JOHN BRADEN
Architects at Dahl Ln, Anchorage, AK
License number
Alaska AELP10151
Issued Date
Jun 16, 2000
Effective Date
Nov 11, 2015
Expiration Date
Dec 31, 2017
Category
Architects, Engineers and Land Surveyors
Address
Address
2115 Dahl Ln, Anchorage, AK 99503
Professional information
Heavy Wax Stimulation Diverting Agent
US Patent:
7552770, Jun 30, 2009
Filed:
Oct 13, 2005
Appl. No.:
11/249576
Inventors:
John C. Braden - Anchorage AK, US
Assignee:
ConocoPhillips Company - Houston TX
International Classification:
E21B 43/04, E21B 43/14
US Classification:
166278, 166191, 1663051, 166313
Abstract:
A method and composition for isolating a selected subterranean formation in a subterranean formation having a gravel pack over a plurality of producing zones.
In-Situ Zonal Isolation And Treatment Of Wells
US Patent:
2013012, May 23, 2013
Filed:
Jan 17, 2013
Appl. No.:
13/743498
Inventors:
John C. Braden - Anchorage AK, US
Dan E. VENHAUS - Chugiak AK, US
Dan E. VENHAUS - Chugiak AK, US
Assignee:
CONOCOPHILLIPS COMPANY - Houston TX
International Classification:
E21B 43/12
US Classification:
166281
Abstract:
This invention relates to a process for isolating one or more segments of a gravel packed well from other segments to treat the isolated segments and easily re-establish flow from the other segments after the treatment. The treatment includes techniques for enhancing or permanently blocking production from the isolated segment. The process includes the installation of a removable sealing element and a permeability poison that forms a fluid seal to prevent longitudinal fluid flow along the annular production space outside the tubular production pipe. With wireline or other low-cost wellbore workover systems, access is re-engaged with the secluded formation including removal of plugs and fluid seals within the tubular production pipe. The inventive process allows enhanced recovery of fluids by focusing treatments on problem areas without harming productive segments of the well.
In-Situ Zonal Isolation For Sand Controlled Wells
US Patent:
8403047, Mar 26, 2013
Filed:
Jan 26, 2010
Appl. No.:
12/694082
Inventors:
Curtis G. Blount - Katy TX, US
John C. Braden - Anchorage AK, US
Dan E. Venhaus - Chugiak AK, US
John C. Braden - Anchorage AK, US
Dan E. Venhaus - Chugiak AK, US
Assignee:
ConocoPhillips Company - Houston TX
International Classification:
E21B 33/12
US Classification:
166285, 166279, 166192
Abstract:
A process for sealing off one or more segments of a gravel packed well to reduce the production of undesirable fluids. The process includes the installation of a removable plug and the installation of a removable sealant at a location in the gravel packing to separate portions of the formation that produce desirable products from portions that produce less desirable products. A flow poison is then squeezed into the portion of the formation that produces less desirable products. With wireline or other low-cost wellbore workover systems, access is re-engaged with the preferred formation including removal of plugs and sealants without mechanical drilling. The process allows increased production of preferred fluids by preventing less or non preferred fluids from displacing the preferred fluids and also reduces lifting costs that would otherwise be expended for lifting and expenses related to separating and disposing of non preferred fluids.
Coring With Tubing Run Tools From A Producing Well
US Patent:
5211715, May 18, 1993
Filed:
Aug 30, 1991
Appl. No.:
7/752704
Inventors:
John C. Braden - Anchorage AK
Curtis G. Blount - Wasilla AK
David J. Blumer - Plano TX
Curtis G. Blount - Wasilla AK
David J. Blumer - Plano TX
Assignee:
Atlantic Richfield Company - Los Angeles CA
International Classification:
E21B 706, E21B 2516
US Classification:
175 58
Abstract:
Core samples are obtained through production wells by inserting a milling tool through the production tubing string on the distal end of coilable tubing to mill out a window in the well casing. The milling tool is deflected by a whipstock set in the casing at a predetermined point and encased in cement which, upon setting, is bored to form a pilot bore for the milling tool. A fluid-motor-driven core barrel is provided on the end of the tubing after the milling operation is complete and core drilling is carried out in an underbalanced condition by reducing wellbore pressure through a gas lift so as to minimize core invasion by wellbore fluids including spent milling motor and core drilling motor fluids.
Automatic Downhole Well Shut-In Control Valve
US Patent:
5188172, Feb 23, 1993
Filed:
Aug 30, 1991
Appl. No.:
7/752706
Inventors:
Curtis G. Blount - Wasilla AK
John C. Braden - Anchorage AK
John C. Braden - Anchorage AK
Assignee:
Atlantic Richfield Company - Los Angeles CA
International Classification:
E21B 3408, E21B 4900
US Classification:
166 64
Abstract:
An automatic timed shut-in valve for pressure transient testing of a well and the like includes a body member adapted for connection to a locking device for locating the valve at a predetermined point in a tubing string. The valve includes a clock timer and an actuator which is operable to close the valve at a predetermined time after insertion of the valve in the tubing string. Various operations may be carried out including automatic times shut-in of a well or pressure transient testing by recording at least one of pressure and temperature in the well in timed relationship to actuation of the valve so that wellbore and formation conditions can be measured upon shut-in of the well.