Matthew Austin Hackworth

US Patent:

6648071, Nov 18, 2003

Filed:

Dec 26, 2001

Appl. No.:

10/035994

Inventors:

Matthew R. Hackworth - Pearland TX
Craig D. Johnson - Montgomery TX
Patrick W. Bixenman - Bartlesville OK

Assignee:

Schlumberger Technology Corporation - Sugar Land TX

International Classification:

E21B 2302

US Classification:

166207, 166195, 166117, 166 7751

Abstract:

A technique for connecting expandable tubulars. The technique comprises an expandable connector system that facilitates the connection of tubular components, such as tubulars used in wellbore environments.

US Patent:

6719064, Apr 13, 2004

Filed:

Feb 19, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/078228

Inventors:

Colin J. Price-Smith - Missouri City TX
Patrick W. Bixenman - Bartlesville OK
Craig D. Johnson - Montgomery TX
Matthew R. Hackworth - Pearland TX
Garry Sinclair - Aberdeen, GB

Assignee:

Schlumberger Technology Corporation - Sugar Land TX

International Classification:

E21B 33124

US Classification:

166387, 166 51, 166120, 166207, 166227

Abstract:

A well completion has an expanded tubing portion and an unexpanded tubing portion. A seal is provided on the unexpanded portion. In another embodiment, an expandable tubing is provided and a gravel pack operation is performed.

US Patent:

7048052, May 23, 2006

Filed:

Oct 30, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/697783

Inventors:

Matthew R. Hackworth - Pearland TX, US
Craig D. Johnson - Montgomery TX, US
Patrick W. Bixenman - Bartlesville OK, US

Assignee:

Schlumberger Technology Corporation - Sugar Land TX

International Classification:

E21B 43/08
E21B 43/10
E21B 17/46
F16B 5/07

US Classification:

166277, 166207, 1662426, 166384, 411 33, 285330, 285333, 403309, 403367

Abstract:

At least a first expandable tubular and a second expandable tubular are connected to each other by a connector system. The connector system is expandable and utilizes a plurality of extensions that may be used to create an interlocking engagement. The system design enables both the tubulars and the connector system to be expanded to an increased diameter.

US Patent:

7055609, Jun 6, 2006

Filed:

Jun 2, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/452894

Inventors:

Kevin W. Hayes - Missouri City TX, US
Craig D. Johnson - Letchworth, GB
Dennis L. Mills - Friendswood TX, US
Matthew R. Hackworth - Pearland TX, US
Michael D. Langlais - Houston TX, US
Martin Prado - Friendswood TX, US

Assignee:

Schlumberger Technology Corporation - Sugar Land TX

International Classification:

E21B 19/06
B66C 1/66

US Classification:

166380, 166 7752, 166 851, 81 5717, 2941022

Abstract:

A handling and assembly system and method for use in deploying tubing in a subterranean environment. A framework is used to linearly engage sequential tubular members as a tubing string is formed and run into a subterranean environment. The system also facilitates the disassembly of the individual tubular components from the tubing string.

US Patent:

7086476, Aug 8, 2006

Filed:

Jun 2, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/452322

Inventors:

Craig D. Johnson - Letchworth, GB
Matthew R. Hackworth - Pearland TX, US

Assignee:

Schlumberger Technology Corporation - Sugar Land TX

International Classification:

E21B 43/08

US Classification:

166380, 166207

Abstract:

The present system and method comprises an expandable device for use in wellbores. In one embodiment, the present device comprises a plurality of slots disposed within the device. The slots define expansion compensation portions, wherein the compensation portions facilitate radial expansion of the device while concurrently maintaining essentially constant the axial length of the device. The present technique also comprises a method of forming the device in accordance therewith.

US Patent:

7168485, Jan 30, 2007

Filed:

Jul 31, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/632174

Inventors:

Craig D Johnson - Letchworth, GB
Matthew R. Hackworth - Pearland TX, US
Kian Rasa - Ithaca NY, US
Christopher S. Del Campo - Houston TX, US
Rod W. Shampine - Houston TX, US
Claude J. Vercaemer - Paris, FR
Gerhard Schoonderbeek - Woking, GB

Assignee:

Schlumberger Technology Corporation - Sugar Land TX

International Classification:

E21B 43/10

US Classification:

166207, 166227

Abstract:

An expandable device, such as a sand screen, is used in a wellbore. The expandable device comprises an expandable base pipe and a filter layer that facilitates expansion of the device while maintaining filtering capability.

US Patent:

7168486, Jan 30, 2007

Filed:

Oct 30, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/697459

Inventors:

Matthew R. Hackworth - Pearland TX, US
Craig D. Johnson - Montgomery TX, US
Patrick W. Bixenman - Bartlesville OK, US

Assignee:

Schlumberger Technology Corporation - Sugar Land TX

International Classification:

E21B 43/10
E21B 23/02
E21B 17/46
F16B 35/02

US Classification:

1662426, 166207, 166384, 285330, 411419, 411437, 403311, 403364

Abstract:

A technique for connecting expandable tubulars. The technique comprises an expandable connector system that facilitates the connection of tubular components, such as tubulars used in wellbore environments.

US Patent:

7191842, Mar 20, 2007

Filed:

Mar 12, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/387105

Inventors:

Matthew R. Hackworth - Pearland TX, US
Craig D. Johnson - Letchworth, GB
Laurent N. Alteirac - Allees du Chablis, FR
Kevin W. Hayes - Missouri City TX, US
Don Eubank - Sugar Land TX, US
Joel McClurkin - Houston TX, US

Assignee:

Schlumberger Technology Corporation - Sugar Land TX

International Classification:

E21B 43/08
E21B 43/10
A61F 2/00

US Classification:

166384, 166207, 623 12, 623 117

Abstract:

A technique utilizes blocking members to resist contraction of expandables in wellbore environments. The technique comprises an expandable having a wall with a plurality of expandable cells. A plurality of blocking members cooperate with at least some of the cells to resist contraction of the expandable device once transitioned to a desired expanded state.