Patents by Inventor Zinovy B. Krugliak

Zinovy B. Krugliak 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: 11905826
    Abstract: A method for calibrating a downhole tool may comprise disposing a downhole tool in a borehole, transmitting a signal from a master module disposed on the first device to a module disposed on the second device, transmitting a return signal from the module to the master module, receiving the return signal with the master module, measuring a tone enabled delay for the signal to travel from the master module to the module, and determining a time delay of a return signal to travel from the module to the master module. A well measurement system may comprise a downhole tool. The downhole tool may further comprise a first device and a master module disposed on the first device, wherein the master module may comprise a master transmitter and a master receiver. In examples, the downhole tool may further comprise a second device and a module disposed on the second device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Imran Sharif Vehra, Zinovy B. Krugliak, Randal T. Beste, Matthew Chase Griffing, Christopher A. Golla, Wenhao Chen, Rameez Balagamwala
  • Patent number: 11422283
    Abstract: A nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) tool for use in a subterranean region, the NMR tool comprising a magnet assembly to produce a magnetic field in a volume in the region, an antenna assembly to produce an excitation in the volume, and to receive NMR signals from the volume, and an acquisition system coupled to the antenna assembly and configured to acquire a first NMR signal using a first acquisition window having a first duration, and acquire a second NMR signal using a second acquisition window having a second duration, wherein the second duration is different than the first duration, and a processor coupled to the acquisition system and configured to determine a lateral displacement of the NMR tool as a function of time based on the first and second NMR signals, and apply the lateral displacement to the first NMR signal to generate NMR relaxation data with reduced motion effects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2022
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Arcady Reiderman, Songhua Chen, Zinovy B. Krugliak
  • Patent number: 11248461
    Abstract: A method for downhole communication between multiple sets of sensors along a single wire bus includes communicating between a first set of sensors through the single wire bus. The first set of sensors include legacy sensors communicating at a legacy communication frequency. The method also includes communicating between a second set of sensors through the single wire bus. The second set of sensors communicates at a second communication frequency an order of magnitude greater than the legacy communication frequency. Further, the method includes communicating between a third set of sensors through the single wire bus. The third set of sensors communicates at a third communication frequency an order of magnitude greater than the legacy communication frequency.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2022
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Imran Sharif Vehra, Zinovy B. Krugliak
  • Publication number: 20210372273
    Abstract: A method for calibrating a downhole tool may comprise disposing a downhole tool in a borehole, transmitting a signal from a master module disposed on the first device to a module disposed on the second device, transmitting a return signal from the module to the master module, receiving the return signal with the master module, measuring a tone enabled delay for the signal to travel from the master module to the module, and determining a time delay of a return signal to travel from the module to the master module. A well measurement system may comprise a downhole tool. The downhole tool may further comprise a first device and a master module disposed on the first device, wherein the master module may comprise a master transmitter and a master receiver. In examples, the downhole tool may further comprise a second device and a module disposed on the second device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2018
    Publication date: December 2, 2021
    Applicant: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Imran Sharif Vehra, Zinovy B. Krugliak, Randal T. Beste, Matthew Chase Griffing, Christopher A. Golla, Wenhao Chen, Rameez Balagamwala
  • Publication number: 20210231005
    Abstract: A method for downhole communication between multiple sets of sensors along a single wire bus includes communicating between a first set of sensors through the single wire bus. The first set of sensors include legacy sensors communicating at a legacy communication frequency. The method also includes communicating between a second set of sensors through the single wire bus. The second set of sensors communicates at a second communication frequency an order of magnitude greater than the legacy communication frequency. Further, the method includes communicating between a third set of sensors through the single wire bus. The third set of sensors communicates at a third communication frequency an order of magnitude greater than the legacy communication frequency.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2019
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Inventors: Imran Sharif VEHRA, Zinovy B. KRUGLIAK
  • Patent number: 10975688
    Abstract: A downhole system includes a first module having a transmitter that transmits at least one sync control signal. The system also includes a second module having a sync module with a direct digital synthesizer (DDS). The sync module analyzes the at least one sync control signal to identify at least one of a sync frequency and a sync phase. The DDS adjusts a local receiver clock based on the identified at least one of a sync frequency and a sync phase.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2021
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Zinovy B. Krugliak, Matthew Chase Griffing, Imran Sharif Vehra
  • Publication number: 20210047918
    Abstract: An apparatus, method, and system for determining the propagation delay for a downhole wire and/or for monitoring the integrity of a downhole wire. The apparatus includes a first tool component and a second tool component spaced apart from the first tool component and communicatively coupled by a wire. The tool components include impedance altering devices configured to alter, for a predetermined period of time, either the source impedance at a first termination point of the wire and/or the load impedance at a second termination point of the wire sufficient to generate a characteristic signal reflection upon the transmission of a signal along a length of the wire between the first tool component and the second tool component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2018
    Publication date: February 18, 2021
    Applicant: HALLIBURTON ENERGY SERVICES, INC.
    Inventors: Imran Sharif VEHRA, Christopher Allen GOLLA, Matthew Chase GRIFFING, Zinovy B. KRUGLIAK
  • Publication number: 20200270987
    Abstract: A downhole system includes a first module having a transmitter that transmits at least one sync control signal. The system also includes a second module having a sync module with a direct digital synthesizer (DDS). The sync module analyzes the at least one sync control signal to identify at least one of a sync frequency and a sync phase. The DDS adjusts a local receiver clock based on the identified at least one of a sync frequency and a sync phase.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2017
    Publication date: August 27, 2020
    Inventors: Zinovy B. Krugliak, Matthew Chase Griffing, Imran Sharif Vehra
  • Publication number: 20200080418
    Abstract: A bottom hole assembly includes a single wire bus, a legacy sensor coupled to the single wire bus, and at least one high frequency communication sensor coupled to the single wire bus. The high frequency communication sensor injects a high frequency signal alternating between high frequency synchronization pulses and high frequency data signals onto the single wire bus. A first high frequency pass filter coupled between the at least one high frequency communication sensor and the single wire bus is also included. The high frequency pass filter passes the high frequency signal to the single wire bus from the high frequency communication sensor. The bottom hole assembly includes a first high frequency blocking filter coupled between the legacy sensor and the single wire bus. The high frequency blocking filter blocks the high frequency signal from the high frequency communication sensor from disturbing a legacy signal at the legacy sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2019
    Publication date: March 12, 2020
    Inventors: Imran Sharif VEHRA, Zinovy B. KRUGLIAK, Matthew Chase GRIFFING, Clint Paul LOZINSKY
  • Patent number: 10539013
    Abstract: A bottom hole assembly includes a single wire bus, a legacy sensor coupled to the single wire bus, and at least one high frequency communication sensor coupled to the single wire bus. The high frequency communication sensor injects a high frequency signal alternating between high frequency synchronization pulses and high frequency data signals onto the single wire bus. A first high frequency pass filter coupled between the at least one high frequency communication sensor and the single wire bus is also included. The high frequency pass filter passes the high frequency signal to the single wire bus from the high frequency communication sensor. The bottom hole assembly includes a first high frequency blocking filter coupled between the legacy sensor and the single wire bus. The high frequency blocking filter blocks the high frequency signal from the high frequency communication sensor from disturbing a legacy signal at the legacy sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2020
    Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Imran Sharif Vehra, Zinovy B. Krugliak, Matthew Chase Griffing, Clint Paul Lozinsky
  • Publication number: 20200018161
    Abstract: An apparatus and a method for surface logging include a vacuum assisted transfer of drill cuttings from a shale shaker to sample jars. The cuttings samples are used for measurements to characterize formations in which a wellbore is drilled. The apparatus has an adjustable suction line that can be used to control moisture on the surface of the drill cuttings fragments. The method includes an automated sample collection and a high throughput sample treatment (e.g., washing or/and a controllable drying) to increase value of measurements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2019
    Publication date: January 16, 2020
    Inventors: Vitaly Stepanov, Arcady Reiderman, Zinovy B. Krugliak
  • Publication number: 20190226332
    Abstract: A bottom hole assembly includes a single wire bus, a legacy sensor coupled to the single wire bus, and at least one high frequency communication sensor coupled to the single wire bus. The high frequency communication sensor injects a high frequency signal alternating between high frequency synchronization pulses and high frequency data signals onto the single wire bus. A first high frequency pass filter coupled between the at least one high frequency communication sensor and the single wire bus is also included. The high frequency pass filter passes the high frequency signal to the single wire bus from the high frequency communication sensor. The bottom hole assembly includes a first high frequency blocking filter coupled between the legacy sensor and the single wire bus. The high frequency blocking filter blocks the high frequency signal from the high frequency communication sensor from disturbing a legacy signal at the legacy sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2017
    Publication date: July 25, 2019
    Inventors: Imran Sharif VEHRA, Zinovy B. KRUGLIAK, Matthew Chase GRIFFING, Clint Paul LOZINSKY
  • Patent number: 6897651
    Abstract: The invention is a method of reducing the effects of non-formation signals in an NMR logging echo signal obtained within a borehole in an earth formation. The method obtains a non-formation signal by the application of at least an excitation pulse, and preferably also at least one refocusing pulse. The obtained signal is used to numerically construct a synthetic ringing signal sequence. The constructed signal can then be subtracted from an NMR echo signal to reduce the effects of ringing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2005
    Assignee: Baker Hughes Incorporated
    Inventors: Arcady Reiderman, David R. Beard, Zinovy B. Krugliak
  • Publication number: 20040232915
    Abstract: The invention is a method of reducing the effects of non-formation signals in an NMR logging echo signal obtained within a borehole in an earth formation. The method obtains a non-formation signal by the application of at least an excitation pulse, and preferably also at least one refocusing pulse. The obtained signal is used to numerically construct a synthetic ringing signal sequence. The constructed signal can then be subtracted from an NMR echo signal to reduce the effects of ringing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2003
    Publication date: November 25, 2004
    Applicant: Baker Hughes Incorporated
    Inventors: Arcady Reiderman, David R. Beard, Zinovy B. Krugliak
  • Patent number: 6603309
    Abstract: NMR transmitter/receiver antenna active signal conditioning circuitry that enables receiver antenna circuit protection from high voltage RF transmitter pulses, provides energy dumping for the entire antenna in successive stages and eliminates re-tuning during sweeping of the antenna frequency.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2003
    Assignee: Baker Hughes Incorporated
    Inventors: Stanislav W. Forgang, Zinovy B. Krugliak
  • Publication number: 20020171421
    Abstract: NMR transmitter/receiver antenna active signal conditioning circuitry that enables receiver antenna circuit protection from high voltage RF transmitter pulses, provides energy dumping for the entire antenna in successive stages and eliminates re-tuning during sweeping of the antenna frequency.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2001
    Publication date: November 21, 2002
    Inventors: Stanislav W. Forgang, Zinovy B. Krugliak