Timothy David Frank
Engineering in Houston, TX

License number

Louisiana EI.0015628

Issued Date

Jun 21, 1994

Expiration Date

Sep 30, 1996

Professional information

Timothy Michael Frank, Houston TX - Lawyer

Address:

Hagan Noll & Boyle LLC
820 Gessner Rd STE 940, Houston 77024

Licenses:

Texas - Eligible To Practice In Texas 2005

Education:

University of Houston Law CenterDegree Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)Graduated 2005

Method Of Selective Plastic Expansion Of Sections Of A Tubing

US Patent:

6419025, Jul 16, 2002

Filed:

Apr 9, 1999

Appl. No.:

09/289928

Inventors:

Wilhelmus Christianus Maria Lohbeck - Rijswijk, NL
Timothy John Frank - Houston TX
Robert Joe Coon - Houston TX
Gregory Richard Nazzal - Houston TX

Assignee:

Shell Oil Company - Houston TX

International Classification:

E21B 2900

US Classification:

166380, 166277, 166207

Abstract:

A method of selective plastic expansion of sections of a tubing to create one or more recesses in the tubing with a larger diameter than that of the original tubing in which the tubing is radially symmetrically or asymmetrically expanded at one or more locations by application of a radial force to the interior of the tubing thereby inducing a plastic radial deformation of the tubing and removing said radial force from the interior of the tubing.

Method Of Creating A Wellbore In An Underground Formation

US Patent:

6371203, Apr 16, 2002

Filed:

Jan 26, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/771005

Inventors:

Timothy John Frank - Houston TX
Robert Joe Coon - Houston TX
David Martin - Rijswijk, NL

Assignee:

Shell Oil Company - Houston TX

International Classification:

E21B 2300

US Classification:

166207, 175 23

Abstract:

A method of creating a wellbore in an underground formation comprising drilling a borehole in the underground formation using a drilling tubular, capable of being expanded, to which a downhole motor driving a drill bit has been connected, and, after drilling to the desired casing setting depth, expanding the drilling tubular into place to line the borehole by applying a radial load to the drilling tubular and removing said load from the drilling tubular.

Method Of Creating A Downhole Sealing And Hanging Device

US Patent:

6390201, May 21, 2002

Filed:

Jul 5, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/609210

Inventors:

Robert Joe Coon - Houston TX
Timothy John Frank - Houston TX
Friedhelm Makohl - Celle, DE

Assignee:

Shell Oil Company - Houston TX

International Classification:

E21B 1916

US Classification:

166380, 166207

Abstract:

A method of creating a downhole sealing and hanging device comprising the steps of lowering a first tubular in a well bore, then lowering through the first tubular a second tubular with slightly smaller external diameter than the internal diameter of the first tubular, and made of formable steel, in such a way that the upper section of the second tubular remains within the lower section of the first tubular, and finally plastically expanding at least the upper section of the second tubular by application of a radial force to the interior of the upper section of the second tubular thereby creating an interference fit capable of forming a bond and a hydraulic seal between the first and second tubular.

Internal Junction Reinforcement And Method Of Use

US Patent:

6253846, Jul 3, 2001

Filed:

Feb 23, 2000

Appl. No.:

9/511883

Inventors:

Gregory Richard Nazzai - Kingwood TX
Timothy John Frank - Houston TX
Robert Joe Coon - Missouri City TX

Assignee:

Shell Oil Company - Houston TX

International Classification:

E21B 1710, E21B 2300, E21B 4310

US Classification:

1662422

Abstract:

An internal junction stabilizer is formed with an outer dimension less than the internal bore of a junction to be strengthened The stabilizer is inserted into the junction, and expanded into tight fit. Multiple stabilizers may be expanded one inside another to form a laminate for reinforcement in high pressure applications. Each layer of metal expanded to the next outermost section provides an additive effective on the mechanical properties of the junction. Expansion can be performed in a number of ways, including mechanical, hydraulic, explosive methods. Use of directional or selective swaging can be used to further effect a fit. Further embodiments of the invention include the use of sealing compounds, elastomers, and plastics to effect a hydraulic seal and fill gaps for strength purposes.

Selective Zonal Isolation Within A Slotted Liner

US Patent:

6253850, Jul 3, 2001

Filed:

Feb 23, 2000

Appl. No.:

9/510895

Inventors:

Gregory Richard Nazzai - Kingwood TX
Timothy John Frank - Houston TX
Robert Joe Coon - Missouri City TX

Assignee:

Shell Oil Company - Houston TX

International Classification:

E21B 2908, E21B 4310

US Classification:

166277

Abstract:

Selective isolation of a zone within a slotted liner completion of a wellbore is accomplished by expanding the original slotted liner to the full inner diameter of the wellbore into the annular area normally found around slotted liners. At least one solid tubular is run into the expanded area of the slotted liner and expanded at least in that section of the wellbore to be isolated. A custom expandable slotted liner can be run and expanded within the existing expanded slotted liner if excessive splits or rips should occur in the existing slotted liner due to expansion. Epoxies, rubber, or other sealing materials can also be utilized to better effect a seal between the liners.