Patents by Inventor Stephen P. Monroe

Stephen P. Monroe 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).

  • Tagging a formation for use in wellbore related operations
    Patent number: 8016036
    Abstract: A system for positioning a wellbore tool in a wellbore intersecting a subterranean formation includes a tag embedded in the formation using a tag insertion device. The tag may be configured to transmit a signal that includes information. A wellbore tool may utilize a tag detection device to operatively link with the tag. This operative link may provide an indication of the relative position of the tag detection device or some other information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2011
    Assignee: Baker Hughes Incorporated
    Inventors: Andrew D. Kirkwood, Stephen P. Monroe
  • Tagging a Formation for Use in Wellbore Related Operations
    Publication number: 20090120637
    Abstract: A system for positioning a wellbore tool in a wellbore intersecting a subterranean formation includes a tag embedded in the formation using a tag insertion device. The tag may be configured to transmit a signal that includes information. A wellbore tool may utilize a tag detection device to operatively link with the tag. This operative link may provide an indication of the relative position of the tag detection device or some other information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2008
    Publication date: May 14, 2009
    Applicant: BAKER HUGHES INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Andrew D. Kirkwood, Stephen P. Monroe