Patents by Inventor Virgilio Garcia-Soule
Virgilio Garcia-Soule 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: 11779937Abstract: An improved modular hydrocyclone and method of operating for centrifugal cleaning fluid wherein the hydrocyclone has a plurality of inserts each of different sizes and configurations for selectively and interchangeably inserting into the modular body thereby adjusting capacity and cleaning efficiency of the hydrocyclone without changing out the body. One or more embodiments relate to systems and methods for utilizing a hydrocyclone system with interchangeable components.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2022Date of Patent: October 10, 2023Assignee: TETRA Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Virgilio Garcia Soule
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Patent number: 11691112Abstract: One or more embodiments relate to systems and methods for mixing of two or more fluids using a multi-chamber manifold. One or more embodiments relate to optimal mixing.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2020Date of Patent: July 4, 2023Assignee: TETRA Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Robert Irl Richie, Scott Allen Richie, Leroy Joseph Detiveaux, Jr., Virgilio Garcia Soule, John Anthony Novotny
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Patent number: 11344897Abstract: An improved modular hydrocyclone and method of operating for centrifugal cleaning fluid wherein the hydrocyclone has a plurality of inserts each of different sizes and configurations for selectively and interchangeably inserting into the modular body thereby adjusting capacity and cleaning efficiency of the hydrocyclone without changing out the body. One or more embodiments relate to systems and methods for utilizing a hydrocyclone system with interchangeble components.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2020Date of Patent: May 31, 2022Assignee: TETRA Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Virgilio Garcia Soule
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Patent number: 10807050Abstract: One or more embodiments relate to systems and methods for mixing of two or more fluids using a multi-chamber manifold. One or more embodiments relate to optimal mixing.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2018Date of Patent: October 20, 2020Assignee: TETRA Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Robert Irl Richie, Scott Allen Richie, Leroy Joseph Detiveaux, Jr., Virgilio Garcia Soule, John Anthony Novotny
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Patent number: 10052595Abstract: One or more embodiments relate to systems and methods for mixing of two or more fluids using a multi-chamber manifold. One or more embodiments relate to optimal mixing.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2016Date of Patent: August 21, 2018Assignee: TETRA Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Robert Irl Richie, Scott Allen Richie, Leroy Joseph Detiveaux, Jr., Virgilio Garcia Soule, John Anthony Novotny
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Patent number: 9884300Abstract: One or more embodiments relate to systems and methods for mixing of two or more fluids using a multi-chamber manifold. One or more embodiments relate to optimal mixing.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2016Date of Patent: February 6, 2018Assignee: TETRA Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Robert Irl Richie, Scott Allen Richie, Leroy Joseph Detiveaux, Jr., Virgilio Garcia Soule, John Anthony Novotny
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Publication number: 20170095780Abstract: One or more embodiments relate to systems and methods for mixing of two or more fluids using a multi-chamber manifold. One or more embodiments relate to optimal mixing.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2016Publication date: April 6, 2017Applicant: TETRA Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Robert Irl Richie, Scott Allen Richie, Leroy Joseph Detiveaux, JR., Virgilio Garcia Soule, John Anthony Novotny
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Patent number: 9522367Abstract: One or more embodiments relate to systems and methods for mixing of two or more fluids using a multi-chamber manifold. One or more embodiments relate to optimal mixing.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2013Date of Patent: December 20, 2016Assignee: Tetra Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Robert Irl Richie, Scott Allen Richie, Leroy Joseph Detiveaux, Jr., Virgilio Garcia Soule, John Anthony Novotny
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Patent number: 9457326Abstract: One or more embodiments relate to systems and methods for mixing of two or more fluids using a multi-chamber manifold. One or more embodiments relate to optimal mixing.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2015Date of Patent: October 4, 2016Assignee: TETRA Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Robert Irl Richie, Scott Allen Richie, Leroy Joseph Detiveaux, Jr., Virgilio Garcia Soule, John Anthony Novotny
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Patent number: 9144775Abstract: One or more embodiments relate to systems and methods for mixing of two or more fluids using a multi-chamber manifold. One or more embodiments relate to optimal mixing.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2014Date of Patent: September 29, 2015Assignee: TETRA Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Robert Irl Richie, Scott Allen Richie, Leroy Joseph Detiveaux, Jr., Virgilio Garcia Soule, John Anthony Novotny
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Patent number: 8834016Abstract: One or more embodiments relate to systems and methods for mixing of two or more fluids using a multi-chamber manifold. One or more embodiments relate to optimal mixing.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2012Date of Patent: September 16, 2014Assignee: Tetra Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Robert Irl Richie, Scott Allen Richie, Leroy Joseph Detiveaux, Jr., Virgilio Garcia Soule, John Anthony Novotny
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Patent number: 6918440Abstract: One embodiment of the present disclosure describes a test assembly including an inflatable packer. An internal control sleeve controls flow of drilling fluid through an inflation port to inflate and deflate the packer. A shifting tool run on a slick line moves the sleeve. The packer has one end attached to an external sliding sleeve which moves upon packer inflation to expose a formation fluid port through which formation testing is performed. After testing and packer deflation, a circulation port may be opened to recover produced fluids up the drill string. A second sleeve controls flow through the circulation port and is controlled by a second shifting tool run on slick line. Other embodiments include a circulation assembly with a sliding sleeve opened and closed by one shifting tool to control circulation and the sliding sleeve itself and its operation.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2003Date of Patent: July 19, 2005Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Virgilio Garcia-Soule, Timothy R. Carlson, Chuck MacPhail, Imre I. Gazda
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Publication number: 20040206496Abstract: One embodiment of the present disclosure describes a test assembly including an inflatable packer. An internal control sleeve controls flow of drilling fluid through an inflation port to inflate and deflate the packer. A shifting tool run on a slick line moves the sleeve. The packer has one end attached to an external sliding sleeve which moves upon packer inflation to expose a formation fluid port through which formation testing is performed. After testing and packer deflation, a circulation port may be opened to recover produced fluids up the drill string. A second sleeve controls flow through the circulation port and is controlled by a second shifting tool run on slick line. Other embodiments include a circulation assembly with a sliding sleeve opened and closed by one shifting tool to control circulation and the sliding sleeve itself and its operation.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2003Publication date: October 21, 2004Inventors: Virgilio Garcia-Soule, Timothy R. Carlson, Chuck MacPhail, Imre I. Gazda
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Patent number: 6668936Abstract: A hydraulic control system and associated methods provides selective control of operation of multiple well tool assemblies. In a described embodiment, a hydraulic control system includes a control module which has a member that is displaceable to multiple predetermined positions to thereby select from among multiple well tool assemblies for operation thereof. When the member is in a selected position, an actuator of a corresponding one of the well tool assemblies is placed in fluid communication with a flowpath connected to the control module. When the member is in another selected position, the flowpath is placed in fluid communication with an actuator of another one of the well tool assemblies.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2001Date of Patent: December 30, 2003Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Jimmie R. Williamson, Jr., Virgilio Garcia-Soule, Perry C. Shy, Leo G. Collins
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Patent number: 6125938Abstract: A control module system provides convenient and economical operation of downhole tools, which operation is controllable from a remote location. In a described embodiment, a control module system includes a control circuit configured to control selective opening of a plurality of valves interconnected between a plurality of accumulators and multiple tools, all positioned within the well. Additionally, the control circuit communicates with a terminal at the earth's surface for transmitting instructions from the terminal to the control circuit, and for transmitting data from the control circuit to the terminal.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 1997Date of Patent: October 3, 2000Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Virgilio Garcia-Soule, Kenneth L. Schwendemann
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Patent number: 6026905Abstract: A subsea test tree and associated methods of servicing a well provide enhanced safety in testing operations. In a described embodiment, a subsea test tree includes a latch head assembly, a valve assembly, and a ramlock assembly interconnected between the latch head assembly and the valve assembly. The valve assembly includes two safety valves, one of which is operable by displacing a piston within the latch head assembly. The other safety valve is operable by applying fluid pressure to a line connected to the latch head assembly.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 1998Date of Patent: February 22, 2000Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventor: Virgilio Garcia-Soule
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Patent number: 5894890Abstract: A retainer valve provides increased safety in wellsite operations. In a preferred embodiment, operation of the retainer valve may be responsive to control line pressure or to tubing pressure. The retainer valve response is controlled by several factors, among which are relative tubing and balance line pressures, and axial positions of a number of pistons relative to a tubular J-slot member. If the control and balance lines are disconnected, or otherwise unavailable for operation of the valve, it may still be operated by manipulation of the tubing pressure at the earth's surface. Thus, the valve may be opened in emergency situations in which the control and balance lines are unavailable, but operation of the valve is still needed in order to safely relieve trapped pressure in the tubing string and/or to kill the well, unlatch a subsea test tree, etc. The retainer valve is also useful as a lubricator valve.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 1998Date of Patent: April 20, 1999Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Virgilio Garcia-Soule, Darrin N. Towers, Kenneth L. Schwendemann
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Patent number: 5884708Abstract: A retainer valve provides increased safety in wellsite operations. In a preferred embodiment, operation of the retainer valve may be responsive to control line pressure or to tubing pressure. The retainer valve response is controlled by several factors, among which are relative tubing and balance line pressures, and axial positions of a number of pistons relative to a tubular J-slot member. If the control and balance lines are disconnected, or otherwise unavailable for operation of the valve, it may still be operated by manipulation of the tubing pressure at the earth's surface. Thus, the valve may be opened in emergency situations in which the control and balance lines are unavailable, but operation of the valve is still needed in order to safely relieve trapped pressure in the tubing string and/or to kill the well, unlatch a subsea test tree, etc. The retainer valve is also useful as a lubricator valve.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 1998Date of Patent: March 23, 1999Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Virgilio Garcia-Soule, Darrin N. Towers, Kenneth L. Schwendemann
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Patent number: 5884703Abstract: A retainer valve provides increased safety in wellsite operations. In a preferred embodiment, operation of the retainer valve may be responsive to control line pressure or to tubing pressure. The retainer valve response is controlled by several factors, among which are relative tubing and balance line pressures, and axial positions of a number of pistons relative to a tubular J-slot member. If the control and balance lines are disconnected, or otherwise unavailable for operation of the valve, it may still be operated by manipulation of the tubing pressure at the earth's surface. Thus, the valve may be opened in emergency situations in which the control and balance lines are unavailable, but operation of the valve is still needed in order to safely relieve trapped pressure in the tubing string and/or to kill the well, unlatch a subsea test tree, etc. The retainer valve is also useful as a lubricator valve.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 1998Date of Patent: March 23, 1999Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Virgilio Garcia-Soule, Darrin N. Towers, Kenneth L. Schwendemann
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Patent number: 5884707Abstract: A retainer valve provides increased safety in wellsite operations. In a preferred embodiment, operation of the retainer valve may be responsive to control line pressure or to tubing pressure. The retainer valve response is controlled by several factors, among which are relative tubing and balance line pressures, and axial positions of a number of pistons relative to a tubular J-slot member. If the control and balance lines are disconnected, or otherwise unavailable for operation of the valve, it may still be operated by manipulation of the tubing pressure at the earth's surface. Thus, the valve may be opened in emergency situations in which the control and balance lines are unavailable, but operation of the valve is still needed in order to safely relieve trapped pressure in the tubing string and/or to kill the well, unlatch a subsea test tree, etc. The retainer valve is also useful as a lubricator valve.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 1998Date of Patent: March 23, 1999Assignee: Hallburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Virgilio Garcia-Soule, Darrin N. Towers, Kenneth L. Schwendemann