Patents by Inventor Tony Herman van Zuilekom

Tony Herman van Zuilekom 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).

  • Non-invasive compressibility and in situ density testing of a fluid sample in a sealed chamber
    Patent number: 9938826
    Abstract: In situ density and compressibility of a fluid sample are determined for a fluid sample collected downhole. The density and compressibility of the fluid sampled is determined by measuring a distance to a piston contained within the sample chamber using an external magnetic field sensor that senses a magnetic field emanating from a magnet provided on the piston internal to the sample chamber. The testing is performed quickly and at the surface in a noninvasive fashion (e.g., without opening the sample chamber).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2018
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Li Gao, Mark A. Proett, Sami Eyuboglu, Tony Herman van Zuilekom
  • Non-invasive compressibility and in situ density testing of a fluid sample in a sealed chamber
    Patent number: 9938825
    Abstract: In situ density and compressibility of a fluid sample are determined for a fluid sample collected downhole. The density and compressibility of the fluid sampled is determined by measuring a distance to a piston contained within the sample chamber using an external magnetic field sensor that senses a magnetic field emanating from a magnet provided on the piston internal to the sample chamber. The testing is performed quickly and at the surface in a noninvasive fashion (e.g., without opening the sample chamber).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2018
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Li Gao, Mark A. Proett, Sami Eyuboglu, Tony Herman van Zuilekom
  • Non-Invasive Compressibility and In Situ Density Testing of a Fluid Sample in a Sealed Chamber
    Publication number: 20160168988
    Abstract: In situ density and compressibility of a fluid sample are determined for a fluid sample collected downhole. The density and compressibility of the fluid sampled is determined by measuring a distance to a piston contained within the sample chamber using an external magnetic field sensor that senses a magnetic field emanating from a magnet provided on the piston internal to the sample chamber. The testing is performed quickly and at the surface in a noninvasive fashion (e.g., without opening the sample chamber).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2016
    Publication date: June 16, 2016
    Applicant: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Li Gao, Mark A. Proett, Sami Eyuboglu, Tony Herman van Zuilekom
  • Non-Invasive Compressibility and In Situ Density Testing of a Fluid Sample in a Sealed Chamber
    Publication number: 20160168987
    Abstract: In situ density and compressibility of a fluid sample are determined for a fluid sample collected downhole. The density and compressibility of the fluid sampled is determined by measuring a distance to a piston contained within the sample chamber using an external magnetic field sensor that senses a magnetic field emanating from a magnet provided on the piston internal to the sample chamber. The testing is performed quickly and at the surface in a noninvasive fashion (e.g., without opening the sample chamber).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2016
    Publication date: June 16, 2016
    Applicant: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Li Gao, Mark A. Proett, Sami Eyuboglu, Tony Herman van Zuilekom
  • Non-invasive compressibility and in situ density testing of a fluid sample in a sealed chamber
    Patent number: 9297255
    Abstract: In situ density and compressibility of a fluid sample are determined for a fluid sample collected downhole. The density and compressibility of the fluid sample is determined by measuring a distance to a piston contained within the sample chamber using an external magnetic field sensor that senses a magnetic field emanating from a magnetic provided on the piston internal to the sample chamber. The testing is performed quickly and at the surface in a noninvasive fashion (i.e., without opening the sample chamber).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Li Gao, Mark A. Proett, Sami Eyuboglu, Tony Herman van Zuilekom
  • Non-Invasive Compressibility and In Situ Density Testing of a Fluid Sample in a Sealed Chamber
    Publication number: 20130199286
    Abstract: In situ density and compressibility of a fluid sample are determined for a fluid sample collected downhole. The density and compressibility of the fluid sample is determined by measuring a distance to a piston contained within the sample chamber using an external magnetic field sensor that senses a magnetic field emanating from a magnetic provided on the piston internal to the sample chamber. The testing is performed quickly and at the surface in a noninvasive fashion (i.e., without opening the sample chamber).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2010
    Publication date: August 8, 2013
    Applicant: HALLIBURTON ENERGY SERVICES, INC.
    Inventors: Li Gao, Mark A. Proett, Sami Eyuboglu, Tony Herman van Zuilekom