Niina Nobuyoshi, Stephen Bonner
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Publication number: 20110278070Abstract: A drilling system for drilling a lateral borehole from a main borehole comprises a tubular conduit through which a fluid can be pumped, and a drilling assembly connected to the tubular conduit so as to receive fluid pumped therethrough. The drilling assembly comprises a power conversion unit, through which the fluid flows and which operates to provide a downhole power output; a drilling unit including a drilling apparatus powered by the output of the power conversion unit and operable to drill a lateral borehole into the formation surrounding the main borehole, and a liner unit for storing one or more liners for installation into the lateral borehole; and an anchor unit operable to anchor the drilling assembly in the main borehole when the drilling unit operates to drill the lateral borehole.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2008Publication date: November 17, 2011Inventors: Christopher Hopkins, Niina Nobuyoshi, Stephen Bonner
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Publication number: 20110272831Abstract: A wastewater treatment system for deployment within a pond having a floor and a wastewater surface is formed from a plurality of floating modular aeration units that are fluidly connected to a motorized blower via a central air delivery line. Each of the floating modular aeration units has an aeration grid retained below the wastewater surface and configured to form air bubbles below the wastewater surface. A buoyant frame retains the aeration grid above the floor of the water pond at a pre-determined depth. Pressurized air is delivered to the aeration grid forcing air bubbles to rise through the water column to the surface and supply oxygen to the pond.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2010Publication date: November 10, 2011Inventors: Robert Noel Pearson, Michael Stephen Bonner, Christopher Michael Bonner
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Publication number: 20110074427Abstract: A logging while drilling tool includes a directional resistivity antenna and an antenna shield having. The shield has at least one slot having at least one electrically open end formed therein. The antenna shield may include a base portion and a plurality of spaced apart fingers extending away from the base portion such that the finger ends are electrically isolated from the tool body and from one another. The antenna shield may alternatively include a plurality of spaced apart plates that are electrically isolated from the tool body and from one another. These antenna shields have been found to provide suitable physical protection for sensitive antenna components while at the same time being substantially transparent to both z-mode and x-mode electromagnetic waves.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2009Publication date: March 31, 2011Applicant: Smith International, Inc.Inventors: Tsili Wang, Jun Zhang, Stephen Bonner, Jing Li
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Publication number: 20110057656Abstract: A drilling system includes integral drill bit body and logging while drilling tool body portions. There are no threads between the drill bit and the LWD tool. In one exemplary embodiment the drilling system includes a unitary tool body, i.e., a tool body formed from a single work piece. In another exemplary embodiment the drill bit body portion is welded to the LWD tool body portion. At least one LWD sensor is deployed in the drill bit. The drilling system enables multiple LWD sensors to be deployed in and near the bit (e.g., on both the side and bottom faces of the bit). The absence a threaded connection facilitates the placement of electrical connectors, LWD sensors, and electronic control circuitry at the bit.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2009Publication date: March 10, 2011Applicant: SMITH INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Borislav J. Tchakarov, Stephen Bonner, Ricki Marshall, Treston Davis
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Patent number: 7692428Abstract: Systems and methods for downhole communication and measurement utilizing an improved metallic tubular having an elongated body with tubular walls and a central bore adapted to receive a run-in tool. The tubular including slotted stations to provide through-tubular signal transmission and/or reception. Hydraulic isolation between the interior and exterior of the tubular is provided by pressure barrier means at the slotted stations. Sensors and/or sources are mounted on the run-in tool, which is adapted for transmission through a drill string to engage within the tubular in alignment with the slotted stations. A run-in tool configuration includes a modulator for real-time wireless communication with the surface and/or remote downhole tools. A tubular and run-in tool configuration also includes inductive couplers for wireless signal data transfer. A method for measuring a formation characteristic utilizing a run-in tool adapted with an interchangeable end segment for multi-mode downhole transport.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2007Date of Patent: April 6, 2010Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: Brian Clark, John Hunka, Mark T. Frey, David L. Smith, Dhananjay Ramaswamy, Anthony Collins, Stephen Bonner
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Publication number: 20070216415Abstract: Systems and methods for downhole communication and measurement utilizing an improved metallic tubular having an elongated body with tubular walls and a central bore adapted to receive a run-in tool. The tubular including slotted stations to provide through-tubular signal transmission and/or reception. Hydraulic isolation between the interior and exterior of the tubular is provided by pressure barrier means at the slotted stations. Sensors and/or sources are mounted on the run-in tool, which is adapted for transmission through a drill string to engage within the tubular in alignment with the slotted stations. A run-in tool configuration includes a modulator for real-time wireless communication with the surface and/or remote downhole tools. A tubular and run-in tool configuration also includes inductive couplers for wireless signal data transfer. A method for measuring a formation characteristic utilizing a run-in tool adapted with an interchangeable end segment for multi-mode downhole transport.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2007Publication date: September 20, 2007Applicant: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATIONInventors: Brian Clark, John Hunka, Mark Frey, David Smith, Dhananjay Ramaswamy, Anthony Collins, Stephen Bonner
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Patent number: 7187297Abstract: Systems and methods for downhole communication and measurement utilizing an improved metallic tubular having an elongated body with tubular walls and a central bore adapted to receive a run-in tool. The tubular including slotted stations to provide through-tubular signal transmission and/or reception. Hydraulic isolation between the interior and exterior of the tubular is provided by pressure barrier means at the slotted stations. Sensors and/or sources are mounted on the run-in tool, which is adapted for transmission through a drill string to engage within the tubular in alignment with the slotted stations. A run-in tool configuration includes a modulator for real-time wireless communication with the surface and/or remote downhole tools. A tubular and run-in tool configuration also includes inductive couplers for wireless signal data transfer. A method for measuring a formation characteristic utilizing a run-in tool adapted with an interchangeable end segment for multi-mode downhole transport.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2003Date of Patent: March 6, 2007Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: Brian Clark, John Hunka, Mark T. Frey, David L. Smith, Dhananjay Ramaswamy, Anthony Collins, Stephen Bonner
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Publication number: 20060202806Abstract: A logging tool includes a tool body; a simple transmitter comprising a single antenna disposed on the tool body; four simple receivers, each comprising a single antenna, disposed on the tool body and spaced apart from the simple transmitter to form four arrays; and an electronic module for controlling operation of the four arrays, wherein the simple transmitter is configured to generate a magnetic field having a transverse component, wherein each of the four simple receivers is sensitive to the magnetic field generated by the simple transmitter, and at least one of the four simple receivers is sensitive to the transverse component of the magnetic field generated by the simple transmitter, and wherein the four arrays are configured to provide measurements at least three depths of investigation.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2006Publication date: September 14, 2006Inventors: Stephen Bonner, Dean Homan, Gerald Minerbo, Richard Rosthal, Kuo-Chiang Chen
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Patent number: 6975243Abstract: Systems and methods for downhole communication and measurement utilizing an improved metallic tubular having an elongated body with tubular walls and a central bore adapted to receive a run-in tool. The tubular including slotted stations to provide through-tubular signal transmission and/or reception. Hydraulic isolation between the interior and exterior of the tubular is provided by pressure barrier means at the slotted stations. Sensors and/or sources are mounted on the run-in tool, which is adapted for transmission through a drill string to engage within the tubular in alignment with the slotted stations. A run-in tool configuration includes a modulator for real-time wireless communication with the surface and/or remote downhole tools. A tubular and run-in tool configuration also includes inductive couplers for wireless signal data transfer. A method for measuring a formation characteristic utilizing a run-in tool adapted with an interchangeable end segment for multi-mode downhole transport.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2003Date of Patent: December 13, 2005Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: Brian Clark, John Hunka, Mark T. Frey, David L. Smith, Dhananjay Ramaswamy, Anthony Collins, Stephen Bonner
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Patent number: 6903660Abstract: Systems and methods for downhole communication and measurement utilizing an improved metallic tubular having an elongated body with tubular walls and a central bore adapted to receive a run-in tool. The tubular including slotted stations to provide through-tubular signal transmission and/or reception. Hydraulic isolation between the interior and exterior of the tubular is provided by pressure barrier means at the slotted stations. Sensors and/or sources are mounted on the run-in tool, which is adapted for transmission through a drill string to engage within the tubular in alignment with the slotted stations. A run-in tool configuration includes a modulator for real-time wireless communication with the surface and/or remote downhole tools. A tubular and run-in tool configuration also includes inductive couplers for wireless signal data transfer. A method for measuring a formation characteristic utilizing a run-in tool adapted with an interchangeable end segment for multi-mode downhole transport.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2003Date of Patent: June 7, 2005Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: Brian Clark, John Hunka, Mark T. Frey, David L. Smith, Dhananjay Ramaswamy, Anthony Collins, Stephen Bonner
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Publication number: 20050097911Abstract: A cooling system for a downhole tool includes an insulating chamber disposed in the tool, wherein the chamber is adapted to house an object to be cooled; a Stirling cooler is disposed in the tool, the cooler has a cold end configured to remove heat from the chamber and a hot end configured to dissipate heat; and an energy source to power the Stirling cooler. A downhole tool includes: a tool body, and a cooling system with an insulating chamber; wherein the chamber is adapted to house an object to be cooled; a Stirling cooler is disposed in the tool, the cooler has a cold end configured to remove heat from the chamber and a hot end configured to dissipate heat; and an energy source to power the Stirling cooler.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2004Publication date: May 12, 2005Applicant: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATIONInventors: Guillaume Revellat, Christian Stoller, Robert Adolph, Larry Bernard, Feng Zhou, Stephen Bonner, Jean-Michel Hache, Ruvinda Gunawardana
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Publication number: 20050088181Abstract: A logging tool includes a tool body; a simple transmitter comprising a single antenna disposed on the tool body; four simple receivers, each comprising a single antenna, disposed on the tool body and spaced apart from the simple transmitter to form four arrays; and an electronic module for controlling operation of the four arrays, wherein the simple transmitter is configured to generate a magnetic field having a transverse component, wherein each of the four simple receivers is sensitive to the magnetic field generated by the simple transmitter, and at least one of the four simple receivers is sensitive to the transverse component of the magnetic field generated by the simple transmitter, and wherein the four arrays are configured to provide measurements at at least three depths of investigation.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2004Publication date: April 28, 2005Inventors: THOMAS BARBER, STEPHEN BONNER, DEAN HOMAN, GERALD MINERBO, RICHARD ROSTHAL, KUO-CHIANG CHEN
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Publication number: 20050030038Abstract: A well logging tool includes a conductive mandrel; an antenna array disposed around the conductive mandrel, wherein the antenna array comprises a plurality of antennas disposed on insulating supports and at least one contact spacer, the at least one contact spacer having at least one conductor channel having a contact assembly disposed therein; and a sleeve disposed over the antenna array, wherein the sleeve includes at least one electrode, the at least one electrode and the contact assembly adapted to provide a radially conductive path from an exterior of the well logging tool to the conductive mandrel.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2003Publication date: February 10, 2005Inventors: KUO-CHIANG CHEN, ROBERT SMITH, GARY HAZEN, CHARLES KIBBE, RICHARD ROSTHAL, THOMAS BARBER, STEPHEN BONNER, DAVID OLIVER
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Patent number: 6710601Abstract: Methods and apparatus are disclosed for minimizing or eliminating an undesired axial electric current induced along a subsurface borehole in the process of subsurface measurements with transmitter and/or receiver antennas which are substantially time varying magnetic dipoles with their dipole moments aligned at an angle to the axis of the borehole. Some antennas are disposed within the borehole on instruments having a non-conductive support member. One instrument includes a conductive all-metal body with an antenna adapted for induction frequencies. Antenna shields adapted for controlled current flow are also provided with an all-metal instrument. Methods include providing an alternate path for the current along the instrument body. Another method includes emitting a controlled current to counter the undesired current. Another method corrects for the effect of the current using a superposition technique.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2003Date of Patent: March 23, 2004Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: Richard A. Rosthal, Dean Homan, Thomas D. Barber, Stephen Bonner, Brian Clark, Dzevat Omeragic
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Patent number: 6680613Abstract: Methods and apparatus are disclosed for minimizing or eliminating an undesired axial electric current induced along a subsurface borehole in the process of subsurface measurements with transmitter and/or receiver antennas which are substantially time varying magnetic dipoles with their dipole moments aligned at an angle to the axis of the borehole. Some antennas are disposed within the borehole on instruments having a non-conductive support member. One instrument includes a conductive all-metal body with an antenna adapted for induction frequencies. Antenna shields adapted for controlled current flow are also provided with an all-metal instrument. Methods include providing an alternate path for the current along the instrument body. Another method includes emitting a controlled current to counter the undesired current. Another method corrects for the effect of the current using a superposition technique.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2003Date of Patent: January 20, 2004Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: Richard A. Rosthal, Dean Homan, Thomas D. Barber, Stephen Bonner, Brian Clark, Dzevat Omeragic
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Patent number: 6624634Abstract: Methods and apparatus are disclosed for minimizing or eliminating an undesired axial electric current induced along a subsurface borehole in the process of subsurface measurements with transmitter and/or receiver antennas which are substantially time varying magnetic dipoles with their dipole moments aligned at an angle to the axis of the borehole. Some antennas are disposed within the borehole on instruments having a non-conductive support member. One instrument includes a conductive all-metal body with an antenna adapted for induction frequencies. Antenna shields adapted for controlled current flow are also provided with an all-metal instrument. Methods include providing an alternate path for the current along the instrument body. Another method includes emitting a controlled current to counter the undesired current. Another method corrects for the effect of the current using a superposition technique.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2003Date of Patent: September 23, 2003Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: Richard A. Rosthal, Dean Homan, Thomas D. Barber, Stephen Bonner, Brian Clark, Dzevat Omeragic
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Publication number: 20030155924Abstract: Methods and apparatus are disclosed for minimizing or eliminating an undesired axial electric current induced along a subsurface borehole in the process of subsurface measurements with transmitter and/or receiver antennas which are substantially time varying magnetic dipoles with their dipole moments aligned at an angle to the axis of the borehole. Some antennas are disposed within the borehole on instruments having a non-conductive support member. One instrument includes a conductive all-metal body with an antenna adapted for induction frequencies. Antenna shields adapted for controlled current flow are also provided with an all-metal instrument. Methods include providing an alternate path for the current along the instrument body. Another method includes emitting a controlled current to counter the undesired current. Another method corrects for the effect of the current using a superposition technique.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2003Publication date: August 21, 2003Applicant: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATIONInventors: Richard A. Rosthal, Dean Homan, Thomas D. Barber, Stephen Bonner, Brian Clark, Dzevat Omeragic
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Publication number: 20030146751Abstract: Methods and apparatus are disclosed for minimizing or eliminating an undesired axial electric current induced along a subsurface borehole in the process of subsurface measurements with transmitter and/or receiver antennas which are substantially time varying magnetic dipoles with their dipole moments aligned at an angle to the axis of the borehole. Some antennas are disposed within the borehole on instruments having a non-conductive support member. One instrument includes a conductive all-metal body with an antenna adapted for induction frequencies. Antenna shields adapted for controlled current flow are also provided with an all-metal instrument. Methods include providing an alternate path for the current along the instrument body. Another method includes emitting a controlled current to counter the undesired current. Another method corrects for the effect of the current using a superposition technique.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2003Publication date: August 7, 2003Applicant: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATIONInventors: Richard A. Rosthal, Dean Homan, Thomas D. Barber, Stephen Bonner, Brian Clark, Dzevat Omeragic