公开(公告)号：US20200018154A1

公开(公告)日：2020-01-16

申请号：US16421994

申请日：2019-05-24

Applicant: Brent D. Wheelock ,  Mehmet Deniz Ertas ,  Joseph W. Witt ,  David A. Howell

Inventor： Brent D. Wheelock ,  Mehmet Deniz Ertas ,  Joseph W. Witt ,  David A. Howell

IPC: E21B47/10 ,  E21B43/14 ,  E21B49/08 ,  G01V3/08

Abstract: Hydrocarbon wells and methods for identifying production from a region of a subterranean formation. The hydrocarbon wells include a wellbore extending within the region of the subterranean formation and a production tubular that defines a production conduit and extends at least partially within the wellbore. The hydrocarbon wells also include an electromagnetic transmitter, an electromagnetic receiver, and a controller. The electromagnetic transmitter is configured to provide an input electromagnetic signal to a region of the production conduit to electromagnetically excite a produced tracer material that forms a portion of a produced stream that flows within the production tubular. The electromagnetic receiver is configured to receive an electromagnetic output signal from the region of the production conduit. The controller is programmed to identify the region of the subterranean formation based, at least in part, on the output electromagnetic signal. The methods include methods of operating the hydrocarbon wells.

公开(公告)号：US09725989B2

公开(公告)日：2017-08-08

申请号：US14188565

申请日：2014-02-24

Applicant: Christian S. Mayer ,  Charles S. Yeh ,  David A. Howell ,  Pavlin B. Entchev ,  Eric R. Grueschow ,  Ted A. Long ,  Tracy J. Moffett ,  Michael D. Barry ,  Michael T. Hecker ,  John S. Sladic ,  Christopher A. Hall ,  Stephen McNamee

Inventor： Christian S. Mayer ,  Charles S. Yeh ,  David A. Howell ,  Pavlin B. Entchev ,  Eric R. Grueschow ,  Ted A. Long ,  Tracy J. Moffett ,  Michael D. Barry ,  Michael T. Hecker ,  John S. Sladic ,  Christopher A. Hall ,  Stephen McNamee

IPC: E21B43/08 ,  E21B43/12 ,  E21B43/04

CPC classification number: E21B43/08 ,  E21B43/04 ,  E21B43/082 ,  E21B43/088 ,  E21B43/12

Abstract: A sand control device is used for restricting the flow of particles from a subsurface formation into a tubular body within a wellbore during production operations. The sand control device is divided into compartments along its length that provide redundancy for particle filtration. Each compartment first comprises a base pipe. The base pipe defines an elongated tubular body having a permeable section and an impermeable section within each compartment. Each compartment also comprises a first filtering conduit and a second filtering conduit. The filtering conduits comprise filtering media and generally circumscribe the base pipe. The filtering conduits are arranged so that the first filtering conduit is adjacent to the non-permeable section of the base pipe, while the second filtering conduit is adjacent to the permeable section of the base pipe.

公开(公告)号：US20150285065A1

公开(公告)日：2015-10-08

申请号：US14432970

申请日：2013-12-18

Applicant: David A. Howell ,  Timothy I. Morrow ,  Mark M. Disko ,  Max Deffenbaugh

Inventor： David A. Howell ,  Timothy I. Morrow ,  Mark M. Disko ,  Max Deffenbaugh

IPC: E21B47/16

CPC classification number: E21B47/16 ,  E21B47/0005 ,  E21B47/011

Abstract: An electro-acoustic system for downhole telemetry is provided herein. The system employs a series of communications nodes spaced along a string of casing within a wellbore. The nodes are placed within the annular region surrounding the joints of casing within the well-bore. The nodes allow for wireless communication between transceivers residing within the communications nodes and a topside communications node at the wellhead. More specifically, the transceivers provide for node-to-node communication up a wellbore at high data transmission rates for data indicative of a parameter within an annular region behind the string of casing. A method of evaluating a parameter within an annular region along a cased-hole wellbore is also provided herein. The method uses a plurality of data transmission nodes situated along the casing string which send signals to a receiver at the surface. The signals are then analyzed.

Abstract translation: 本文提供了一种用于井下遥测的电声系统。 该系统采用沿着井眼内的一串套管间隔开的一系列通信节点。 节点放置在围绕井眼内的套管接头的环形区域内。 这些节点允许驻留在通信节点内的收发器与井口的顶层通信节点之间的无线通信。 更具体地，收发器为高数据传输速率的节点间节点向井上通信提供表示在套管串之后的环形区域内的参数的数据。 本文还提供了沿着套管井井筒在环形区域内评估参数的方法。 该方法使用沿着套管串定位的多个数据传输节点，其向表面的接收机发送信号。 然后分析信号。

公开(公告)号：US20080114594A1

公开(公告)日：2008-05-15

申请号：US11559882

申请日：2006-11-14

Applicant: Scott C. Forbes ,  Linda Criddle ,  David Milstein ,  Lon-Chan Chu ,  Kuansan Wang ,  David A. Howell

Inventor： Scott C. Forbes ,  Linda Criddle ,  David Milstein ,  Lon-Chan Chu ,  Kuansan Wang ,  David A. Howell

IPC: G10L21/00 ,  G10L15/26

CPC classification number: H04M7/006 ,  G10L15/22 ,  H04M2203/252

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a method and system for providing VoIP clients with the ability to confirm accuracy in conversation data over a digital communication channel. More specifically, a method and system is provided for verifying, via a visual representation whether a receiving client captures accurate information from a particular portion of the digital voice conversation. In response to a triggering event, a visual representation, including information extracted from the particular portion of the digital voice conversation, may be generated for verifying the accuracy. Based on the needs of the clients engaging in the conversation, one or more visual representations and corresponding verifications can be exchanged. In this manner, a multi-tiered oral agreement with authentication may be generated over a digital communication channel.

Abstract translation: 本发明一般涉及一种用于向VoIP客户端提供通过数字通信信道来确认对话数据的准确性的能力的方法和系统。 更具体地，提供了一种方法和系统，用于经由视觉表示验证接收客户端是否从数字语音对话的特定部分捕获准确的信息。 响应于触发事件，可以生成包括从数字语音对话的特定部分提取的信息的视觉表示，以验证精度。 根据客户参与对话的需要，可以交换一个或多个视觉表示和相应的验证。 以这种方式，可以通过数字通信信道生成具有认证的多层口头协议。

公开(公告)号：US20070280204A1

公开(公告)日：2007-12-06

申请号：US11444746

申请日：2006-05-31

Applicant: David A. Howell ,  David Milstein ,  Kuansan Wang ,  Linda Criddle ,  Michael D. Malueg ,  Philip A. Chou ,  Scott C. Forbes ,  Timothy M. Moore

Inventor： David A. Howell ,  David Milstein ,  Kuansan Wang ,  Linda Criddle ,  Michael D. Malueg ,  Philip A. Chou ,  Scott C. Forbes ,  Timothy M. Moore

IPC: H04L12/66

CPC classification number: H04L12/66

Abstract: A method and system for collecting and communicating contextual information relating to a VoIP conversation is provided. Structured hierarchies are utilized for efficient communications of various amounts and types of contextual information relating to a VoIP conversation. Information identifying at least one structured hierarchy, which will be used to carry the contextual information, is transmitted during establishment of a conversation between two VoIP enhanced devices. The structured hierarchy is selected from a set of predefined and declared structured hierarchies. Subsequently transmitted contextual information exchanged between two VoIP enhanced devices is represented in accordance with the identified structural hierarchy. VoIP clients, network infrastructure, and various service providers can collect the contextual information based on the identified structured hierarchy, update the contextual information by adding, deleting and/or modifying the contextual data. The updated contextual information will be transmitted to other clients, network infrastructure, and service providers.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于收集和传送与VoIP对话相关的上下文信息的方法和系统。 结构化层次结构用于与VoIP对话相关的各种数量和类型的上下文信息的有效通信。 在两个VoIP增强设备之间的对话建立期间，发送识别用于携带上下文信息的至少一个结构化层次结构的信息。 从一组预定义和声明的结构化层次结构中选择结构化层次结构。 随后根据所识别的结构层次来表示在两个VoIP增强设备之间交换的传送的上下文信息。 VoIP客户端，网络基础设施和各种服务提供商可以基于所识别的结构化层次结构收集上下文信息，通过添加，删除和/或修改上下文数据来更新上下文信息。 更新的上下文信息将被传输到其他客户端，网络基础设施和服务提供商。

公开(公告)号：US06247632B1

公开(公告)日：2001-06-19

申请号：US09707621

申请日：2000-11-06

Applicant: David A. Howell

Inventor： David A. Howell

IPC: B23K108

CPC classification number: H05K3/3468 ,  B23K3/087 ,  H05K3/3452 ,  H05K2203/0165 ,  H05K2203/0557 ,  H05K2203/304

Abstract: A molded selective solder pallet and a method for fabricating a molded selective solder pallet for use in a wave soldering process to selectively affix solder to an area of a circuit board having an electronic component thereon. The selective solder pallet according to the present invention includes a mold base configured having an aperture formed through its cross-section. A high temperature casting material is molded within the mold base and configured to have at least one recess and at least one solder flow opening. A high temperature silicone casting material may be employed as the high temperature casting material.

Abstract translation: 一种模制的选择性焊料托盘和用于制造用于波峰焊工艺的模制的选择性焊料托盘的方法，以选择性地将焊料粘附到其上具有电子部件的电路板的区域上。 根据本发明的选择性焊料托盘包括配置成具有通过其横截面形成的孔的模底座。 在模具底座内模制高温铸造材料，并且构造成具有至少一个凹部和至少一个焊料流动开口。 可以使用高温硅酮铸造材料作为高温铸造材料。

公开(公告)号：US6142357A

公开(公告)日：2000-11-07

申请号：US173493

申请日：1998-10-15

Applicant: David A. Howell

Inventor： David A. Howell

IPC: B23K3/08 ,  H05K3/34 ,  B23K37/06 ,  B05C3/10 ,  B05C17/06 ,  B23K1/08

CPC classification number: H05K3/3468 ,  B23K3/087 ,  H05K2203/0165 ,  H05K2203/0557 ,  H05K2203/304 ,  H05K3/3452

Abstract: A molded selective solder pallet and a method for fabricating a molded selective solder pallet for use in a wave soldering process to selectively affix solder to an area of a circuit board having an electronic component thereon. The selective solder pallet according to the present invention includes a mold base configured having an aperture formed through its cross-section. A high temperature casting material is molded within the mold base and configured to have at least one recess and at least one solder flow opening. A high temperature silicone casting material may be employed as the high temperature casting material.

Abstract translation: 一种成型的选择性焊料托盘和用于制造用于波峰焊工艺的模制的选择性焊料托盘的方法，以选择性地将焊料粘附到其上具有电子部件的电路板的区域上。 根据本发明的选择性焊料托盘包括配置成具有通过其横截面形成的孔的模底座。 在模具底座内模制高温铸造材料，并且构造成具有至少一个凹部和至少一个焊料流动开口。 可以使用高温硅酮铸造材料作为高温铸造材料。

公开(公告)号：US4748733A

公开(公告)日：1988-06-07

申请号：US902282

申请日：1986-08-29

Applicant: Joseph J. Hahn ,  David A. Howell

Inventor： Joseph J. Hahn ,  David A. Howell

IPC: G21C5/02 ,  G21C7/08 ,  G21C19/00

CPC classification number: G21C7/08 ,  G21C5/02 ,  G21Y2002/402 ,  G21Y2004/501 ,  Y02E30/39 ,  Y10T225/364 ,  Y10T29/4973 ,  Y10T29/49821

Abstract: The guide tube is mounted on a fixture with the split-pins of each old split-pin assembly straddling a knife edge. The nut of each old split-pin assembly is engaged by a socket of a wrench and a high torque is impressed on the nut. The torque is of sufficient magnitude to shear the weld by which the nut is joined to the split-pin and/or to shear the pin particularly at the edge of a keyway where a button to which the weld is joined is engaged. The knife edge which each split-pin straddles prevents the pin from turning under the torque applied to the nut. After the weld or the pin is sheared the nut or the nut and the pin fragment joined to it is unthreaded from the pin or pin fragment and the separated parts are disposed of. Typically the nut of an old split-pin assembly has diametrically cut slots in its wall. The socket of the wrench is provided with projections which engage the nut in the slots. The torque is applied to the nut through these projections.

Abstract translation: 引导管安装在固定装置上，每个旧的分离销组件的分离销横跨刀刃。 每个旧的分体销组件的螺母由扳手的插座接合，并且高扭矩施加在螺母上。 扭矩足够大以剪切焊接，螺母通过该焊接接合到分开销，和/或剪切销，特别是在键合的边缘处，焊接接合的按钮被接合。 每个分针穿过的刀刃可以防止在施加到螺母上的扭矩下销钉转动。 在焊接或销被剪切之后，螺母或螺母和接合到其上的销片段从销或销片断开，并且分离的部件被丢弃。 通常，旧的分离销组件的螺母在其壁上具有径向切割的狭槽。 扳手的插座设置有与槽中的螺母接合的突起。 通过这些突起将扭矩施加到螺母。

公开(公告)号：US10711581B2

公开(公告)日：2020-07-14

申请号：US15592696

申请日：2017-05-11

Applicant: Jing Ning ,  David A. Howell ,  Scott R. Buechler

Inventor： Jing Ning ,  David A. Howell ,  Scott R. Buechler

IPC: E21B43/12 ,  E21B43/16 ,  E21B43/14 ,  E21B34/00 ,  E21B49/08 ,  E21B49/00 ,  E21B43/25 ,  E21B43/24

Abstract: In a well related to the production of hydrocarbons, an injection apparatus including: a base pipe including a radial port; an in-flow control device including a flow restriction device and a housing, with the housing being external and concentric of the base pipe. The housing includes a closed end portion and an open, opposite end portion and a housing channel communicating the opposite end portion. The flow restriction device is disposed at an intermediate location along the housing channel and adapted to control a rate of flow along the housing channel. A fluid transmissive screen is concentric of the base pipe and extends from the open, opposite end portion of the housing. A check valve assembly is interposed between the opposite end portion of the housing and a screened space.

公开(公告)号：US20190203574A1

公开(公告)日：2019-07-04

申请号：US16220332

申请日：2018-12-14

Applicant: Xiaohua Yi ,  Mark M. Disko ,  Limin Song ,  David A. Howell

Inventor： Xiaohua Yi ,  Mark M. Disko ,  Limin Song ,  David A. Howell

IPC: E21B44/00 ,  E21B47/12 ,  E21B43/26

CPC classification number: E21B44/00 ,  E21B43/11 ,  E21B43/12 ,  E21B43/26 ,  E21B43/261 ,  E21B47/01 ,  E21B47/1005 ,  E21B47/101 ,  E21B47/122 ,  E21B47/16 ,  G01V1/288 ,  G01V2210/1234

Abstract: Provided are methods and systems for monitoring and optimizing stimulation operations in a reservoir. In particular, the methods and systems utilize a downhole telemetry system, such as a network of sensors and downhole wireless communication nodes, to monitor various stimulation operations.