Robert J Crow

US Patent:

6565093, May 20, 2003

Filed:

Mar 1, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/797508

Inventors:

Stephen L. Crow - Coppell TX
William D. Henderson - Tioga TX
Timothy E. Harms - The Colony TX
Robert W. Crow - Irving TX
Ralph Jones - Dallas TX

Assignee:

Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. - Dallas TX

International Classification:

E21B 33128

US Classification:

277337, 277338, 277616, 277626

Abstract:

A seal structure is provided for a downhole tool. In a described embodiment, a seal structure includes a seal support ring having at least one annular groove formed thereon and a longitudinal axis. At least one seal is included in the seal structure. The seal is disposed at least partially in the groove, and the seal is bonded to the ring. An annular recess is positioned longitudinally between opposing side walls of the groove. The recess may be formed in a body of the seal.

US Patent:

6702018, Mar 9, 2004

Filed:

Aug 10, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/927217

Inventors:

Ronald W. McGregor - Carrollton TX
Travis T. Hailey - Sugar Land TX
William David Henderson - Tioga TX
Robert L. Crow - Irving TX
Philip D. Nguyen - Duncan OK

Assignee:

Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. - Dallas TX

International Classification:

E21B 4304

US Classification:

166278, 166227, 166 51

Abstract:

An apparatus and method for gravel packing an interval of a wellbore comprises an outer tubular ( ), which forms a first annulus with the wellbore, and an inner tubular ( ) disposed within the outer tubular ( ) forming a second annulus therebetween. Within the second annulus is an axially extending production pathway ( ) and an axially extending slurry passageway ( ), which is defined between a channel ( ) and the inner tubular ( ). The outer tubular ( ) has outlets ( ) that are substantially aligned with outlets ( ) of the channel ( ). The portions of both the outer and inner tubulars ( ) adjacent the production pathway ( ) have openings ( ). When a fluid slurry containing gravel is injected through the slurry passageway ( ), the fluid slurry exits through the outlets ( ) leaving gravel in the first annulus, thereby gravel packing the interval.

US Patent:

6789624, Sep 14, 2004

Filed:

May 31, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/160216

Inventors:

Ronald W. McGregor - Carrollton TX
Robert Crow - Irving TX
David A. Hejl - Dallas TX
Ronald A. Gibson - Duncan OK

Assignee:

Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. - Houston TX

International Classification:

E21B 4304

US Classification:

166278, 166 51, 166228

Abstract:

An apparatus and method for gravel packing an interval of a wellbore comprises an outer tubular ( ), which forms a first annulus with the wellbore, and an sand control screen ( ) disposed within the outer tubular ( ) forming a second annulus therebetween. Within the second annulus is an axially extending production pathway ( ) and an axially extending slurry passageway ( ), which is defined between a sheet member ( ) positioned on the sand control screen ( ) and a channel ( ). The outer tubular ( ) has outlets ( ) that are substantially aligned with outlets ( ) of the channel ( ). When a fluid slurry containing gravel is injected through the slurry passageway ( ), the fluid slurry exits through the outlets ( ) leaving gravel in the first annulus, thereby gravel packing the interval.

US Patent:

6814139, Nov 9, 2004

Filed:

Oct 17, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/272875

Inventors:

David A. Hejl - Dallas TX
Robert W. Crow - Irving TX

Assignee:

Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. - Dallas TX

International Classification:

E21B 4304

US Classification:

166 51, 166278, 166235, 166236

Abstract:

A gravel packing apparatus comprises multiple joints each having substantially the same construction and each having a perforated outer tubular ( ) positioned around a sand control screen ( ) including a slurry passageway ( ) and a production pathway ( ) therebetween. First and second transition members ( ) are disposed at opposite ends of each joint. When two such joints are connected together, the second transition member ( ) of one joint is proximate the first transition member ( ) of the next joint such that a fluid traveling from the slurry passageway ( ) of one joint to the slurry passageway ( ) of the next joint travels from the exterior to the interior of the second transition member ( ) of the one joint and from the interior to the exterior of the first transition member ( ) of the next joint.

US Patent:

6932157, Aug 23, 2005

Filed:

Mar 9, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/796467

Inventors:

Ronald W. McGregor - Carrollton TX, US
William David Henderson - Tioga TX, US
Robert W. Crow - Irving TX, US
Philip D. Nguyen - Duncan OK, US

Assignee:

Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. - Houston TX

International Classification:

E21B043/04

US Classification:

166278, 166 51, 166227

Abstract:

An apparatus () and method for treating an interval of a wellbore comprises an outer tubular () disposed within the wellbore. A sand control screen () is disposed within the outer tubular (). A slurry passageway () is formed between the sand control screen () and outer tubular (). In addition, a production pathway () is formed between the sand control screen () and outer tubular (). When the apparatus () is in an operable position, the region between the outer tubular () and the wellbore serves as a primary path for delivery of a fluid slurry, the production pathway () serves as a secondary path for delivery of the fluid slurry if the primary path becomes blocked and the slurry passageway () serves as a tertiary path for delivery of the fluid slurry if the primary and secondary paths become blocked.

US Patent:

7243724, Jul 17, 2007

Filed:

Sep 7, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/937152

Inventors:

Ronald W. McGregor - Carrollton TX, US
William David Henderson - Tioga TX, US
Robert W. Crow - Irving TX, US
Philip D. Nguyen - Duncan OK, US
David A. Hejl - Dallas TX, US
Ronald A. Gibson - Duncan OK, US

Assignee:

Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. - Houston TX

International Classification:

E21B 43/04

US Classification:

166278, 166 51, 166227

Abstract:

An apparatus () and method for treating an interval of a wellbore comprises an outer tubular () disposed within the wellbore. A sand control screen () is disposed within the outer tubular (). A treatment fluid passageway () is formed between the sand control screen () and outer tubular (). In addition, a production pathway () is formed between the sand control screen () and outer tubular (). When the apparatus () is in an operable position, the region between the outer tubular () and the wellbore serves as a primary path for delivery of a treatment fluid, the production pathway () serves as a secondary path for delivery of the treatment fluid if the primary path becomes blocked and the treatment fluid passageway () serves as a tertiary path for delivery of the treatment fluid if the primary and secondary paths become blocked.

US Patent:

7252149, Aug 7, 2007

Filed:

Jun 15, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/868076

Inventors:

Robert W. Crow - Irving TX, US

Assignee:

Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. - Houston TX

International Classification:

E21B 34/06

US Classification:

166373, 166285, 166323, 166320

Abstract:

A safety valve lock out system and method. In a described embodiment, a method of locking out a safety valve in a subterranean well includes the steps of: flowing a hardenable fluid into the safety valve; and preventing a closure device of the safety valve from closing with the hardenable fluid.

US Patent:

20080311776, Dec 18, 2008

Filed:

Jun 18, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/764387

Inventors:

Morris W. Cox - McKinney TX, US
Robert W. Crow - Irving TX, US
Brent M. Green - Dallas TX, US
Ronald W. McGregor - Carrollton TX, US

Assignee:

HALLIBURTON ENERGY SERVICES, INC. - Carrollton TX

International Classification:

H01R 4/60
E21B 43/00

US Classification:

439192, 166313

Abstract:

A well completion system, including a packer and a lower signal line connector carried on tubing below the packer. An upper signal line connector is carried on an upper tubing section. The upper tubing is adapted for lowering through the packer into sealing contact with the lower tubing and for operatively connecting the upper signal line connector to the lower signal line connector. A lug on the upper tubing and a profile in the lower tubing interact to rotate the upper connector into alignment with the lower connector. An upper signal line extends from a surface location down the upper tubing to the upper connector. A lower signal line extends from the lower connector down the lower tubing to downhole sensors and/or actuators.