Patents by Inventor William Woodard

William Woodard 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).

  • Patent number: 10626712
    Abstract: Systems and methods for positioning horizontal wells within a limited-pre-defined boundary. The systems and methods include an automated process for creating jointed target pairs or horizontal laterals to be utilized for planning horizontal wells in order to position the horizontal laterals within limited pre-defined boundary(ies).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2020
    Assignee: Landmark Graphics Corporation
    Inventors: Dan Colvin, Gary Daniel Schottle, Colin MacDonald, Philip William Woodard
  • Publication number: 20170204715
    Abstract: Systems and methods for positioning horizontal wells within a limited-pre-defined boundary. The systems and methods include an automated process for creating jointed target pairs or horizontal laterals to be utilized for planning horizontal wells in order to position the horizontal laterals within limited pre-defined boundary(ies).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2017
    Publication date: July 20, 2017
    Inventors: Dan Colvin, Gary Daniel Schottle, Colin MacDonald, Philip William Woodard
  • Patent number: 9611729
    Abstract: Systems and methods for positioning horizontal wells within a limited-pre-defined boundary. The systems and methods include an automated process for creating jointed target pairs or horizontal laterals to be utilized for planning horizontal wells in order to position the horizontal laterals within limited pre-defined boundary(ies).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2017
    Assignee: Landmark Graphics Corporation
    Inventors: Dan Colvin, Gary Daniel Schottle, Colin MacDonald, Philip William Woodard
  • Publication number: 20160153275
    Abstract: Systems and methods for positioning horizontal wells within a limited-pre-defined boundary. The systems and methods include an automated process for creating jointed target pairs or horizontal laterals to be utilized for planning horizontal wells in order to position the horizontal laterals within limited pre-defined boundary(ies).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2016
    Publication date: June 2, 2016
    Inventors: Dan Colvin, Gary Daniel Schottle, Colin MacDonald, Philip William Woodard
  • Patent number: 9286437
    Abstract: Systems and methods for positioning horizontal wells within a limited-pre-defined boundary. The systems and methods include an automated process for creating jointed target pairs or horizontal laterals to be utilized for planning horizontal wells in order to position the horizontal laterals within limited pre-defined boundary(ies).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2016
    Assignee: Landmark Graphics Corporation
    Inventors: Dan Colvin, Gary Daniel Schottle, Colin MacDonald, Philip William Woodard
  • Patent number: 9091145
    Abstract: Systems and methods for optimal positioning of drilling pads for horizontal well field development considering the location and spacing of each horizontal well, boundaries and surface/subsurface hazards.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2015
    Assignee: Landmark Graphics Corporation
    Inventors: Richard Daniel Colvin, Olivier Roger Germain, DeWayne Pratt, Philip William Woodard
  • Publication number: 20150060060
    Abstract: Systems and methods for optimal positioning of drilling pads for horizontal well field development considering the location and spacing of each horizontal well, boundaries and surface/subsurface hazards.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2012
    Publication date: March 5, 2015
    Inventors: Richard Daniel Colvin, Olivier Roger Germain, DeWayne Pratt, Philip William Woodard
  • Publication number: 20130073209
    Abstract: Systems and methods for positioning horizontal wells within a limited-pre-defined boundary. The systems and methods include an automated process for creating jointed target pairs or horizontal laterals to be utilized for planning horizontal wells in order to position the horizontal laterals within limited pre-defined boundary(ies).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2010
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Inventors: Dan Colvin, Gary Daniel Schottle, Colin MacDonald, Philip William Woodard
  • Publication number: 20080249886
    Abstract: A system for purchasing and downloading an audio file broadcasted through a satellite network to a predetermined storage device. The system includes a hub site containing a resident database of audio file content, transmission means, a satellite network for transmitting the audio files to subscribers, a portable satellite transceiver unit for receiving the satellite broadcasts, a purchase request function and signal for notifying the hub site of the subscriber's desire to purchase the broadcast audio file, and a storage device for receiving a download of the audio file from the hub site.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2007
    Publication date: October 9, 2008
    Inventor: William A. Woodard
  • Publication number: 20070161839
    Abstract: A process is provided to stabilize and/or reactivate an olefin production catalyst system which comprises contacting an olefin production catalyst system, either before or after use, with an aromatic compound.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2006
    Publication date: July 12, 2007
    Inventors: William Woodard, Warren Ewert, Harvey Hensley, Mark Lashier, Glyndal Cowan, Jeffrey Freeman, Ralph Franklin, Ronald Knudsen, Richard Anderson, Lyle Kallenbach, Bruce Kreischer
  • Patent number: 7114706
    Abstract: A frame for bracing a gate includes a first and second upright brace having respective outboard edges positioned flush to opposite vertical edges of the gate. First upper and lower cross braces have respective opposite ends received within upper and lower ends of the first and second upright braces. Second upper and lower cross braces respectively have opposite ends abutting upper and lower ends of the first and second upright braces. First and second upper mounting members respectively have outboard ends abutting upper ends of the first and second upright brace member and inboard ends secured to the first and second upper cross braces. First and second lower mounting members respectively have bases abutting lower ends of the first and second upright braces and inboard ends secured to the first and second bottom cross braces. The structure enables mounting of a gate on a non-level surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2006
    Assignee: Alumi-Guard, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeff Bemis, William Woodard, Dan Perry