Patents by Inventor Tze-Kong Kan

Tze-Kong Kan 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).

  • Geopressure analysis system
    Patent number: 5343440
    Abstract: Seismic data is combined with well log data to generate a two-dimensional geopressure prediction display; this permits deviated and horizontal well planning plus lithology detection. Shale fraction analysis, compaction trend, and seismic velocity may be automatically or interactively generated on a computer work station with graphics displays to avoid anomalous results. Corrections to velocity predictions by check shots or VSP, and translation of trend curves for laterally offset areas increases accuracy of the geopressure predictions. Multiple wells' logs in a basin permits analysis fluid migrations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 1993
    Date of Patent: August 30, 1994
    Assignee: Atlantic Richfield Company
    Inventors: Tze-Kong Kan, Sandy M. Zucker, Matthew L. Greenberg, William J. Lamb
  • Geopressure analysis system
    Patent number: 5233568
    Abstract: Seismic data is combined with well log data to generate a two-dimensional geopressure prediction display; this permits deviated and horizontal well planning plus lithology detection. Shale fraction analysis, compaction trend, and seismic velocity may be automatically or interactively generated on a computer work station with graphics displays to avoid anomalous results. Corrections to velocity predictions by check shots or VSP, and translation of trend curves for laterally offset areas increases accuracy of the geopressure predictions. Multiple wells' logs in a basin permits analysis fluid migrations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 1992
    Date of Patent: August 3, 1993
    Assignee: Atlantic Richfield Company
    Inventors: Tze-Kong Kan, Sandy M. Zucker, Matthew L. Greenberg, William J. Lamb
  • Geopressure analysis system
    Patent number: 5130949
    Abstract: Seismic data is combined with well log data to generate a two-dimensional geopressure prediction display; this permits deviated and horizontal well planning plus lithology detection. Shale fraction analysis, compaction trend, and seismic velocity may be automatically or interactively generated on a computer work station with graphics displays to avoid anomalous results. Corrections to velocity predictions by check shots or VSP, and translation of trend curves for laterally offset areas increases accuracy of the geopressure predictions. Multiple wells' logs in a basin permits analysis fluid migrations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 1991
    Date of Patent: July 14, 1992
    Assignee: Atlantic Richfield Company
    Inventors: Tze-Kong Kan, Sandy M. Zucker, Matthew L. Greenberg, William J. Lamb