Patents by Inventor Thomas M. Ashy

Thomas M. Ashy 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).

  • Publication number: 20110284210
    Abstract: A magnetic retrieval tool used for collecting metallic debris and material from within a wellbore or other surrounding downhole tubular. The tool includes a tool mandrel with a removable insert which contains one or more magnets. The insert is formed such that both the north and south magnetic poles of the one or more magnets are able to attract metallic debris.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2010
    Publication date: November 24, 2011
    Applicant: Baker Hughes Incorporated
    Inventors: Gregory L. Hern, Thomas M. Ashy, Jace E. Melder, Larry T. Palmer, Paul L. Connell, Jonathan F. Nelson
  • Publication number: 20110271470
    Abstract: A brush assembly for cleaning a surrounding tubular member. The brush assembly includes a brush portion that is rotationally moveable with respect to a central tool mandrel and debris chamber. The brush portion includes at least one brush and a stabilizer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2010
    Publication date: November 10, 2011
    Applicant: Baker Hughes Incorporated
    Inventors: Gregory L. Hern, Courtney J. Hartmann, Thomas M. Ashy
  • Patent number: 7954555
    Abstract: Downhole valves comprise a housing having a bore, a port, upper and lower recesses disposed in an inner wall surface of the bore, the upper recess disposed above the port and the lower recess disposed below the port, and upper and lower pistons disposed in the bore. The upper and lower pistons each comprise a bore with a port in communication with housing bore. During run-in, the housing port is blocked by the lower piston. Actuation of the lower piston unblocks the housing port and aligns the lower piston port with the lower recess. Actuation of the upper piston closes the housing port and aligns the upper piston port with the upper recess. Alignment of the ports of the pistons with their respective recesses permits fluid flow through the tool both when the valve is opened by the lower piston and closed by the upper piston.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2011
    Assignee: Baker Hughes Incorporated
    Inventors: Thomas M. Ashy, Jace E. Melder, Paul L. Connell
  • Publication number: 20100270030
    Abstract: Downhole valves comprise a housing having a bore, a port, upper and lower recesses disposed in an inner wall surface of the bore, the upper recess disposed above the port and the lower recess disposed below the port, and upper and lower pistons disposed in the bore. The upper and lower pistons each comprise a bore with a port in communication with housing bore. During run-in, the housing port is blocked by the lower piston. Actuation of the lower piston unblocks the housing port and aligns the lower piston port with the lower recess. Actuation of the upper piston closes the housing port and aligns the upper piston port with the upper recess. Alignment of the ports of the pistons with their respective recesses permits fluid flow through the tool both when the valve is opened by the lower piston and closed by the upper piston.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2009
    Publication date: October 28, 2010
    Inventors: THOMAS M. ASHY, JACE E. MELDER, PAUL L. CONNELL
  • Patent number: 7703533
    Abstract: A tool and associated method allows a liner top to be dressed. Then while maintaining a lateral port closed the tool can be used to circulate while being rotated and reciprocated. The tool features discrete j-slot mechanisms. The upper j-slot allows the lateral port to initially open while the lower j-slot keeps the lateral port open despite movement of the tool in opposed directions in the hole due to a barrier to the pin in the lower j-slot. When enough weight is set or the barrier is otherwise removed, the lateral port can be closed and the test packer set by set down weight with the lateral port closed. After the packer is unset the lateral ports can be reopened and circulation and swiveling on a bearing can occur even if the packer is temporarily actuated from the setting down motion that reopened the lateral ports.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2010
    Assignee: Baker Hughes Incorporated
    Inventors: Thomas M. Ashy, Gregory L. Hern