Brent James Lirette from Crosby, TX, age 74

Consulting Engineer

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Location:

8807 west Sam Houston Pkwy north, Houston, TX 77064

Industry:

Oil & Energy

Work:

Antelope Oil Tool & Mfg. Co., Llc Nov 2013 - Jul 2017
Vice President of Engineering
Innovex Downhole Solutions Nov 2013 - Jul 2017
Consulting Engineer
Weatherford 1984 - 2013
Product Line Engineering Manager

Skills:

Engineering
Engineering Management
Drilling
Petroleum Engineering
Oil/Gas
Pumps
Engineering Design
Petroleum
Gas
Oil and Gas
Hydraulics
Offshore Drilling
Upstream
Onshore
Completion
Instrumentation
Subsea Engineering
Oil

Brent Lirette

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Us Patents

Smart Cementing Systems
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US Patent:

7219730, May 22, 2007
Filed:

Sep 27, 2002
Appl. No.:

10/259214
Inventors:

Frederick T. Tilton - Spring TX, US
Brent J. Lirette - Houston TX, US
James G. Martens - Spring TX, US
Assignee:

Weatherford/Lamb, Inc. - Houston TX
International Classification:

E21B 47/09
E21B 47/01
E21B 33/13
E21B 33/16
US Classification:

1662551, 166386, 16625001
Abstract:

The present invention provides methods and apparatus for determining the location of an apparatus in a wellbore. The method includes lowering the apparatus with a conveying member and measuring a parameter associated with the conveying member. Thereafter, the measured parameter is used to determine the location of the apparatus as well as other conditions in the wellbore. The apparatus includes a conveying member operatively connected to an object released downhole. The apparatus may also include a dispensing apparatus coupled to one end of the conveying member. Preferably, the conveying member is a fiber optics line capable of transmitting optical signals. Other types of conveying members include a wire, a tube, and a cable. Additionally, a sensor may be disposed on the object and connected to the conveying member.

Methods And Apparatus For Wellbore Construction And Completion
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US Patent:

7311148, Dec 25, 2007
Filed:

Feb 9, 2004
Appl. No.:

10/775048
Inventors:

Richard L. Giroux - Cypress TX, US
Gregory G. Galloway - Conroe TX, US
David J. Brunnert - Houston TX, US
Patrick G. Maguire - Cypress TX, US
Tuong Thanh Le - Katy TX, US
David M. Haugen - League City TX, US
Frederick T. Tilton - Spring TX, US
Brent J. Lirette - Houston TX, US
Mark Murray - Sugar Land TX, US
Peter Barnes Moyes - Aberdeen, GB
Assignee:

Weatherford/Lamb, Inc. - Houston TX
International Classification:

E21B 33/16
US Classification:

166285, 1661774, 175 57, 175324
Abstract:

The present invention relates methods and apparatus for lining a wellbore. In one aspect, a drilling assembly having an earth removal member and a wellbore lining conduit is manipulated to advance into the earth. The drilling assembly includes a first fluid flow path and a second fluid flow path. Fluid is flowed through the first fluid flow path, and at least a portion of which may return through the second fluid flow path. In one embodiment, the drilling assembly is provided with a third fluid flow path. After drilling has been completed, wellbore lining conduit may be cemented in the wellbore.

Apparatus And Methods For Drilling A Wellbore Using Casing
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US Patent:

7334650, Feb 26, 2008
Filed:

Feb 2, 2004
Appl. No.:

10/772217
Inventors:

Richard L. Giroux - Cypress TX, US
Gregory G. Galloway - Conroe TX, US
Tuong Thanh Le - Katy TX, US
Raymond H. Jackson - Spring TX, US
Gregory R. Nazzal - Kingwood TX, US
James C. Swarr - The Woodlands TX, US
David J. Brunnert - Houston TX, US
William M. Beasley - Waller TX, US
Brent J. Lirette - Houston TX, US
Albert C. Odell - Kingwood TX, US
Jim Terry - Houston TX, US
Dave McKay - Stonehaven, GB
Samir Alkhatib - Aberdeen, GB
Mike Wardley - Aberdeen, GB
Assignee:

Weatherford/Lamb, Inc. - Houston TX
International Classification:

E21B 7/20
US Classification:

175 26, 175171, 175 57, 166380
Abstract:

Apparatus and methods for drilling with casing. In an embodiment, methods and apparatus for deflecting casing using a diverter apparatus are disclosed. In another embodiment, the apparatus comprises a motor operating system disposed in a motor system housing, a shaft operatively connected to the motor operating system, the shaft having a passageway, and a divert assembly disposed to direct fluid flow selectively to the motor operating system and the passageway in the shaft. In another aspect, methods and apparatus for directionally drilling a casing into the formation are disclosed. Methods and apparatus for measuring the trajectory of a wellbore while directionally drilling a casing into the formation are also described.

Retractable Joint And Cementing Shoe For Use In Completing A Wellbore
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US Patent:

7730965, Jun 8, 2010
Filed:

Jan 30, 2006
Appl. No.:

11/343148
Inventors:

John Christopher Jordan - Spring TX, US
James G. Martens - Spring TX, US
R. Lee Colvard - Tomball TX, US
Brent J. Lirette - Cypress TX, US
Gregory Guy Galloway - Conroe TX, US
David J. Brunnert - Cypress TX, US
Gregory Gerard Gaspard - Terrytown LA, US
John Robert Gradishar - Houston TX, US
Assignee:

Weatherford/Lamb, Inc. - Houston TX
Shell Oil Company - Houston TX
International Classification:

E21B 7/08
US Classification:

175 5, 175 6, 175171, 166358
Abstract:

An improved method and/or apparatus for completing a wellbore is provided. In one embodiment, a method of lining a pre-drilled wellbore is provided. The method includes the act of providing a casing assembly, the casing assembly including a string of casing; and a retractable joint comprising an inner tubular and an outer tubular. The method further includes the acts of running the casing assembly into the pre-drilled wellbore and actuating the retractable joint, thereby reducing the length of the casing assembly through movement between the inner and outer tubulars.

Apparatus And Methods For Drilling A Wellbore Using Casing
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US Patent:

7823660, Nov 2, 2010
Filed:

Oct 31, 2007
Appl. No.:

11/932430
Inventors:

Richard L. Giroux - Cypress TX, US
Gregory G. Galloway - Conroe TX, US
Tuong Thanh Le - Katy TX, US
Raymond H. Jackson - Spring TX, US
Gregory R. Nazzal - Kingwood TX, US
James C. Swarr - The Woodlands TX, US
David J. Brunnert - Houston TX, US
William M. Beasley - Waller TX, US
Brent J. Lirette - Houston TX, US
Albert C. Odell - Kingwood TX, US
Jim Terry - Houston TX, US
Dave McKay - Stonehaven, GB
Samir Alkhatib - Aberdeen, GB
Mike Wardley - Aberdeen, GB
Assignee:

Weatherford/Lamb, Inc. - Houston TX
International Classification:

E21B 7/08
US Classification:

175 61, 175 73
Abstract:

Apparatus and methods for drilling with casing. In an embodiment, methods and apparatus for deflecting casing using a diverter apparatus are disclosed. In another embodiment, the apparatus comprises a motor operating system disposed in a motor system housing, a shaft operatively connected to the motor operating system, the shaft having a passageway, and a divert assembly disposed to direct fluid flow selectively to the motor operating system and the passageway in the shaft. In another aspect, methods and apparatus for directionally drilling a casing into the formation are disclosed. Methods and apparatus for measuring the trajectory of a wellbore while directionally drilling a casing into the formation are also described.

Methods And Apparatus For Wellbore Construction And Completion
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US Patent:

RE42877, Nov 1, 2011
Filed:

Jul 9, 2010
Appl. No.:

12/833679
Inventors:

Brent J. Lirette - Cypress TX, US
David J. Brunnert - Cypress TX, US
Assignee:

Weatherford/Lamb, Inc. - Houston TX
International Classification:

E21B 33/16
US Classification:

166285, 1661774, 175 57, 175324
Abstract:

The present invention relates methods and apparatus for lining a wellbore. In one aspect, a drilling assembly having an earth removal member and a wellbore lining conduit is manipulated to advance into the earth. The drilling assembly includes a first fluid flow path and a second fluid flow path. Fluid is flowed through the first fluid flow path, and at least a portion of which may return through the second fluid flow path. In one embodiment, the drilling assembly is provided with a third fluid flow path. After drilling has been completed, wellbore lining conduit may be cemented in the wellbore.

Method And Apparatus For Wellbore Construction And Completion
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US Patent:

8066069, Nov 29, 2011
Filed:

Oct 31, 2007
Appl. No.:

11/932112
Inventors:

Richard L. Giroux - Cypress TX, US
Gregory G. Galloway - Conroe TX, US
David J. Brunnert - Cypress TX, US
Patrick G. Maguire - Cypress TX, US
Tuong Thanh Le - Katy TX, US
David M. Haugen - League City TX, US
Frederick T. Tilton - Spring TX, US
Brent J. Lirette - Houston TX, US
Mark Murray - Sugar Land TX, US
Peter Barnes Moyes - Aberdeen, GB
Assignee:

Weatherford/Lamb, Inc. - Houston TX
International Classification:

E21B 33/14
US Classification:

166289, 1661774, 175 57, 175324
Abstract:

The present invention relates methods and apparatus for lining a wellbore. In one aspect, a drilling assembly having an earth removal member and a wellbore lining conduit is manipulated to advance into the earth. The drilling assembly includes a first fluid flow path and a second fluid flow path. Fluid is flowed through the first fluid flow path, and at least a portion of which may return through the second fluid flow path. In one embodiment, the drilling assembly is provided with a third fluid flow path. After drilling has been completed, wellbore lining conduit may be cemented in the wellbore.

Apparatus And Methods For Drilling A Wellbore Using Casing
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US Patent:

8127868, Mar 6, 2012
Filed:

Oct 31, 2007
Appl. No.:

11/932495
Inventors:

Richard L. Giroux - Cypress TX, US
Gregory G. Galloway - Conroe TX, US
Tuong Thanh Le - Katy TX, US
Raymond H. Jackson - Spring TX, US
Gregory R. Nazzal - Kingwood TX, US
James C. Swarr - The Woodlands TX, US
David J. Brunnert - Cypress TX, US
William M. Beasley - Waller TX, US
Brent J. Lirette - Houston TX, US
Albert C. Odell - Kingwood TX, US
Jim Terry - Houston TX, US
Dave McKay - Stonehaven, GB
Samir Alkhatib - Aberdeen, GB
Mike Wardley - Aberdeen, GB
Assignee:

Weatherford/Lamb, Inc. - Houston TX
International Classification:

E21B 10/60
US Classification:

175340, 175393
Abstract:

Apparatus and methods for drilling with casing. In an embodiment, methods and apparatus for deflecting casing using a diverter apparatus are disclosed. In another embodiment, the apparatus comprises a motor operating system disposed in a motor system housing, a shaft operatively connected to the motor operating system, the shaft having a passageway, and a divert assembly disposed to direct fluid flow selectively to the motor operating system and the passageway in the shaft. In another aspect, methods and apparatus for directionally drilling a casing into the formation are disclosed. Methods and apparatus for measuring the trajectory of a wellbore while directionally drilling a casing into the formation are also described.