James Stone

Partial Web In Tray Corners

Application

#6505769 Jan 14, 2003

Filed

Apr 19, 2001

Inventor

James L. Stone (Grand Rapids, MI)

Appl. No.

09/838496

Assignee

Caraustar Custom Packaging (Grand Rapids, MI)

International Classification

B65D 524

U.S. Classification

229186, 22912535, 229941, 493 59, 493 63, 493162

Abstract

A tray composed of a unitary, continuous blank has an inner surface and an outer surface. The tray comprises a bottom wall, a plurality of sidewalls extending upwardly from the bottom wall and a plurality of minor flaps. Each of the plurality of minor flaps is connected to one of the sidewalls via a fold line and has a respective outer edge. At least one of the minor flaps is connected to a sidewall via a first cut score. The first cut score extends upwardly from the bottom wall without extending to an outer edge of the minor flap. The at least one minor flap is separated from the sidewall via a knife cut. The knife cut extends from near the outer edge of the minor flap downward toward and near the first cut score. The at least one minor flap has a second cut score formed therein. The second cut score extends from near the separation means.

Claim

What is claimed is: 1. A tray composed of a unitary, continuous blank having an inner surface and an outer surface, the tray comprising a bottom wall, a plurality of sidewalls extending upwardly from the bottom wall and a plurality of minor flaps, each of the plurality of minor flaps being connected to one of the plurality of sidewalls via a fold line and having a respective outer edge, at least one of the plurality of minor flaps being connected to one of the plurality of sidewalls via a first cut score, the first cut score extending upwardly from the bottom wall without extending to the outer edge of the at least one of the plurality of minor flaps, the at least one of the plurality of minor flaps having means to separate from the one of the plurality of sidewalls, the separation means extending from near the outer edge of the at least one of the plurality of minor flaps downward toward and near the first cut score, the at least one of the plurality of minor flaps having a second cut score formed therein, the second cut score extending from near the separation means, the first and second cut scores being formed from opposing surfaces of the blank so as to form a partial web. 2. The tray of claim 1, wherein the first cut score is located on an inner surface of the tray and the second cut score is located on an outer surface of the tray. 3. The tray of claim 1, wherein the first cut score is located on an outer surface of the tray and the second cut score is located on an inner surface of the tray. 4.

Fiber Optic Tester

Application

#7060966 Jun 13, 2006

Filed

Oct 27, 2004

Inventor

Ralph Taylor (Lee's Summit, MO) · Harold King (Kansas City, MO) · Michael Bequette (Lansing, KS) · James R. Stone (Lake Tapawingo, MO) · Russ May (Prairie Village, KS)

Appl. No.

10/976144

Assignee

DIT-MCO International Corporation (Kansas City, MO)

International Classification

G01J 1/42

U.S. Classification

25022715, 324512

Abstract

A fiber optic tester () broadly comprises a testing unit () to take measurements across two test points (), a processing unit () to locate faults by analyzing the measurements, a switching unit () that can connect termination points () of a electrical circuit () to the test points () in a sequence controlled by the processing unit (), and a fiber unit () to test a optical circuit (). The tester () may also include an electrical harness () or an optical harness to connect the electrical circuit () to the switching unit () or the optical circuit () to the fiber unit (). The processing unit () is preferably programed with interconnection information of the circuits () and internal characteristics of the tester (). Using the interconnection information and the internal characteristics, the processing unit () may accurately detect faults within the circuits ().

Methods For Using A Formation Tester

Application

#7216533 May 15, 2007

Filed

May 19, 2005

Inventor

Malcolm D. McGregor (The Woodlands, TX) · Gregory N. Gilbert (Sugar Land, TX) · Mark A. Proett (Missouri City, TX) · James M. Fogal (Houston, TX) · David Welshans (Damon, TX) · Glenn C. Gray (Austin, TX) · Svetozar Simeonov (Houston, TX) · Laban M. Marsh (Houston, TX) · Jean Michel Beique (Katy, TX) · James E. Stone (Porter, TX)

Appl. No.

11/132475

Assignee

Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. (Houston, TX)

International Classification

E21B 21/08, E21B 47/06

U.S. Classification

7315227, 7315251

Abstract

A method of testing a downhole formation using a formation tester on a drill string. The formation tester is disposed downhole on a drill string and a formation test is performed by forming a seal between a formation probe assembly and the formation. A drawdown piston then creates a volume within a cylinder to draw formation fluid into the volume through the probe assembly. The pressure of the fluid within the cylinder is monitored. The formation test procedure may then be adjusted. The test procedure may be adjusted to account for the bubble point pressure of the fluid being monitored. The pressure may monitored to verify a proper seal is formed or is being maintained. The test procedure may also be performed by maintaining a substantially constant drawdown rate using a hydraulic threshold or a variable restrictor.

Mwd Formation Tester

Application

#7395879 Jul 8, 2008

Filed

Apr 16, 2007

Inventor

Pedro Segura (Austin, TX) · Mark A. Sitka (Richmond, TX) · Gregory N. Gilbert (Sugar Land, TX) · Preston N. Weintraub (The Woodlands, TX) · Tony T. Vu (Pearland, TX) · Kristopher V. Sherrill (Humble, TX) · David M. Welshans (Damon, TX) · James E. Stone (Porter, TX)

Appl. No.

11/735901

Assignee

Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. (Houston, TX)

International Classification

E21B 49/10

U.S. Classification

175 50, 175 59, 166100, 7315222, 7315226

Abstract

An apparatus including a drill collar having an outer surface, an assembly for interaction with an earth formation coupled to the drill collar, the assembly including a first member to extend beyond the drill collar outer surface and a second member to extend beyond the first member and toward the earth formation to receive formation fluids. An apparatus including an MWD tool having an outer surface, a formation testing assembly coupled to the MWD tool, the formation testing assembly recessed beneath the outer surface in a first position and including a piston to extend beyond the outer surface to a second position and an inner sampling member to extend beyond the piston to a third position.

Downhole Probe Assembly

Application

#7603897 Oct 20, 2009

Filed

May 20, 2005

Inventor

Gregory N. Gilbert (Sugar Land, TX) · Mark A. Sitka (Richmond, TX) · Malcolm Douglas McGregor (The Woodlands, TX) · Glenn C. Gray (Austin, TX) · Christopher Anthony Maranuk (Houston, TX) · James E. Stone (Porter, TX) · Kristopher V. Sherrill (Humble, TX)

Appl. No.

11/133643

Assignee

Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. (Houston, TX)

International Classification

E21B 49/00

U.S. Classification

7315225

Abstract

A downhole, extendable apparatus and methods of use are described and claimed herein. In one embodiment, the extendable apparatus includes a piston that extends toward a borehole wall, the piston having an inner sampling member that is also extendable. The sampling member may be further extended to engage the borehole wall and penetrate the formation. The sampling member may also include a screen and an inner scraper or wiper that frictionally engages the screen and reciprocates to remove debris from the screen. The piston may comprise a seal pad having an internal cavity for receiving a volume of fluid. In another embodiment, the extendable apparatus comprises multiple, concentric pistons for extending the sampling member further toward the borehole wall than is possible with a single piston. The extendable apparatus may also include a retraction contact switch and position indicator.

Methods And Apparatus For Measuring Formation Properties

Application

#7966875 Jun 28, 2011

Filed

Apr 19, 2008

Inventor

Mark A. Proett (Missouri City, TX) · James M. Fogal (Houston, TX) · James H. Dudley (Spring, TX) · Laban M. Marsh (Houston, TX) · David Welshans (Damon, TX) · Jean Michel Beique (Katy, TX) · William E. Hendricks (Kingwood, TX) · Gregory N. Gilbert (Sugar Land, TX) · Mark A. Sitka (Richmond, TX) · James E. Stone (Porter, TX)

Appl. No.

12/106287

Assignee

Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. (Houston, TX)

International Classification

E21B 21/00, E21B 49/08

U.S. Classification

7315222, 7315224

Abstract

This application relates to various methods and apparatus for rapidly obtaining accurate formation property data from a drilled earthen borehole. Quickly obtaining accurate formation property data, including formation fluid pressure, is vital to beneficially describing the various formations being intersected. For example, methods are disclosed for collecting numerous property values with a minimum of downhole tools, correcting and calibrating downhole measurements and sensors, and developing complete formation predictors and models by acquiring a diverse set of direct formation measurements, such as formation fluid pressure and temperature. Also disclosed are various methods of using of accurately and quickly obtained formation property data.