Patents by Inventor Youel G. Hilsman, III

Youel G. Hilsman, III 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).

  • Setting tool for hydraulically actuated devices
    Patent number: 7562712
    Abstract: A tool is actuated in a well based on one or more issued commands being interpreted and implemented by the apparatus. The apparatus comprises a power generation module that multiplies pressure delivered downhole to enable actuation of the tool without requiring delivery of the higher actuation pressure along the entire wellbore. An actuation module may be used in combination with the power generation module to control operation of the power generation module in response to command signals sent downhole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2009
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Brian W. Cho, Philippe Gambier, John R. Whitsitt, Arin Basmajian, Jose F. Garcia, Youel G. Hilsman, III