David L Steele

US Patent:

6382323, May 7, 2002

Filed:

Mar 21, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/531861

Inventors:

John C. Gano - Carrollton TX
David J. Steele - Irving TX

Assignee:

Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. - Dallas TX

International Classification:

E21B 2301

US Classification:

166382, 166212, 166217

Abstract:

A releasable no-go tool and associated methods provide enhanced capabilities in positioning an item of equipment in a wellbore. In a described embodiment, a releasable no-go tool includes a circumferentially continuous key which is radially outwardly displaced by a series of pistons. In use, the tool is interconnected in a tubing string, which is lowered into a casing string in a wellbore. The casing string has a nipple interconnected therein, the nipple having an internal profile. The tool is positioned below the nipple, pressure is applied to the tubing string to extend the key, and the tubing string is raised to thereby engage the key with the profile.

US Patent:

6729410, May 4, 2004

Filed:

Feb 26, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/083020

Inventors:

David J. Steele - Irving TX

Assignee:

Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. - Carrollton TX

International Classification:

E21B 4300

US Classification:

166313, 166384, 1662426, 1662423

Abstract:

A multiple tube structure provides enhanced utilization of limited cross-sectional area in a wellbore. In a described embodiment, a tube system includes multiple tubular members rigidly attached to each other along axial lengths thereof. The tubular members are configured so that they conform to an interior of a generally D-shaped portion of a circle.

US Patent:

6863130, Mar 8, 2005

Filed:

Jan 21, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/348212

Inventors:

David J. Steele - Irving TX, US
John C. Gano - Carrollton TX, US

Assignee:

Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. - Dallas TX

International Classification:

E21B043/00

US Classification:

166380, 166384, 166207

Abstract:

A multi-layer deformable composite construction. In a described embodiment, a method of expanding a structure in a wellbore includes the steps of: positioning the structure in an unexpanded configuration in the wellbore, the structure including a wall made up of multiple layers; expanding the structure to an expanded configuration while permitting relative displacement between the layers; and then preventing relative displacement between the layers.

US Patent:

6915855, Jul 12, 2005

Filed:

Jan 27, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/765335

Inventors:

David J. Steele - Irving TX, US
Ernest C. Bailey - Dallas TX, US
Jody R. McGlothen - Waxahachie TX, US

Assignee:

Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. - Houston TX

International Classification:

E21B007/08
E21B023/00

US Classification:

166313, 166 50, 1661176, 166207

Abstract:

An expanding wellbore junction system, apparatus and methods are provided for forming a sealed wellbore intersection in a subterranean well. In one described method, an expandable wellbore junction is expanded within an under-reamed cavity in a wellbore. Intersecting tubular legs of the wellbore junction are then drifted using a drifting apparatus. A deflection device may be used to direct a drift of the drifting apparatus into a selected one of the wellbore junction legs.

US Patent:

6935422, Aug 30, 2005

Filed:

Jan 27, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/765757

Inventors:

David J. Steele - Irving TX, US
Ernest C. Bailey - Dallas TX, US
Jody R. McGlothen - Waxahachie TX, US

Assignee:

Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. - Houston TX

International Classification:

E21B007/08

US Classification:

166 50, 1661176

Abstract:

An expanding wellbore junction system, apparatus and methods are provided for forming a sealed wellbore intersection in a subterranean well. In one described method, an expandable wellbore junction is expanded within an under-reamed cavity in a wellbore. Intersecting tubular legs of the wellbore junction are then drifted using a drifting apparatus. A deflection device may be used to direct a drift of the drifting apparatus into a selected one of the wellbore junction legs.

US Patent:

7000695, Feb 21, 2006

Filed:

May 2, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/137611

Inventors:

David J. Steele - Irving TX, US
Ernest C. Bailey - Dallas TX, US
Jody R. McGlothen - Waxahachie TX, US

Assignee:

Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. - Houston TX

International Classification:

E21B 7/08
E21B 23/00

US Classification:

1661176, 166 50, 1662421

Abstract:

An expanding wellbore junction system, apparatus and methods are provided for forming a sealed wellbore intersection in a subterranean well. In one described method, an expandable wellbore junction is expanded within an under-reamed cavity in a wellbore. Intersecting tubular legs of the wellbore junction are then drifted using a drifting apparatus. A deflection device may be used to direct a drift of the drifting apparatus into a selected one of the wellbore junction legs.

US Patent:

7032675, Apr 25, 2006

Filed:

Oct 6, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/681020

Inventors:

David Joe Steele - Irving TX, US
Joseph D. Parlin - Plano TX, US
Michael Wade Meaders - Pilot Point TX, US
Dan P. Saurer - Richardson TX, US

Assignee:

Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. - Houston TX

International Classification:

E21B 43/00

US Classification:

166373, 166386, 166205, 166303

Abstract:

Methods of operating a downhole tool comprise thermally-controlling the tool by sensing a temperature and controlling the tool in response to the sensed temperature. Thermally-controlled downhole tools comprise a control element responsive to a change in temperature that control flow into, out of, or through a wellbore. Methods and systems for servicing a wellbore comprise using a thermally-controlled tool comprising a thermally-controlled valve (TCV) in a wellbore. The TCV includes a valve body comprising an injection port for allowing material to flow into or out of the wellbore and an opening/closing mechanism for regulating flow of the material through the injection port in response to a change in temperature. The valve body may be coupled to a downhole conduit. A plurality of TCV's may be arranged in the wellbore to control the injection of steam into the wellbore or the recovery of oil from the wellbore.

US Patent:

7063163, Jun 20, 2006

Filed:

Nov 24, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/997619

Inventors:

David J. Steele - Irving TX, US
John C. Gano - Carrollton TX, US

Assignee:

Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. - Houston TX

International Classification:

E21B 43/00

US Classification:

166380, 166207, 166384

Abstract:

A multi-layer deformable composite construction. In a described embodiment, a method of expanding a structure in a wellbore includes the steps of: positioning the structure in an unexpanded configuration in the wellbore, the structure including a wall made up of multiple layers; expanding the structure to an expanded configuration while permitting relative displacement between the layers; and then preventing relative displacement between the layers.