Patents by Inventor Yann Dufour
Yann Dufour 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: 12281523Abstract: Systems and methods are provided to facilitate connection of multiple stage completions. A first completion stage is deployed at a wellbore location. Subsequently, the next completion stage is moved downhole into engagement with the first completion stage. The completion stages each have communication lines that are coupled together downhole via a wetmate connection. Systems and methods for determining an orientation of the communication lines relative to the wellbore are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2022Date of Patent: April 22, 2025Assignee: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATIONInventors: Christopher Cassidy, Julia Huynh, Valeria Erives, Yann Dufour, Nabil Batita
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Publication number: 20250084757Abstract: A sensor assembly for use with a completion disposable within a well extending through a reservoir. The sensor assembly may include a sensor cable and a plurality of vibration sensors. The sensor cable may include an outer liner made up of housing sections and sensor housing structures sealably connected to the housing sections and spaced apart longitudinally along a length of the sensor cable. The plurality of vibration sensors may be operable to measure a property related to a flow of fluid within the reservoir and each sensor of the plurality of vibration sensors may be disposed in a respective sensor housing structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2023Publication date: March 13, 2025Inventors: Yann Dufour, Benoit Deville
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Publication number: 20250027408Abstract: Systems and methods for wireless deployment of electrical lower completions are provided. A wet disconnect tool-running tool includes a battery and telemetry section, and electronics and sensors section, and a pressure compensator and control lines section.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2022Publication date: January 23, 2025Inventors: Yann Dufour, Fernando Garcia-Osuna, Cassius Alexander Elston, Samuel Domingos Leal, Lucas Henrique Vieira, Hubert Monthe Ngakam, Ricardo Sis Moreira, Wendell Pereiva Da Silva, Luis Parra
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Publication number: 20240368968Abstract: A redundant trigger section that actuates a device between operational positions in response to a controlled signal includes a housing including an internal through passage and a plurality of chambers formed in a wall of the housing. a pilot piston disposed within the internal through passage, an actuating piston connected to the pilot piston, and a plurality of triggers connected to the actuating piston. Upon receipt of the controlled signal by a first tubing pressure chamber of the plurality of chambers, at least one trigger of the plurality of triggers activates the actuating piston, which pushes the pilot piston within the internal through passage from an initial position to a final position.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2022Publication date: November 7, 2024Inventors: Maria Fernanda Tafur, Bo Chen, Yann Dufour, Brian Walther, Brad Swenson, Steven E. Buchanan
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Publication number: 20240352805Abstract: A technique facilitates formation of secure connections for use in downhole environments. According to an embodiment, a connector may be constructed as a dry mate connector which provides both a sealed connection and a connection able to withstand a predetermined tensile loading. The connector comprises connector ends combined with an outer connector housing. Additionally, the connector comprises a shape memory alloy sealing system which may be activated to form a secure seal with a corresponding cable or other component feature. The connector also comprises a shape memory alloy retainer system which may be activated to securely grip the corresponding cable or other component feature so as to withstand substantial tensile loading acting on the corresponding cable or other component feature.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2024Publication date: October 24, 2024Inventors: Jean-Luc Garcia, Yann Dufour, Steve Watelle
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Patent number: 12024956Abstract: A technique facilitates formation of secure connections for use in downhole environments. According to an embodiment, a connector may be constructed as a dry mate connector which provides both a sealed connection and a connection able to withstand a predetermined tensile loading. The connector comprises connector ends combined with an outer connector housing. Additionally, the connector comprises a shape memory alloy sealing system which may be activated to form a secure seal with a corresponding cable or other component feature. The connector also comprises a shape memory alloy retainer system which may be activated to securely grip the corresponding cable or other component feature so as to withstand substantial tensile loading acting on the corresponding cable or other component feature.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2023Date of Patent: July 2, 2024Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: Jean-Luc Garcia, Yann Dufour, Steve Watelle
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Publication number: 20240183237Abstract: A trigger system for use with a downhole tool. The trigger system may include a first housing forming a first pressure chamber at a first pressure and including a membrane positioned in a wall of the first housing, a piston disposed at least partially within the first housing and shiftable from an initial position to an actuated position to actuate the downhole tool, and a trigger. The trigger may include a second housing sealed against the first housing proximate the membrane to form a second pressure chamber at a second pressure and a rupturing member positioned within the second housing and operable to pierce the membrane to balance the pressures within the first housing and the second housing and shift the piston from the initial position to the actuated position.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2022Publication date: June 6, 2024Inventors: Yann Dufour, Oguzhan Guven, Kaiyang Kevin Liew, Frederic Levesque, Maria-Fernanda Tafur
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Patent number: 12000241Abstract: An electronic trigger system includes a longitudinal housing including detection, electronics, and actuation sections disposed therein. The detection section includes a pressure sensor for receiving a predetermined pressure signal, and an electronic control board including at least one battery is disposed in the electronics section. The actuation section includes a prefill chamber, a setting piston disposed in the prefill chamber, an actuation device, an atmospheric chamber, and a pressure port. A predetermined amount of prefilled fluid at hydrostatic pressure is trapped between the setting piston and the actuation device in the prefill chamber. The actuation device isolates the prefilled fluid at hydrostatic pressure in the prefill chamber from the atmospheric chamber.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2021Date of Patent: June 4, 2024Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: Michael Underbrink, Yann Dufour, Kaiyang Kevin Liew, Joao Mendonca, Oguzhan Guven, Laurent Alteirac
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Publication number: 20240175335Abstract: A downhole valve assembly includes a safety valve and an actuator that opens and/or closes the valve. The actuator can be an electro-hydraulic actuator (EHA), an electro mechanical actuator (EMA), or an electro hydraulic pump (EHP). The downhole safety valve can also include an electric magnet. The electric magnet can act as or control a magnetic decoupling mechanism to control closure of the safety valve.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2022Publication date: May 30, 2024Inventors: Christian Chouzenoux, Cassius Elston, Olivier Loeuillet, Francesco Vaghi, Helvecio Carlos Klinke Da Silveira, Carlos Vieira, Vinicius Romano, Yann Dufour, Eduardo Scussiato
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Publication number: 20240151111Abstract: Systems and methods are provided to facilitate connection of multiple stage completions. A first completion stage is deployed at a wellbore location. Subsequently, the next completion stage is moved downhole into engagement with the first completion stage. The completion stages each have communication lines that are coupled together downhole via a wetmate connection. Systems and methods for determining an orientation of the communication lines relative to the wellbore are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2022Publication date: May 9, 2024Inventors: Christopher Cassidy, Julia Huynh, Valeria Erives, Yann Dufour, Nabil Batita
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Publication number: 20240052730Abstract: Electrical gas lift valves and systems including electrical gas lift valves are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2022Publication date: February 15, 2024Inventors: Ganesh Balasubramanian, Oguzhan Guven, Jason Bigelow, Naomi Crawford, Yann Dufour, Maria Tafur, Robert Krush
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Publication number: 20230332472Abstract: A technique facilitates formation of secure connections for use in downhole environments. According to an embodiment, a connector may be constructed as a dry mate connector which provides both a sealed connection and a connection able to withstand a predetermined tensile loading. The connector comprises connector ends combined with an outer connector housing. Additionally, the connector comprises a shape memory alloy sealing system which may be activated to form a secure seal with a corresponding cable or other component feature. The connector also comprises a shape memory alloy retainer system which may be activated to securely grip the corresponding cable or other component feature so as to withstand substantial tensile loading acting on the corresponding cable or other component feature.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2023Publication date: October 19, 2023Inventors: Jean-Luc Garcia, Yann Dufour, Steve Watelle
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Patent number: 11791092Abstract: A technique facilitates use of an inductive coupler assembly with casing, e.g. well casing. An inductive coupler is formed as a female inductive coupler with an inductive coil. The inductive coupler is constructed for sliding movement along an exterior of the casing so that it may ultimately be positioned and secured at a suitable location along the casing. The inductive coupler is designed for connection with an electrical device, e.g. a sensor. The inductive coupler facilitates the transfer of sensor data and/or power signals across the casing. Signal transfer across the casing is further enabled by a male inductive coupler positioned within the casing at a location which allows it to cooperate with the exterior, female inductive coupler.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2022Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATIONInventors: Benoit Deville, Yann Dufour
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Patent number: 11725461Abstract: A technique facilitates formation of secure connections for use in downhole environments. According to an embodiment, a connector may be constructed as a dry mate connector which provides both a sealed connection and a connection able to withstand a predetermined tensile loading. The connector comprises connector ends combined with an outer connector housing. Additionally, the connector comprises a shape memory alloy sealing system which may be activated to form a secure seal with a corresponding cable or other component feature. The connector also comprises a shape memory alloy retainer system which may be activated to securely grip the corresponding cable or other component feature so as to withstand substantial tensile loading acting on the corresponding cable or other component feature.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2019Date of Patent: August 15, 2023Assignee: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATIONInventors: Jean-Luc Garcia, Yann Dufour, Steve Watelle
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Patent number: 11635398Abstract: A technique facilitates evaluation of a fluid flowing through a tubing and includes at least one sensor deployed along an interior of the tubing. Each sensor comprises a plurality of electrodes and insulation material disposed between the electrodes to isolate the electrodes from each other and to facilitate resistivity measurements. The plurality of electrodes comprises electrodes for emitting an electric current and for monitoring voltage so as to enable resistivity measurements with respect to fluid flowing through the tubing. The resistivity measurements may be used to determine a constituent fraction, e.g. a water fraction, of the fluid flowing through the tubing.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2016Date of Patent: April 25, 2023Assignee: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATIONInventors: Dominique Benimeli, Christian Chouzenoux, Yann Dufour
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Publication number: 20230088984Abstract: An electronic trigger system includes a longitudinal housing including detection, electronics, and actuation sections disposed therein. The detection section includes a pressure sensor for receiving a predetermined pressure signal, and an electronic control board including at least one battery is disposed in the electronics section. The actuation section includes a prefill chamber, a setting piston disposed in the prefill chamber, an actuation device, an atmospheric chamber, and a pressure port. A predetermined amount of prefilled fluid at hydrostatic pressure is trapped between the setting piston and the actuation device in the prefill chamber. The actuation device isolates the prefilled fluid at hydrostatic pressure in the prefill chamber from the atmospheric chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2021Publication date: March 23, 2023Inventors: Michael Underbrink, Yann Dufour, Kaiyang Kevin Liew, Joao Mendonca, Oguzhan Guven, Laurent Alteirac
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Publication number: 20220351899Abstract: A technique facilitates use of an inductive coupler assembly with casing, e.g. well casing. An inductive coupler is formed as a female inductive coupler with an inductive coil. The inductive coupler is constructed for sliding movement along an exterior of the casing so that it may ultimately be positioned and secured at a suitable location along the casing. The inductive coupler is designed for connection with an electrical device, e.g. a sensor. The inductive coupler facilitates the transfer of sensor data and/or power signals across the casing. Signal transfer across the casing is further enabled by a male inductive coupler positioned within the casing at a location which allows it to cooperate with the exterior, female inductive coupler.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2022Publication date: November 3, 2022Inventors: Benoit Deville, Yann Dufour
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Patent number: 11417460Abstract: A technique facilitates use of an inductive coupler assembly with casing, e.g. well casing. An inductive coupler is formed as a female inductive coupler with an inductive coil. The inductive coupler is constructed for sliding movement along an exterior of the casing so that it may ultimately be positioned and secured at a suitable location along the casing. The inductive coupler is designed for connection with an electrical device, e.g. a sensor. The inductive coupler facilitates the transfer of sensor data and/or power signals across the casing. Signal transfer across the casing is further enabled by a male inductive coupler positioned within the casing at a location which allows it to cooperate with the exterior, female inductive coupler.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2014Date of Patent: August 16, 2022Assignee: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATIONInventors: Benoit Deville, Yann Dufour
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Publication number: 20210381321Abstract: A technique facilitates formation of secure connections for use in downhole environments. According to an embodiment, a connector may be constructed as a dry mate connector which provides both a sealed connection and a connection able to withstand a predetermined tensile loading. The connector comprises connector ends combined with an outer connector housing. Additionally, the connector comprises a shape memory alloy sealing system which may be activated to form a secure seal with a corresponding cable or other component feature. The connector also comprises a shape memory alloy retainer system which may be activated to securely grip the corresponding cable or other component feature so as to withstand substantial tensile loading acting on the corresponding cable or other component feature.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2019Publication date: December 9, 2021Inventors: Jean-Luc Garcia, Yann Dufour, Steve Watelle
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Patent number: 10612369Abstract: A technique facilitates verification of the integrity of a lower completion prior to deployment of a corresponding upper completion. A lower completion is initially deployed downhole into a wellbore and comprises a plurality of functional components, such as a sensor, a communication system, a flow control system, and/or other functional components. A service tool system is removably deployed into the wellbore and comprises a service tool with an interface which interacts with the lower completion. The interface enables verification of the integrity, e.g. functionality, of various functional components of the lower completion without the use of an additional communication line, e.g. power cable, routed separately to the lower completion.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2015Date of Patent: April 7, 2020Assignee: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATIONInventors: Yann Dufour, Benoit Deville, Marian Faur, Hy Phan, Debasmita Basak, John Algeroy