Patents by Inventor William Trainor
William Trainor 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: 7591343Abstract: An example apparatus for generating acoustic waves is disclosed. The example apparatus includes a housing, and at least one plate having a moment arm, wherein each plate couples to the housing. The example apparatus for generating acoustic also includes at least one axial driver coupled to each moment arm, wherein each axial driver aligns with a longitudinal axis of the housing.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2005Date of Patent: September 22, 2009Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Wei Han, Robert Birchak, William Trainor, Thomas Ritter, Kwang Yoo, Diederik Van Batenburg, Dan Kusmer
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Publication number: 20070256828Abstract: A method for reducing a skin effect in a downhole environment is provided, including the step of radiating vibrational waves at a wellbore wall such that the vibrational waves have at least one direction of greatest vibrational energy transfer directed toward the wall, thereby reducing the skin effect. An apparatus for reducing a skin effect in a downhole environment is also provided. The apparatus includes at least one vibrational wave source having at least one direction of greatest vibrational energy transfer, and a means for positioning the vibrational wave source proximate a wellbore wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2004Publication date: November 8, 2007Inventors: James Birchak, Sau-Wai Wong, James Estep, William Trainor, Wei Han, Wes Ritter, Kwang Yoo, Lyle Lehman, James Venditto, Harry Smith, Diederik van Batenburg, Ali Mese, Jeroen Groenenboom, Frederick Van der Bas, Pedro Zuiderwijk, Peter van der Sman
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Patent number: 7216738Abstract: A method for generating acoustic waves, the method having the steps of: extending a tine from a support structure so that a proximal end of the tine is attached to the support structure and a distal end of the tine is uninhibited; positioning an oscillator so as to be supported by the support structure and to mechanically communicate with the tine; and oscillating the tine with the oscillator.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2005Date of Patent: May 15, 2007Assignees: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc., Shell International Exploration and Production B.V.Inventors: James R. Birchak, Thomas E. Ritter, Ali I. Mese, Diederik van Batenburg, William Trainor, Wei Han, Kwang Yoo, Daniel P. Kusmer, Mark A. Proett, Ferdinand van der Bas, Peter van der Sman, Jeroen Groenenboom, Pedro Zuiderwijk
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Patent number: 7213681Abstract: An apparatus for generating acoustic waves, the apparatus having: a support structure; two tines extending from the support structure so that proximal ends of the two tines are attached to the support structure so that distal ends of the two tines are positioned with standoffs relative to a dimension of the support structure and the distal ends of the two tines are uninhibited, wherein the two tines each comprise a moment arm; and an oscillator in mechanical communication with the two tines.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2005Date of Patent: May 8, 2007Assignees: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc., Shell International Exploration and Production B.V.Inventors: James R. Birchak, Thomas E. Ritter, Ali I. Mese, Diederik van Batenburg, William Trainor, Wei Han, Kwang Yoo, Daniel P. Kusmer, Mark A. Proett, Ferdinand van der Bas, Peter van der Sman, Jeroen Groenenboom, Pedro Zuiderwijk
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Publication number: 20070064539Abstract: An example method for generating acoustic waves is disclosed. The example method includes activating at least one driver, transmitting force from the at least one driver to at least one moment arm, and transferring force from the at least one moment arm to at least one plate, thereby causing the at least one plate to vibrate and generate acoustic waves.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2005Publication date: March 22, 2007Inventors: Wei Han, Robert Birchak, William Trainor, Thomas Ritter, Kwang Yoo, Diederik Batenburg, Dan Kusmer
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Publication number: 20070045038Abstract: An example apparatus for generating acoustic waves is disclosed. The example apparatus includes a housing, and at least one plate having a moment arm, wherein each plate couples to the housing. The example apparatus for generating acoustic also includes at least one axial driver coupled to each moment arm, wherein each axial driver aligns with a longitudinal axis of the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2005Publication date: March 1, 2007Inventors: Wei Han, Robert Birchak, William Trainor, Thomas Ritter, Kwang Yoo, Diederik Van Batenberg, Dan Kusmer
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Publication number: 20060181960Abstract: A method for generating acoustic waves, the method having the steps of: extending a tine from a support structure so that a proximal end of the tine is attached to the support structure and a distal end of the tine is uninhibited; positioning an oscillator so as to be supported by the support structure and to mechanically communicate with the tine; and oscillating the tine with the oscillator.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2005Publication date: August 17, 2006Inventors: James Birchak, Thomas Ritter, Ali Mese, Diederik Batenburg, William Trainor, Wei Han, Kwang Yoo, Daniel Kusmer, Mark Proett, Ferdinand Bas, Peter Sman, Jeroen Groenenboom, Pedro Zuiderwijk
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Publication number: 20060180386Abstract: An apparatus for generating acoustic waves, the apparatus having: a support structure; two tines extending from the support structure so that proximal ends of the two tines are attached to the support structure so that distal ends of the two tines are positioned with standoffs relative to a dimension of the support structure and the distal ends of the two tines are uninhibited, wherein the two tines each comprise a moment arm; and an oscillator in mechanical communication with the two tines.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2005Publication date: August 17, 2006Inventors: James Birchak, Thomas Ritter, Ali Mese, Diederik van Batenburg, William Trainor, Wei Han, Kwang Yoo, Daniel Kusmer, Mark Proett, Ferdinand van der Bas, Peter van der Sman, Jeroen Groenenboom, Pedro Zuiderwijk
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Publication number: 20050115741Abstract: The drilling system includes a work string supporting a bottom hole assembly. The work string including lengths of pipe having a non-metallic portion. The work string preferably includes a composite coiled tubing having a fluid impermeable liner, multiple load carrying layers, and a wear layer. Multiple electrical conductors and data transmission conductors may be embedded in the load carrying layers for carrying current or transmitting data between the bottom hole assembly and the surface. The bottom hole assembly includes a bit, a gamma ray and inclinometer instrument package, a steerable assembly, an electronics section, a transmission, and a power section for rotating the bit. It may or may not include a propulsion system. The drilling system may be a gravity based drilling system that does include a propulsion system. Various motive means may be provided, such as gravity, to apply weight on the bit.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2004Publication date: June 2, 2005Applicant: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: James Terry, Thomas Wilson, Jay Eppink, Albert Odell, William Trainor, James Estep, Haoshi Song
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Publication number: 20050098350Abstract: A steering assembly includes upper and lower tubular housings connected by a universal joint. An angle cam is disposed on the end of the lower housing and projects into the upper housing. A plurality of wedge members extend axially from the upper housing and into engagement with the angle cam. Drive trains are connected to the wedge members to move the wedge members toward and away from the angle cam so as to pivot the lower housing at the universal joint and change the angle and azimuth of the lower housing with respect to the upper housing. The lower housing is connected to a bearing pack supporting a drill bit such that upon changing the angle and azimuth of the lower housing, the direction of the drilling of the drill bit is also changed. The steering assembly being connected to composite tubing having conductors in the wall thereof for conducting data and commands between the steering assembly and a processor at the surface and for providing power to the steering assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2004Publication date: May 12, 2005Applicant: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Jay Eppink, Albert Odell, James Estep, James Terry, Thomas Wilson, William Trainor
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Publication number: 20040207538Abstract: A downhole telemetry system that transmits a burst-QAM uplink signal to the surface of the well is disclosed. In a preferred embodiment, a downhole instrument coupled to a pair of conductors in a wireline or composite tubing string transmits a burst-QAM uplink signal to a surface system. The burst-QAM signal preferably comprises a series of data frames carrying telemetry data. Each data frame is preferably preceded by a quiet interval (when no signal is present), a timing synchronization sequence, and a training sequence. The timing synchronization sequence is designed for easy timing recovery at the surface, and the training sequence is designed to aid the adaptation of the equalizer. The data frame itself preferably includes a synchronization field, a data count, and a checksum in addition to the data. Direct digital synthesis is preferably employed to modulate the uplink signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2004Publication date: October 21, 2004Applicant: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Michael Wei, William Trainor
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Patent number: 6753791Abstract: A downhole telemetry system that transmits a burst-QAM uplink signal to the surface of the well is disclosed. In a preferred embodiment, a downhole instrument coupled to a pair of conductors in a wireline or composite tubing string transmits a burst-QAM uplink signal to a surface system. The burst-QAM signal preferably comprises a series of data frames carrying telemetry data. Each data frame is preferably preceded by a quiet interval (when no signal is present), a timing synchronization sequence, and a training sequence. The timing synchronization sequence is designed for easy timing recovery at the surface, and the training sequence is designed to aid the adaptation of the equalizer. The data frame itself preferably includes a synchronization field, a data count, and a checksum in addition to the data. Direct digital synthesis is preferably employed to modulate the uplink signal.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2001Date of Patent: June 22, 2004Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Michael Wei, William Trainor
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Publication number: 20020113718Abstract: A downhole telemetry system that transmits a burst-QAM uplink signal to the surface of the well is disclosed. In a preferred embodiment, a downhole instrument coupled to a pair of conductors in a wireline or composite tubing string transmits a burst-QAM uplink signal to a surface system. The burst-QAM signal preferably comprises a series of data frames carrying telemetry data. Each data frame is preferably preceded by a quiet interval (when no signal is present), a timing synchronization sequence, and a training sequence. The timing synchronization sequence is designed for easy timing recovery at the surface, and the training sequence is designed to aid the adaptation of the equalizer. The data frame itself preferably includes a synchronization field, a data count, and a checksum in addition to the data. Direct digital synthesis is preferably employed to modulate the uplink signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2001Publication date: August 22, 2002Inventors: Michael Wei, William Trainor
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Patent number: 6348876Abstract: A downhole telemetry system that transmits a burst-QAM uplink signal to the surface of the well is disclosed. In a preferred embodiment, the well includes composite tubing having circumferentially-spaced electrical conductors helically wound within the walls of the tubing. A downhole instrument coupled to a pair of adjacent conductors transmits a burst-QAM uplink signal to a surface system similarly coupled to the pair of adjacent conductors. The burst-QAM signal preferably comprises a series of data frames carrying telemetry data. Each data frame is preferably preceded by a quiet interval (when no signal is present), a timing synchronization sequence, and a training sequence. The timing synchronization sequence is designed for easy timing recovery at the surface, and the training sequence is designed to aid the adaptation of the equalizer. The data frame itself preferably includes a synchronization field, a data count, and a checksum in addition to the data.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2000Date of Patent: February 19, 2002Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Michael Wei, William Trainor
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Patent number: 5932075Abstract: An apparatus for performing batchwise chemical reactions using microwave energy (10-11-12) includes a vessel (15) within a microwave cavity (13). The vessel has a sealed cover (16), located outside cavity (13), which mounts a cold-finger type heat exchanger (24) for immersion in the vessel's contents (23). Cover (16) also mounts a pressure measuring device (17) and a temperature sensing device (20) for monitoring the vessel's contents during a chemical reaction. A pressure operable safety valve (18) and a sampling facility (19) are also mounted on the cover (16). The vessel also contains a magnetically operated stirrer (22). The reactor apparatus is constructed to withstand high pressures and temperatures that may be developed within the vessel (15). Various uses of the cold-finger (24) to facilitate the conduct or completion of a chemical reaction are described.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 1996Date of Patent: August 3, 1999Assignee: Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research OrganisationInventors: Christopher Roy Strauss, Robert William Trainor, Kevin David Raner, John Stanley Thorn
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Patent number: 5824268Abstract: A test strip, a device incorporating the test strip and a method for use of the test strip within the device detecting an analyte in a solution or bodily fluid are disclosed. The test strip was three zones, a reaction zone coated with a substance that binds the analyte, a sample zone with a region for addition of the sample of solution or fluid, and a detection region zone with a region coated with detection reagent. An absorbent pad underlies the reaction zone. The reaction zone is a small membrane and is physically in contact on its upper surface with both the sample zone and the detection zone. The test strip is incorporated into a device which includes a sample collection/transferring device, a housing for holding the test strip, and a container for holding solvent solutions at both outer ends of the test strip such that the solvent solutions can come into contact with the outer ends of the test strip when pressure is applied to the ends.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 1997Date of Patent: October 20, 1998Assignee: Universal Health Watch, Inc.Inventors: David Bernstein, Mary Ann Childs, William Trainor, Majorie Wier, Erick Gray
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Patent number: 5753497Abstract: This invention provides a device and method for preparing a plasma enriched sample for use in an immunoassay strip. All parts that contact blood or a blood fraction remain in a container and prevent contamination from used blood. In one embodiment a sampling device collects blood and enters the container. A plasma enriched sample fills a plasma receptor which in turn is transferred to an immunoassay strip. Plasma is washed out of the strip by an aqueous solution. In another embodiment the sampling device doubles as a plasma separator. The invention allows sensitive and safe immunoassays to be performed on whole blood samples outside of the normal clinical laboratory setting.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 1995Date of Patent: May 19, 1998Assignee: Universal Health Watch IncInventors: David Bernstein, Mary Ann Childs, William Trainor
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Patent number: D401369Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 1997Date of Patent: November 17, 1998Assignee: Universal Healthwatch, Inc.Inventors: Joseph A. McClintock, David Bernstein, William Trainor
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Patent number: D404830Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 1996Date of Patent: January 26, 1999Assignee: Universal Healthwatch, Inc.Inventors: Mary Ann Childs, Thomas He, Greg K. Shipman, William Trainor, Erick Gray, Mohammud Afzal Chowdhury, Joseph A. McClintock, David Bernstein
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Patent number: D407825Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 1996Date of Patent: April 6, 1999Assignee: Universal Healthwatch, Inc.Inventors: Mary Ann Childs, Thomas He, Greg K. Shipman, William Trainor, Erick Gray, Mohammud Afzal Chowdhury, Joseph A. McClintock, David Bernstein