Patents by Inventor Timothy R. Dunne

Timothy R. Dunne 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).

  • Fabrication and use of well-based obstruction forming object
    Patent number: 9534472
    Abstract: An apparatus that is usable within a well includes a string and an object. The object is adapted to be communicated into the well through a passageway of the string to form an obstruction downhole in the well. The object includes an inner core; a layer to surround the inner core; and a structure to extend from the layer to support the inner core while the layer is being formed to position the inner core with respect to the layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2017
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Manuel P. Marya, Timothy R. Dunne, Tatiana Reyes Hernandez
  • System and method utilizing frangible components
    Patent number: 9309742
    Abstract: A technique facilitates use of frangible components. The frangible components may comprise components of a gripping tool, e.g. anchor, used in a variety of applications, including well related applications. The tool is provided with a plurality of gripping members which each comprise a frangible structure. The gripping members may be selectively deployed to provide the desired gripping within a tubular structure, e.g. an open wellbore or well casing. The frangible structure in each gripping member is designed to break down into smaller portions after being exposed to a predetermined input, thus facilitating removal of the tool from the tubular structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2016
    Assignee: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Manuel P. Marya, Timothy R. Dunne
  • FABRICATION AND USE OF WELL-BASED OBSTRUCTION FORMING OBJECT
    Publication number: 20140166316
    Abstract: An apparatus that is usable within a well includes a string and an object. The object is adapted to be communicated into the well through a passageway of the string to form an obstruction downhole in the well. The object includes an inner core; a layer to surround the inner core; and a structure to extend from the layer to support the inner core while the layer is being formed to position the inner core with respect to the layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2012
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Applicant: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Manuel P. Marya, Timothy R. Dunne, Tatiana Reyes Hernandez
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD UTILIZING FRANGIBLE COMPONENTS
    Publication number: 20130327545
    Abstract: A technique facilitates use of frangible components. The frangible components may comprise components of a gripping tool, e.g. anchor, used in a variety of applications, including well related applications. The tool is provided with a plurality of gripping members which each comprise a frangible structure. The gripping members may be selectively deployed to provide the desired gripping within a tubular structure, e.g. an open wellbore or well casing. The frangible structure in each gripping member is designed to break down into smaller portions after being exposed to a predetermined input, thus facilitating removal of the tool from the tubular structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2012
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Applicant: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Manuel P. Marya, Timothy R. Dunne