Michael Duane Moody

Address:

6214 Autumn Frst Dr, Houston, TX 77092

VIN:

1HGCP2F85BA100725

Make:

HONDA

Model:

ACCORD

Year:

2011

Address:

3 Lorrielake Ln, Houston, TX 77024

Phone:

(713)9720000

VIN:

1J4GA69197L113281

Make:

JEEP

Model:

WRANGLER UNLIMITED

Year:

2007

US Patent:

6761232, Jul 13, 2004

Filed:

Nov 11, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/292301

Inventors:

Michael J. Moody - Katy TX
William C. Paluch - Jersey Village TX

Assignee:

PathFinder Energy Services, Inc. - Houston TX

International Classification:

E21B 704

US Classification:

175 61, 175 73

Abstract:

A downhole tool for use in a well bore is provided. The tool includes a tool body and at least one elongated sprung member deployed on an outer surface thereof. The sprung member is configured to lie in a rest position substantially parallel to the outer surface and further includes at least one movable end that is movable with respect to the tool body. The tool further includes an actuation module deployed on the tool body. The actuation module is operably engaged with the sprung member, and disposed, upon actuation, to deflect said movable end thereof away from the rest position. Displacement of the movable end of the sprung member causes elastic spring biasing of the sprung member via bending thereof. The biasing urges the sprung member to return to the rest position upon de-actuation of the actuation module.

US Patent:

7083009, Aug 1, 2006

Filed:

Aug 4, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/633853

Inventors:

William C. Paluch - Jersey Village TX, US
Michael J. Moody - Katy TX, US

Assignee:

PathFinder Energy Services, Inc. - Houston TX

International Classification:

E21B 49/08
E21B 36/04

US Classification:

175 59, 166 60, 16625017, 166264, 7315228

Abstract:

A formation fluid sampling tool including at least one sample tank mounted in a tool collar. The tool collar includes a through bore and is disposed to be operatively coupled with a drill string such that each sample tank may receive a correspondingly preselected formation fluid sample without removing the drill string from a well bore. At least one of the sample tanks further includes an internal fluid separator movably disposed therein. The separator separates a sample chamber from a pressure balancing chamber in the sample tank. The pressure balancing chamber is disposed to be in fluid communication with drilling fluid exterior thereto. The sampling tool further includes a sample inlet port connected to the sample chamber by an inlet passageway.

US Patent:

7204325, Apr 17, 2007

Filed:

Feb 18, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/061339

Inventors:

Haoshi Song - Sugar Land TX, US
William C. Paluch - Jersey Village TX, US
Michael J. Moody - Katy TX, US

Assignee:

PathFinder Energy Services, Inc. - Houston TX

International Classification:

E21B 7/08

US Classification:

175 61, 175 73, 175230, 1753251

Abstract:

A steering tool for use in a well bore is disclosed. The tool includes at least one extendable and retractable blade deployed thereon. The blade is elastically spring biased radially inwards towards the tool such that upon removal of an actuating force, the blade retracts. In exemplary embodiments, the blade includes at least one spring-like, elastically deformable member disposed to elastically spring bias the blade. The spring-like member may include first and second elongated leg portions located on opposing sides of a sprung hairpin portion. Tools embodying this invention may be advantageous for small diameter applications.

US Patent:

7246664, Jul 24, 2007

Filed:

Sep 12, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/242112

Inventors:

Houman M. Shammai - Houston TX, US
John M. Michaels - Cypress TX, US
Michael J. Moody - Katy TX, US
Phillip Wills - Aberdeenshire, GB

Assignee:

Baker Hughes Incorporated - Houston TX

International Classification:

E21B 49/08

US Classification:

166264, 166100

Abstract:

A method and apparatus for maintaining the single phase integrity of a deep well formation sample that is removed to the surface comprises a vacuum jacket insulated single working cylinder divided by two free pistons into three variable volume chambers. The intermediate chamber is pre-charged with a fixed quantity of high pressure gas. Wellbore fluid freely admitted to one end chamber bears against one free piston to further compress the gas. The formation sample is pumped into the other end chamber to first, displace the wellbore fluid from the first end chamber and, sequentially, to further compress the gas to preserve the sample phase state upon removal to the surface.

US Patent:

7383897, Jun 10, 2008

Filed:

Jun 17, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/155165

Inventors:

Michael J. Moody - Katy TX, US
Haoshi Song - Sugar Land TX, US
Jay Milton Eppink - Spring TX, US
William C. Paluch - Jersey Village TX, US

Assignee:

PathFinder Energy Services, Inc. - Houston TX

International Classification:

E21B 7/08

US Classification:

175 73, 175 61, 175 76

Abstract:

A downhole steering tool is disclosed. The steering tool includes a rotatable shaft, a substantially non-rotating tool body deployed about the shaft, and a plurality of force application members deployed on the steering tool body. The steering tool further includes a bendable section deployed in the steering tool body. The bendable section is disposed to bend preferentially relative to the steering tool body under an applied bending load. The use of a steering tool body having a bendable section tends to advantageously reduce bending stresses in the steering tool body during use. Moreover, tools embodying this invention may be suitable for higher dogleg severity applications.

US Patent:

7621325, Nov 24, 2009

Filed:

Jan 29, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/668385

Inventors:

Houman M. Shammai - Houston TX, US
John M. Michaels - Cypress TX, US
James T. Cernosek - Missouri City TX, US
Michael J. Moody - Katy TX, US
Phillip Wills - Aberdeenshire, GB

Assignee:

Baker Hughes Incorporated - Houston TX

International Classification:

E21B 49/10

US Classification:

166264, 166100

Abstract:

A method and apparatus for maintaining the single phase integrity of a deep well formation sample that is removed to the surface comprises a vacuum jacket insulated single working cylinder divided by two free pistons into three variable volume chambers. The intermediate chamber is pre-charged with a fixed quantity of high pressure gas. Wellbore fluid freely admitted to one end chamber bears against one free piston to further compress the gas. The formation sample is pumped into the other end chamber to first, displace the wellbore fluid from the first end chamber and, sequentially, to further compress the gas to preserve the sample phase state upon removal to the surface.

US Patent:

7905286, Mar 15, 2011

Filed:

Oct 1, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/243529

Inventors:

Michael J. Moody - Katy TX, US
John M. Michaels - Cypress TX, US

Assignee:

Baker Hughes Incorporated - Houston TX

International Classification:

E21B 29/06
E21B 33/13
E21B 43/11

US Classification:

166298, 166 551, 166 552

Abstract:

Apparatus and methods for forming and sealing a hole in the sidewall of a borehole are provided. The method may include conveying a carrier into the borehole, forming the hole in the sidewall using a bit, and sealing at least a portion of the hole by leaving at least a portion of the bit in the hole. An apparatus includes a carrier conveyable into the borehole, and a bit disposed on the carrier that forms the hole in a sidewall, the bit including a sealing portion that seals at least a portion of the hole.

US Patent:

8118099, Feb 21, 2012

Filed:

Oct 1, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/243415

Inventors:

Michael J. Moody - Katy TX, US
John M. Michaels - Cypress TX, US

Assignee:

Baker Hughes Incorporated - Houston TX

International Classification:

E21B 10/32
E21B 29/08
E21B 43/112

US Classification:

166298, 166 558, 166100, 175 81, 175265, 175266

Abstract:

A method for forming and sealing a hole in a sidewall of a borehole may include conveying a bit and a sealer into the borehole using a carrier, forming a hole in the sidewall using the bit, and introducing a sealant from the sealer to the hole along a surface portion of the bit. An apparatus for forming and sealing a hole in a sidewall of a borehole includes a carrier conveyable into the borehole, a bit disposed on the carrier that forms the hole in a sidewall, and a sealer operable to introduce a sealant to the hole along a surface portion of the bit.