Jeffrey M Bode

US Patent:

6371210, Apr 16, 2002

Filed:

Oct 10, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/685368

Inventors:

Jeffrey Bode - The Woodlands TX
Eric Lauritzen - Kingwood TX

Assignee:

Weatherford/Lamb, Inc. - Houston TX

International Classification:

E21B 4308

US Classification:

166370, 166233, 166236

Abstract:

The present invention provides an apparatus for use in a wellbore to compensate for pressure differentials between fluid in the wellbore and fluid in an oil bearing formation therearound. In one aspect of the invention, an apparatus is provided for insertion in a string of screened tubulars in a horizontal wellbore. The device includes an inner tubular body portion having apertures in the wall thereof for passing oil, an outer tubular body and a pathway therebetween permitting oil from a formation to migrate into the inner body. Disposed around the inner body is an axially movable member to selectively cover and expose the apertures of the inner body, thereby permitting fluid to flow therethough.

US Patent:

6510896, Jan 28, 2003

Filed:

May 4, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/849624

Inventors:

Jeffrey Bode - The Woodlands TX
Craig Fishbeck - Houston TX
Bill Rouse - Houston TX
Ronnie S. Royer - Lafayette LA

Assignee:

Weatherford/Lamb, Inc. - Houston TX

International Classification:

E21B 4302

US Classification:

166276, 166278, 166387, 166 51, 166205, 166229

Abstract:

In one aspect of the invention apparatus and methods are provided for completing a wellbore using expandable sand screen. An apparatus including a section of expandable sand screen, and an expanding member is disposed in the wellbore on a tubular run-in string. Thereafter, the expandable sand screen is expanded in a producing area of the wellbore.

US Patent:

6612481, Sep 2, 2003

Filed:

Jul 30, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/917960

Inventors:

Jeffrey M. Bode - The Woodlands TX

Assignee:

Weatherford/Lamb, Inc. - Houston TX

International Classification:

B23K 3102

US Classification:

228143, 228145, 228146, 2281736, 2989662, 210170

Abstract:

An apparatus and method of manufacturing a wellscreen for subterranean use in oil, gas, and water wells, incorporating numerous automated processes, whereby layers of mesh are continuously sintered to a perforated strip, formed into a tube, placed over a perforated base pipe, and sealed with end rings.

US Patent:

6644412, Nov 11, 2003

Filed:

Apr 25, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/844748

Inventors:

Jeffrey Bode - The Woodlands TX
Craig Fishbeck - Houston TX
Tom Hill - Kingwood TX

Assignee:

Weatherford/Lamb, Inc. - Houston TX

International Classification:

E21B 4308

US Classification:

166373, 166233, 166236

Abstract:

An apparatus and method of controlling the flow of hydrocarbons into and/or out of a string of tubing disposed in a wellbore. In one embodiment, the apparatus comprises a tubular member having at least one aperture formed in a wall thereof and a sleeve disposed radially outward of the tubular member. The sleeve is selectively movable between a first position and a second position to control the flow between the outside and the inside of the tubular member. In one aspect, the apparatus further comprises a biasing member disposed adjacent the sleeve and adapted to apply a force against the sleeve in an axial direction and further comprises a piston adapted to receive a hydraulic pressure to move the sleeve against the force of the biasing member. In another aspect, the apparatus further comprises a electromechanical device adapted to selectively move the sleeve between the first position and the second position and further comprises a control line adapted to conduct an electrical current. In another embodiment, the apparatus comprises a tubular member having at least one aperture formed therein and a fixed ring and a rotatable ring disposed radially outward of the tubular member.

US Patent:

6832649, Dec 21, 2004

Filed:

Jan 17, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/347527

Inventors:

Jeffrey Bode - The Woodlands TX
Craig Fishbeck - Houston TX
Bill Rouse - Houston TX
Ronnie S. Royer - Lafayette LA

Assignee:

Weatherford/Lamb, Inc. - Houston TX

International Classification:

E21B 4504

US Classification:

166278, 166381, 166387

Abstract:

In one aspect of the invention apparatus and methods are provided for completing a wellbore using expandable sand screen. An apparatus including a section of expandable sand screen, and an expanding member is disposed in the wellbore on a tubular run-in string. Thereafter, the expandable sand screen is expanded in a producing area of the wellbore.

US Patent:

6883613, Apr 26, 2005

Filed:

Jul 24, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/626042

Inventors:

Jeffrey Bode - The Woodlands TX, US
Craig Fishbeck - Houston TX, US
Tom Hill - Kingwood TX, US

Assignee:

Weatherford/Lamb, Inc. - Houston TX

International Classification:

E21B043/08

US Classification:

166373, 166233, 166236

Abstract:

An apparatus and method of controlling the flow of hydrocarbons into and/or out of a string of tubing disposed in a wellbore. In one embodiment, the apparatus comprises a tubular member having at least one aperture formed in a wall thereof and a sleeve disposed radially outward of the tubular member. The sleeve is selectively movable between a first position and a second position to control the flow between the outside and the inside of the tubular member. In one aspect, the apparatus further comprises a biasing member disposed adjacent the sleeve and adapted to apply a force against the sleeve in an axial direction and further comprises a piston adapted to receive a hydraulic pressure to move the sleeve against the force of the biasing member. In another aspect, the apparatus further comprises a electromechanical device adapted to selectively move the sleeve between the first position and the second position and further comprises a control line adapted to conduct an electrical current. In another embodiment, the apparatus comprises a tubular member having at least one aperture formed therein and a fixed ring and a rotatable ring disposed radially outward of the tubular member.

US Patent:

7048061, May 23, 2006

Filed:

Feb 21, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/372631

Inventors:

Jeffrey Bode - The Woodlands TX, US
Craig Fishbeck - Conroe TX, US
Tyson L. Dailey - Katy TX, US

Assignee:

Weatherford/Lamb, Inc. - Houston TX

International Classification:

E21B 43/08

US Classification:

166369, 166205, 166227, 166236, 166380

Abstract:

A connector for providing a pathway between a first screened tubing and a second screened tubing. In one embodiment, the connector includes an annular pipe coupled to the first screened tubing at a first end and coupled to the second screened tubing at a second end. The annular pipe defines a plurality of channels disposed therein. The channels are configured to provide the pathway between the first screened tubing and the second screened tubing.

US Patent:

7059401, Jun 13, 2006

Filed:

Apr 25, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/113657

Inventors:

Jeffrey Bode - The Woodlands TX, US
Craig Fishbeck - Houston TX, US
Tom Hill - Kingwood TX, US

Assignee:

Weatherford/Lamb, Inc. - Houston TX

International Classification:

E21B 43/08

US Classification:

166 51, 166233, 166236

Abstract:

An apparatus and method of controlling the flow of hydrocarbons into and/or out of a string of tubing disposed in a wellbore. In one embodiment, the apparatus comprises a tubular member having at least one aperture formed in a wall thereof and a sleeve disposed radially outward of the tubular member. The sleeve is selectively movable between a first position and a second position to control the flow between the outside and the inside of the tubular member. In one aspect, the apparatus further comprises a biasing member disposed adjacent the sleeve and adapted to apply a force against the sleeve in an axial direction and further comprises a piston adapted to receive a hydraulic pressure to move the sleeve against the force of the biasing member. In another aspect, the apparatus further comprises a electromechanical device adapted to selectively move the sleeve between the first position and the second position and further comprises a control line adapted to conduct an electrical current. In another embodiment, the apparatus comprises a tubular member having at least one aperture formed therein and a fixed ring and a rotatable ring disposed radially outward of the tubular member.