Patents by Inventor Zhiyue Xu
Zhiyue Xu 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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Publication number: 20200032600Abstract: An object seat including a seat host having a seal bore therein, a seat body dimensioned to be receivable in the seal bore, the seat body having an object receptor. A method for carrying out a pressure operation in a borehole including seating an object on an object receptor of a seat body, the seat body disposed in a seat host, the seat host disposed in the borehole, pressuring against the object, and moving the seat body along an interface between the seat body and the seat host to create a fluid flow pathway through the seat body and seat host interface. A borehole system including a borehole in a formation, an object seat as in any prior embodiment disposed in the borehole.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2018Publication date: January 30, 2020Applicant: Baker Hughes, a GE company, LLCInventors: YingQing Xu, Michael Johnson, Matthew Stone, Colin Andrew, Zhiyue Xu
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Publication number: 20200032606Abstract: An object removal enhancement arrangement including a seat, a volume movable with the seat, the volume being protected in a first condition of the seat and unprotected in a second condition of the seat, and a material disposed within or as a part of the volume, the material degradative of an object.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2018Publication date: January 30, 2020Applicant: Baker Hughes, a GE company, LLCInventors: YingQing Xu, Michael Johnson, Matthew Stone, Colin Andrew, Zhiyue Xu
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Patent number: 10501323Abstract: A method for the manufacture of a carbon composite comprises compressing a combination comprising carbon and a binder at a temperature of about 350° C. to about 1200° C. and a pressure of about 500 psi to about 30,000 psi to form the carbon composite; wherein the binder comprises a nonmetal, metal, alloy of the metal, or a combination thereof wherein the nonmetal is selected from the group consisting of SiO2, Si, B, B2O3, and a combination thereof; and the metal is selected from the group consisting of aluminum, copper, titanium, nickel, tungsten, chromium, iron, manganese, zirconium, hafnium, vanadium, niobium, molybdenum, tin, bismuth, antimony, lead, cadmium, selenium, and a combination thereof.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2019Date of Patent: December 10, 2019Assignee: BAKER HUGHES, A GE COMPANY, LLCInventors: Zhiyue Xu, Lei Zhao
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Publication number: 20190358867Abstract: In one aspect, a material is disclosed, including: a periodic structure including a plurality of unit cells, the plurality of unit cells having a respective plurality of shared nodes, wherein each of the plurality of unit cells has a plurality of members forming an open cell volume; and a matrix material associated with the periodic structure. In another aspect, a method of forming a material is disclosed, including: forming a periodic structure including a plurality of unit cells, the plurality of unit cells having a respective plurality of shared nodes, wherein each of the plurality of unit cells has a plurality of members forming an open cell volume; and associating a matrix material with the periodic structure. Matrix material selection, composition, manufacturing, interfacial bonding modification, and post-treatments of the periodic structure-matrix material composites are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2019Publication date: November 28, 2019Applicant: Baker Hughes, a GE company, LLCInventors: Chengjiao Yu, Zhiyue Xu
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Patent number: 10480288Abstract: Articles comprising carbon composites are disclosed. The carbon composites contain carbon microstructures having interstitial spaces among the carbon microstructures; and a binder disposed in at least some of the interstitial spaces; wherein the carbon microstructures comprise unfilled voids within the carbon microstructures. Alternatively, the carbon composites contain: at least two carbon microstructures; and a binding phase disposed between the at least two carbon microstructures; wherein the binding phase comprises a binder comprising one or more of the following: SiO2; Si; B; B2O3; a metal; or an alloy of the metal; and wherein the metal is at least one of aluminum; copper; titanium; nickel; tungsten; chromium; iron; manganese; zirconium; hafnium; vanadium; niobium; molybdenum; tin; bismuth; antimony; lead; cadmium; or selenium.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2014Date of Patent: November 19, 2019Assignee: BAKER HUGHES, A GE COMPANY, LLCInventors: Zhiyue Xu, Lei Zhao
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Patent number: 10472909Abstract: A process for preparing a disintegrable powder compact, the process comprises: combining: a primary particle comprising a ferrous alloy which comprises carbon; and a secondary particle to form a composition; compacting the composition to form a preform; and sintering the preform to form the disintegrable powder compact by forming a matrix from one of the primary particle or the secondary particle; and forming a plurality of dispersed particles from the other of the primary particle or the secondary particle, wherein the dispersed particles are dispersed in the matrix, the disintegrable powder compact is configured to disintegrate in response to contact with a disintegration fluid, and the primary particle and secondary particle have different standard electrode potentials.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2015Date of Patent: November 12, 2019Assignee: BAKER HUGHES, A GE COMPANY, LLCInventors: Zhiyue Xu, Zhihui Zhang, Yingqing Xu
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Patent number: 10458194Abstract: Spring discs are rotationally locked to the mandrel are between pairs of actuation rings that feature a circumferential protrusion. On application of axial force release of a stored force from flexing, the protrusion engages a sloping portion of the spring disc and moves the sloping portion toward a more vertical orientation. Alternatively, a release of a stored force from flexing accomplishes the same result. Slots in the spring disc allow irregular growth to conform to surface irregularities of a surrounding surface. The discs can serve as anchors, centralizers or supports for a sealing element in a packer. Ends of fingers feature stiffeners to enhance strength. The discs can be stacked apart or together and oriented in the same or opposed directions. The can deliver an axial force when stacked and pushed toward flat and released.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2017Date of Patent: October 29, 2019Assignee: BAKER HUGHES, A GE COMPANY, LLCInventors: Lei Zhao, Zhiyue Xu, Zhi Yong He
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Patent number: 10450840Abstract: A downhole assembly comprises a disintegrable article that includes a matrix material; an energetic material configured to generate energy upon activation to facilitate the disintegration of the disintegrable article; and a sensor. A method of controllably removing a disintegrable downhole article comprises disposing the downhole article in a downhole environment; performing a downhole operation; activating the energetic material; and disintegrating the downhole article.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2016Date of Patent: October 22, 2019Assignee: BAKER HUGHES, A GE COMPANY, LLCInventor: Zhiyue Xu
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Patent number: 10450828Abstract: A packer includes a body formed from an elastic composite material having one of a one-dimensional elastic structure, a periodic elastic structure, and a random elastic structure and a filler material.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2016Date of Patent: October 22, 2019Assignee: BAKER HUGHES, A GE COMPANY, LLCInventors: Chengjiao Yu, Zhiyue Xu, Goang-Ding Shyu, Carlos A. Prieto
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Patent number: 10427336Abstract: In one aspect, a material is disclosed, including: a periodic structure including a plurality of unit cells, the plurality of unit cells having a respective plurality of shared nodes, wherein each of the plurality of unit cells has a plurality of members forming an open cell volume; and a matrix material associated with the periodic structure. In another aspect, a method of forming a material is disclosed, including: forming a periodic structure including a plurality of unit cells, the plurality of unit cells having a respective plurality of shared nodes, wherein each of the plurality of unit cells has a plurality of members forming an open cell volume; and associating a matrix material with the periodic structure. Matrix material selection, composition, manufacturing, interfacial bonding modification, and post-treatments of the periodic structure-matrix material composites are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2014Date of Patent: October 1, 2019Assignee: BAKER HUGHES, A GE COMPANY, LLCInventors: Chengjiao Yu, Zhiyue Xu
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Publication number: 20190284907Abstract: A downhole power generator module having a body with one or more couplings that are configured to connect the body to a downhole tool string positioned downhole in a wellbore. An axial passageway is formed through the outer housing and couplings. The power generator module has a pressure-driven electric generator such as a triboelectric or piezoelectric generator positioned within the body. A port in the body enables communication of well fluids from the wellbore to the generator. Pressure changes in the well fluids are communicated to the pressure-driven electric generator, causing it to autonomously generate electric power downhole. The generated power is provided directly to other downhole tools without intervention from the surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2018Publication date: September 19, 2019Applicant: Baker Hughes, a GE company, LLCInventors: Yuh Loh, Zhi Yong He, Lily Truong, Felipe Rivero, Zhiyue Xu
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Publication number: 20190264529Abstract: A downhole seal includes a field responsive shape changeable material configured as a layer having a first surface and a second surface, a first field generating electrode disposed in operable communication with the first surface, and a second field generating electrode disposed in operable communication with the second surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2019Publication date: August 29, 2019Applicant: Baker Hughes, a GE company, LLCInventors: Lei Zhao, Zhiyue Xu, Guijun Deng
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Publication number: 20190249524Abstract: Disclosed herein is a system comprising a casing; the casing being disposed in a borehole; a liner; the liner being disposed in the casing and being concentric with the casing; and a layer of material disposed between the liner and the casing; where the layer of material forms a first bond with the liner and a second bond with a metal alloy disposed on an inner surface of the casing thereby enabling hanging the liner from the casing; where the layer of material is an expandable metal disposed upon a tapered surface of the liner and where the layer of material contacts the metal alloy along a circumferential surface of the layer of material; where the layer of material comprises a product of an exothermic reaction package; where a product is produced by an exothermic reaction of a metal with a metal alloy.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2019Publication date: August 15, 2019Applicant: Baker Hughes, a GE company, LLCInventors: Lei Zhao, Zhiyue Xu
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Publication number: 20190248653Abstract: A method for the manufacture of a carbon composite comprises compressing a combination comprising carbon and a binder at a temperature of about 350° C. to about 1200° C. and a pressure of about 500 psi to about 30,000 psi to form the carbon composite; wherein the binder comprises a nonmetal, metal, alloy of the metal, or a combination thereof wherein the nonmetal is selected from the group consisting of SiO2, Si, B, B2O3, and a combination thereof; and the metal is selected from the group consisting of aluminum, copper, titanium, nickel, tungsten, chromium, iron, manganese, zirconium, hafnium, vanadium, niobium, molybdenum, tin, bismuth, antimony, lead, cadmium, selenium, and a combination thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2019Publication date: August 15, 2019Applicant: Baker Hughes, a GE company, LLCInventors: Zhiyue Xu, Lei Zhao
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Publication number: 20190249510Abstract: A one-way energy retaining device including a body, at least a portion of which comprises a degradable material; a protrusion extending radially from the body that allows movement of the device along a separate structure in a first direction and prevents movement along the separate structure in the opposite direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2019Publication date: August 15, 2019Applicant: Baker Hughes, a GE company, LLCInventors: Guijun Deng, Lei Zhao, Zhihui Zhang, Zhiyue Xu
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Patent number: 10364630Abstract: A downhole assembly includes a downhole tool including a degradable-on-demand material and a triggering system. The degradable-on-demand material includes a matrix material and an energetic material configured to generate energy upon activation to facilitate the degradation of the downhole tool. The triggering system includes an igniter arranged to ignite the downhole tool, an electrical circuit, and a pre-set timer. In an open condition of the circuit the igniter is not activated, and in a closed condition of the circuit the igniter is activated. The pre-set timer is operable to close the electrical circuit after a pre-set time period.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2017Date of Patent: July 30, 2019Assignee: BAKER HUGHES, A GE COMPANY, LLCInventors: Zhiyue Xu, James Doane, Yingqing Xu, Zhihui Zhang
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Patent number: 10365079Abstract: A downhole setting tool having a first housing, a second housing having a chamber connected to the first housing, a power charge positioned within the chamber, an igniter connected to a portion of the power charge, and an ignition device connected to the igniter. The ignition device is configured to actuate upon receipt of an electrical signal. The ignition device is configured to ignite the igniter. The ignition device may rapidly heat up or apply a voltage or current to the igniter. The igniter is configured to cause the detonation of the power charge to set a device within a wellbore. The igniter may be embedded into the power charge with the ignition device positioned within a cavity in the igniter. The igniter may be a pyrotechnic material or may release high energy heat upon application of voltage or current.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2017Date of Patent: July 30, 2019Assignee: Baker Hughes, a GE company, LLCInventors: Kevin Edgar Harrington, Larry Palmer, Zhiyue Xu, YingQing Xu, Lei Zhao, Kent Meyer
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Patent number: 10364631Abstract: A downhole assembly includes a downhole tool including a degradable-on-demand material including: a matrix material; and, an energetic material configured to generate energy upon activation to facilitate the degradation of the downhole tool; and, a triggering system including: an electrical circuit having an open condition and a closed condition, the electrical circuit configured to be in the closed condition after movement of an object downhole that engages directly or indirectly with the triggering system; and, an igniter within the electrical circuit, the igniter arranged to ignite the downhole tool in the closed condition of the electrical circuit. In the open condition of the electrical circuit the igniter is inactive, and in the closed condition of the electrical circuit the igniter is activated.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2017Date of Patent: July 30, 2019Assignee: BAKER HUGHES, A GE COMPANY, LLCInventors: Zhiyue Xu, James Doane, Yingqing Xu, Zhihui Zhang
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Patent number: 10364632Abstract: A downhole assembly arranged within a borehole includes a downhole tool including a degradable-on-demand material, the degradable-on-demand material including: a matrix material; and, an energetic material configured to generate energy upon activation to facilitate the degradation of the downhole tool; and, a triggering system including: an electrical circuit; an igniter in the electrical circuit arranged to ignite the energetic material; a sensor configured to sense a target event or parameter within the borehole; and, a control unit arranged to receive sensed signals from the sensor and to deliver a start signal to the electrical circuit in response to the sensed signals indicating an occurrence of the target event or parameter; wherein, after the start signal is delivered from the control unit, the electrical circuit is closed and the igniter is initiated.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2017Date of Patent: July 30, 2019Assignee: BAKER HUGHES, A GE COMPANY, LLCInventors: Zhiyue Xu, James Doane, Yingqing Xu, Zhihui Zhang
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Patent number: 10364653Abstract: A non-ballistic force generating mechanism includes a non-ballistic first actuator operable to output a first force profile defining a first pressure for a first stroke length, and a non-ballistic second actuator operable to output a second force profile following the first force profile, the second force profile defining an second pressure that is substantially greater than the first pressure for a second stroke length that is less than the first stroke length.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2016Date of Patent: July 30, 2019Assignee: BAKER HUGHES, A GE COMPANY, LLCInventors: YingQing Xu, Zhiyue Xu, Zhihui Zhang, Lei Zhao