公开(公告)号：US09013952B2

公开(公告)日：2015-04-21

申请号：US13209250

申请日：2011-08-12

Applicant: Everhard Muyzert ,  Kenneth Welker ,  Iain Cooper ,  Simon Bittleston ,  Leendert Combee ,  Robert Ross ,  Edward Kotochigov

Inventor： Everhard Muyzert ,  Kenneth Welker ,  Iain Cooper ,  Simon Bittleston ,  Leendert Combee ,  Robert Ross ,  Edward Kotochigov

IPC: G01V1/38

CPC classification number: G01V1/3808 ,  G01V1/3843

Abstract: Systems and methods for carrying out seismic surveys and/or conducting permanent reservoir monitoring with autonomous or remote-controlled water vehicles, including surface and submersible vehicles, are described. Additional methods carried out by autonomous or remote-controlled water vehicles and associated with seismic surveys further described.

Abstract translation: 描述了使用自主或遥控水车（包括地面和潜水车辆）进行地震勘测和/或进行永久水库监测的系统和方法。 进一步描述了由自主或遥控水车辆进行并与地震测量有关的附加方法。

公开(公告)号：US08297367B2

公开(公告)日：2012-10-30

申请号：US12784612

申请日：2010-05-21

Applicant: Kuo-Chiang Chen ,  Hitoshi Tashiro ,  Iain Cooper ,  Jahir Pabon ,  Murat Ocalan

Inventor： Kuo-Chiang Chen ,  Hitoshi Tashiro ,  Iain Cooper ,  Jahir Pabon ,  Murat Ocalan

IPC: E21B34/06

CPC classification number: E21B34/14 ,  E21B23/00 ,  E21B43/14 ,  E21B2034/007

Abstract: A mechanism for selectively activating a plurality of downhole pathways including a) a valve having: i) a sleeve coupled for movement between an open and normally closed position; and ii) a valve magnet set mounted to the sleeve; and b) a dart for pumping in hole including a dart magnet set matched to the valve magnet set such that the dart couples to the valve when in close proximity and, in turn, the sleeve moves from the closed position to the open position.

Abstract translation: 一种用于选择性地激活多个井下路径的机构，包括：a）阀，其具有：i）套筒，其耦合以在打开和常闭位置之间移动; 和ii）安装到所述套筒上的阀磁体; 以及b）用于泵入孔的飞镖，包括与阀磁体组合匹配的飞镖磁体，使得当紧密接近时，飞镖耦合到阀，并且套筒又从关闭位置移动到打开位置。

公开(公告)号：US20110224109A1

公开(公告)日：2011-09-15

申请号：US13062043

申请日：2009-09-04

Applicant: Syed A. Ali ,  Iain Cooper

Inventor： Syed A. Ali ,  Iain Cooper

IPC: C09K8/38 ,  C09K8/536 ,  C09K8/70

CPC classification number: C09K8/38 ,  C04B24/14 ,  C04B38/103 ,  C04B2103/0079 ,  C09K8/473 ,  C09K8/493 ,  C09K8/518 ,  C09K8/536 ,  C09K8/584 ,  C09K8/602 ,  C09K8/703 ,  C09K8/74 ,  C09K8/94 ,  E21B21/14 ,  C04B28/02 ,  C04B2103/0086

Abstract: The invention discloses a foam composition comprising a self-assembled, force-transmitting peptide network prepared by: a) dissolving or dispersing a peptide surfactant in a liquid to form a solution; and b) mixing the solution with a gas (e.g., nitrogen, carbon dioxide) to form a foam.

Abstract translation: 本发明公开了一种泡沫组合物，其包含通过以下步骤制备的自组装的力传递肽网络：a）将肽表面活性剂溶解或分散在液体中以形成溶液; 和b）将溶液与气体（例如，氮气，二氧化碳）混合以形成泡沫体。

公开(公告)号：US20100319998A1

公开(公告)日：2010-12-23

申请号：US12871454

申请日：2010-08-30

Applicant: Iain Cooper ,  Claude Vercaemer ,  William Lesso ,  Benjamin Peter Jeffryes ,  Michael Charles Sheppard

Inventor： Iain Cooper ,  Claude Vercaemer ,  William Lesso ,  Benjamin Peter Jeffryes ,  Michael Charles Sheppard

IPC: E21B10/00

CPC classification number: E21B17/1014 ,  E21B33/138

Abstract: A subpart of a drill string is described having an outer circumferential surface which is contoured and adapted to engage the wall of the borehole with a small angle of attack while exerting during rotary drilling operations an compacting pressure on mud cake and/or cuttings present in the annulus between the drill string and the borehole.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种钻柱的子部件，其具有外圆周表面，该外圆周表面具有轮廓并适于以小的迎角接触井眼的壁，同时在旋转钻井操作期间施加在泥饼和/或切屑中存在的压实压力 钻柱和钻孔之间的环形。

公开(公告)号：US07849935B2

公开(公告)日：2010-12-14

申请号：US11658371

申请日：2005-06-14

Applicant: Ashley Johnson ,  Iain Cooper ,  Gary Oddie ,  Eric Lavrut ,  Spyro Kotsonis ,  Pierre-Jerome Acquaviva

Inventor： Ashley Johnson ,  Iain Cooper ,  Gary Oddie ,  Eric Lavrut ,  Spyro Kotsonis ,  Pierre-Jerome Acquaviva

IPC: E21B21/00

CPC classification number: E21B7/046 ,  E21B4/04 ,  E21B4/18 ,  E21B21/00 ,  E21B23/14

Abstract: A system and method are provided for drilling a wellbore. The wellbore is formed with a drilling tool that cuts through a formation. A pumping system removes cuttings from the drilling tool and also transports the cuttings along at least a portion of the wellbore formed behind the drilling tool.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于钻井井的系统和方法。 井眼形成有穿过地层的钻井工具。 泵送系统从钻井工具中移除钻屑，并且沿钻井工具后面形成的井筒的至少一部分输送钻屑。

公开(公告)号：US07810559B2

公开(公告)日：2010-10-12

申请号：US12277881

申请日：2008-11-25

Applicant: Iain Cooper ,  Claude Vercaemer ,  William Lesso ,  Benjamin Peter Jeffryes ,  Michael Charles Sheppard

Inventor： Iain Cooper ,  Claude Vercaemer ,  William Lesso ,  Benjamin Peter Jeffryes ,  Michael Charles Sheppard

IPC: E21B37/02 ,  E21B12/06

CPC classification number: E21B17/1014 ,  E21B33/138

Abstract: A subpart of a drill string is described having an outer circumferential surface which is contoured and adapted to engage the wall of the borehole with a small angle of attack while exerting during rotary drilling operations an compacting pressure on mud cake and/or cuttings present in the annulus between the drill string and the borehole.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种钻柱的子部件，其具有外圆周表面，该外圆周表面具有轮廓并适于以小的迎角接触井眼的壁，同时在旋转钻井操作期间施加在泥饼和/或切屑中存在的压实压力 钻柱和钻孔之间的环形。

公开(公告)号：US07686100B2

公开(公告)日：2010-03-30

申请号：US11461887

申请日：2006-08-02

Applicant: Daniel Codazzi ,  Iain Cooper ,  Jeremy Hughes ,  Spyro Kotsonis

Inventor： Daniel Codazzi ,  Iain Cooper ,  Jeremy Hughes ,  Spyro Kotsonis

IPC: E21B4/02 ,  E21B43/00

CPC classification number: E21B4/02 ,  E21B4/00 ,  E21B7/00 ,  E21B43/121

Abstract: A technique that is usable with a well includes running a motor into the well and actuating the motor to turn a drill bit. The motor is used to pump well fluid from the well.

Abstract translation: 可用于井的技术包括将电动机运行到井中并致动电动机以转动钻头。 电机用于从井中泵出良好的流体。

公开(公告)号：US20100044101A1

公开(公告)日：2010-02-25

申请号：US12610132

申请日：2009-10-30

Applicant: Iain Cooper ,  Rex Burgos ,  Patrick Schneider ,  John Styre

Inventor： Iain Cooper ,  Rex Burgos ,  Patrick Schneider ,  John Styre

IPC: E21B7/00

CPC classification number: E21B43/305 ,  E21B7/061

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus that are suitable for use in production of hydrocarbons from subterranean heavy oil deposits employ a subterranean cavity in communication with a borehole. The cavity is preferably formed along a U-tube borehole by coiled tubing reaming operations and/or radial drilling and explosive blasting.

Abstract translation: 适用于从地下重油沉积物生产碳氢化合物的方法，系统和装置采用与钻孔连通的地下腔。 空腔优选通过连续管道铰孔操作和/或径向钻孔和爆炸性爆破沿着U形管钻孔形成。

公开(公告)号：US07654318B2

公开(公告)日：2010-02-02

申请号：US11562546

申请日：2006-11-22

Applicant: Iain Cooper ,  Bart Thomeer ,  Colin Whittaker ,  Carolina Dautriche ,  Murtaza Ziauddin ,  Gary Oddie ,  Fadhel Rezgui ,  Andrew Parry ,  Chris Lenn ,  Steve Davies ,  Warren Zemlak ,  Moussa Kane ,  Frank F. Espinosa ,  Gokturk Tunc

Inventor： Iain Cooper ,  Bart Thomeer ,  Colin Whittaker ,  Carolina Dautriche ,  Murtaza Ziauddin ,  Gary Oddie ,  Fadhel Rezgui ,  Andrew Parry ,  Chris Lenn ,  Steve Davies ,  Warren Zemlak ,  Moussa Kane ,  Frank F. Espinosa ,  Gokturk Tunc

IPC: E21B47/00

CPC classification number: E21B47/10 ,  E21B47/102 ,  G01F1/00 ,  G01F1/74

Abstract: Fluid diversion measurement systems and methods are described. One system includes a section of tubular having a main flow passage and a fluid diversion port, the section of tubular adapted to be either moving or stationary during a fluid diversion operation, at least two sensors in the section of tubular, at least one sensor located upstream of the fluid diversion port and at least one sensor located downstream of the fluid diversion port, each sensor adapted to measure a parameter of a fluid diverted into a wellbore through the fluid diversion port; and means for using the measured parameters in realtime to monitor, control, or both monitor and control diversion of the fluid. This abstract allows a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the disclosure. It will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. 37 CFR 1.72(b).

Abstract translation: 描述了流体分流测量系统和方法。 一个系统包括具有主流动通道和流体分流口的管状部分，管状部分适于在流体分流操作期间移动或静止，管状部分中的至少两个传感器，至少一个传感器 流体分配端口的上游和位于流体分配端口下游的至少一个传感器，每个传感器适于测量通过流体分流端口转移到井眼中的流体的参数; 以及实时使用测量参数来监测，控制或监测和控制流体转移的装置。 该摘要允许搜索者或其他读者快速确定本公开的主题。 它不会用于解释或限制权利要求的范围或含义。 37 CFR 1.72（b）。

公开(公告)号：US20090321141A1

公开(公告)日：2009-12-31

申请号：US12304946

申请日：2007-06-12

Applicant: Spyro Kotsonis ,  Warren Zemlak ,  Iain Cooper

Inventor： Spyro Kotsonis ,  Warren Zemlak ,  Iain Cooper

IPC: E21B4/00 ,  E21B7/00 ,  E21B7/18 ,  E21B7/02 ,  E21B4/04 ,  E21B4/02 ,  E21B4/16 ,  E21B6/00 ,  E21B21/00 ,  E21B21/12

CPC classification number: E21B4/04 ,  E21B4/18 ,  E21B17/20 ,  E21B21/103

Abstract: Apparatus for drilling an underground borehole, comprising: a tubular conveyance system (18) including an electric cable and a supply of drilling fluid, the supply of drilling fluid being arranged in use to pump fluid from the surface down the inside of the tubular conveyance so as to return to the surface via the annulus between the outside of the tubular conveyance and the borehole; a drilling system comprising an electrically powered pump and a drilling motor, the pump being arranged in use to pump fluid from the borehole outside the drilling system up through the inside of the drilling system; a connector connecting the drilling system to the tubular conveyance system (18), through which the pump and motor are connected to the electric cable, and a flow diverter at which flow down the inside of the tubular conveyance system (18) is diverted into the annulus, and flow up the inside of the drilling system is diverted into the annulus.

Abstract translation: 用于钻地下钻孔的装置，包括：管状输送系统（18），其包括电缆和钻井液供应，所述钻井液的供应被布置为用于将流体从所述表面向下挤压到所述管状输送器的内部，因此 通过管状输送器的外部和钻孔之间的环形空间返回到表面; 包括电动泵和钻井马达的钻井系统，所述泵在使用中被布置成将来自钻井系统外部的钻孔的流体向上泵送通过钻井系统的内部; 将钻井系统连接到管状输送系统（18）的连接器，泵和马达通过该管道输送系统连接到电缆;以及分流器，在该分流器下方沿着管状输送系统（18）的内部流动转入 环形，并且在钻井系统的内部流动，被转入环形空间。