Patents by Inventor Wayne Richard Jolly

Wayne Richard Jolly 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).

  • Separable plug for use in a wellbore
    Patent number: 7350569
    Abstract: The invention generally relates to an apparatus and a method for conveying and operating tools in a wellbore. In one aspect, a method of performing an operation in a wellbore is provided. The method includes running a selectively separable plug member accommodating a tool into the wellbore on a continuous rod and positioning the separable plug member adjacent a receiver member disposed in the wellbore. The method further includes manipulating the weight of the continuous rod to seat the separable plug member in the receiver member. In another aspect, a plug assembly for use in a wellbore is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2008
    Assignee: Weatherford/Lamb, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald B. Collins, Wayne Richard Jolly
  • Separable plug for use with a wellbore tool
    Patent number: 7185700
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a tool for use in a wellbore. In one aspect, a method of performing an operation in a wellbore is provided. The method includes running a selectively separable plug member accommodating a tool into the wellbore on a continuous rod. Next, a first portion of the plug member is separated from a second portion and then the continuous rod is used to position the second portion with the tool below the first portion to perform the operation. In another aspect, a method of logging a wellbore is provided. In yet another aspect, a plug assembly for use in a wellbore is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2007
    Assignee: Weatherford/Lamb, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald B. Collins, Wayne Richard Jolly