Patents by Inventor Todd Roy
Todd Roy 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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Patent number: 8714260Abstract: An apparatus for cleaning the inner wall of wellbores and for capturing downhole wellbore debris. An elongated, tubular central mandrel is provided with recesses on its outer surface. Various service elements are interchangeably mounted over the split rings. The various service elements include stabilizers, brush assemblies, junk baskets and magnets.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2012Date of Patent: May 6, 2014Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Benton Knobloch, Todd Roy, Iris T. Callegari
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Patent number: 8651181Abstract: Apparatus for downhole filtration of fluids in a wellbore. The apparatus has a diverter and a filter slidably mounted on a mandrel. The diverter has a circumferential wiper element between the mandrel and the casing within which the apparatus is run. When fluids are reverse circulated, or the tool is being pulled out, the diverter shifts to a downward position, wherein it seals against an upper end of the filter, filtering out solids in the fluids and retaining them in a chamber between the sleeve and mandrel. When running the tool into a wellbore, the diverter shifts to an upper position to permit fluids to bypass the filter sleeve. The filter sleeve bears against a spring loaded seat, which permits creating a gap between the diverter and an upper end of the filter sleeve to allow fluids to bypass the filter sleeve should the filter sleeve slots become plugged.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2012Date of Patent: February 18, 2014Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Benton T. Knobloch, Todd Roy, David J. Tilley
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Publication number: 20130153245Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus for cleaning the inner wall of wellbores and for capturing downhole wellbore debris. An elongated, tubular central mandrel is provided with recesses on its outer surface. Various service elements are interchangeably mounted over the split rings. The various service elements include stabilizers, brush assemblies, junk baskets and magnets.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2012Publication date: June 20, 2013Applicant: WELLBORE ENERGY SOLUTIONS LLCInventors: Benton Knobloch, Todd Roy
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Patent number: 8336617Abstract: Apparatus for downhole filtration of fluids in a wellbore. The apparatus has a diverter and a filter slidably mounted on a mandrel. The diverter has a circumferential wiper element between the mandrel and the casing within which the apparatus is run. When fluids are reverse circulated, or the tool is being pulled out, the diverter shifts to a downward position, wherein it seals against an upper end of the filter, filtering out solids in the fluids and retaining them in a chamber between the sleeve and mandrel. When running the tool into a wellbore, the diverter shifts to an upper position to permit fluids to bypass the filter sleeve. The filter sleeve bears against a spring loaded seat, which permits creating a gap between the diverter and an upper end of the filter sleeve to allow fluids to bypass the filter sleeve should the filter sleeve slots become plugged.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2012Date of Patent: December 25, 2012Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Benton Knobloch, Todd Roy, David J. Tilley
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Publication number: 20120292204Abstract: A perforated bag approximately 3 inches by 5 inches containing silica granular beads with an approximate weight of 40 grams. These specifications have proven to be the most effective for most common cell phones. The size and weight can vary based on the size of the device to be treated. This bag is perforated with approximately 250 holes 1/16 inch in diameter; once again the number of perforations will vary if the size of the bag is changed. This system is then enclosed in a Mylar bag specifically designed to dry out water damaged cell phones. The device according to the invention comprises a Mylar Bag (1) which holds the perforated bag containing granular beads (1). This device improves the ability of these beads to draw the moisture from the cell phone therefore drying out the phone allowing it to function again.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2011Publication date: November 22, 2012Inventor: Todd Roy Tarras
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Publication number: 20120111558Abstract: Apparatus for downhole filtration of fluids in a wellbore. The apparatus has a diverter and a filter slidably mounted on a mandrel. The diverter has a circumferential wiper element between the mandrel and the casing within which the apparatus is run. When fluids are reverse circulated, or the tool is being pulled out, the diverter shifts to a downward position, wherein it seals against an upper end of the filter, filtering out solids in the fluids and retaining them in a chamber between the sleeve and mandrel. When running the tool into a wellbore, the diverter shifts to an upper position to permit fluids to bypass the filter sleeve. The filter sleeve bears against a spring loaded seat, which permits creating a gap between the diverter and an upper end of the filter sleeve to allow fluids to bypass the filter sleeve should the filter sleeve slots become plugged.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2012Publication date: May 10, 2012Inventors: Benton Knobloch, Todd Roy, David J. Tilley
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Publication number: 20110247800Abstract: Apparatus for downhole filtration of fluids in a wellbore. The apparatus has a diverter and a filter slidably mounted on a mandrel. The diverter has a circumferential wiper element between the mandrel and the casing within which the apparatus is run. When fluids are reverse circulated, or the tool is being pulled out, the diverter shifts to a downward position, wherein it seals against an upper end of the filter, filtering out solids in the fluids and retaining them in a chamber between the sleeve and mandrel. When running the tool into a wellbore, the diverter shifts to an upper position to permit fluids to bypass the filter sleeve. The filter sleeve bears against a spring loaded seat, which permits creating a gap between the diverter and an upper end of the filter sleeve to allow fluids to bypass the filter sleeve should the filter sleeve slots become plugged.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2011Publication date: October 13, 2011Inventors: Benton Knobloch, Todd Roy, David J. Tilley
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Publication number: 20100206551Abstract: Apparatus for downhole filtration in a wellbore The apparatus has a diverter and a filter slidably mounted on a mandrel. The diverter has a circumferential wiper element between the mandrel and the casing within which the apparatus is run. When fluids are reverse circulated, or the tool is being pulled out, the diverter shifts to a downward position, wherein it seals against an upper end of the filter, filtering out solids in the fluids and retaining them in a chamber between the sleeve and mandrel. When running the tool into a wellbore, the diverter shifts to an upper position to permit fluids to bypass the filter sleeve. The filter sleeve bears against a spring loaded seat, which permits creating a gap between the diverter and an upper end of the filter sleeve to allow fluids to bypass the filter sleeve should the filter sleeve slots become plugged.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2009Publication date: August 19, 2010Applicant: WELLBORE ENERGY SOLUTIONS, LLCInventors: Benton Knobloch, Todd Roy, David J. Tilley
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Publication number: 20100181064Abstract: Apparatus for cleaning the inner wall of wellbore tubulars, and for capturing downhole debris in the wellbore An elongated, tubular central mandrel has threaded connections on either end for makeup into a tubular string The mandrel has recesses on its outer circumference into which split rings are mounted Various service elements are then attachable to the central mandrel, by sliding them over the mandrel and holding them in place with stabilizer elements which connect to the split rings Different embodiments of the service elements include a brush assembly, a junk basket, and a magnet The stabilizer elements may be mounted onto the split rings so as to either be rotationally locked with respect to the mandrel, or so as to be capable of rotating with respect to the mandrel, since the service elements are held in place on the central mandrel by the stabilizer elements.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2008Publication date: July 22, 2010Applicant: WELLBORE ENERGY SOLUTIONS, LLCInventors: Benton Knobloch, Todd Roy
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Patent number: 6669598Abstract: An electro-hydraulic control for a continuously variable transmission includes a first regulator valve which is controlled to provide a high pressure output to control the ratio within the continuously variable transmission and a second regulator valve which is controlled to provide an engagement pressure for torque transmitting mechanisms within the transmission. The control incorporates multiplexing of the valve components, creates prioritization of fluid flow, detection of priority mode of operation, over-pressurization protection valves, and ensures a minimum of fluid flow to the torque transmitting mechanisms and the oil cooler.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2002Date of Patent: December 30, 2003Assignee: General Motors CorporationInventors: Todd Roy Berger, Steven Patrick Moorman, Brian W. Whitmarsh
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Patent number: 6622835Abstract: An electro-hydraulic control mechanism provides controlled engagement pressure for both a torque converter clutch and a shifting torque transmitting mechanism. The control mechanism include a TCC regulator valve that establishes the engagement pressure for the torque converter clutch and a TTM regulator valve that controls the engagement pressure for the torque transmitting mechanisms. An electronically-controlled variable bleed solenoid controls the output pressure level of both of the regulator valves. A control valve is employed to multiplex the output of the regulator valves and to ensure that the torque transmitting mechanism remains engaged during the engagement of the torque converter clutch. The control valve also ensure that the output pressure of the TTM regulator valve is communicated with a manual control valve in the event of an unexpected discontinuance of electrical power.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2002Date of Patent: September 23, 2003Assignee: General Motors CorporationInventors: Steven Patrick Moorman, Todd Roy Berger, Brian W. Whitmarsh
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Publication number: 20030155200Abstract: An electro-hydraulic control mechanism provides controlled engagement pressure for both a torque converter clutch and a shifting torque transmitting mechanism. The control mechanism include a TCC regulator valve that establishes the engagement pressure for the torque converter clutch and a TTM regulator valve that controls the engagement pressure for the torque transmitting mechanisms. An electronically-controlled variable bleed solenoid controls the output pressure level of both of the regulator valves. A control valve is employed to multiplex the output of the regulator valves and to ensure that the torque transmitting mechanism remains engaged during the engagement of the torque converter clutch. The control valve also ensure that the output pressure of the TTM regulator valve is communicated with a manual control valve in the event of an unexpected discontinuance of electrical power.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2002Publication date: August 21, 2003Inventors: Steven Patrick Moorman, Todd Roy Berger, Brian W. Whitmarsh
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Publication number: 20030158009Abstract: An electro-hydraulic control for a continuously variable transmission includes a first regulator valve which is controlled to provide a high pressure output to control the ratio within the continuously variable transmission and a second regulator valve which is controlled to provide an engagement pressure for torque transmitting mechanisms within the transmission. The control incorporates multiplexing of the valve components, creates prioritization of fluid flow, detection of priority mode of operation, over-pressurization protection valves, and ensures a minimum of fluid flow to the torque transmitting mechanisms and the oil cooler.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2002Publication date: August 21, 2003Inventors: Todd Roy Berger, Steven Patrick Moorman, Brian W. Whitmarsh