James C Burtner

Title: Innovations of James C. Burtner

Introduction

James C. Burtner is an accomplished inventor based in Spring, TX (US). He holds 2 patents that showcase his expertise in wellbore technology. His innovative contributions have significantly impacted the field of subterranean engineering.

Latest Patents

One of Burtner's latest patents is the Monobore shoe. This invention describes a method of attaching a tubular to an existing tubular in a well without reducing the inside diameter of the well. The shoe is attached to the lower end of the existing lowermost casing or tubular, generally prior to the casing being cemented or otherwise secured in the wellbore. The shoe has a diameter larger than the inside diameter of the casing or tubular to which it is attached. Subsequently, a liner is run in until its top end is in the enlarged diameter region of the shoe. A hanger can be optionally used. The liner is expanded into the enlarged diameter so that the net result is that the inside diameter in the wellbore is not reduced by the addition of the liner.

Another significant patent is the wellbore packer with a shearable anti-rotation locking member. This inflatable packing tool is designed for use in a subterranean wellbore. The inflatable packing tool is coupled to a wellbore conduit with a central bore that directs pressurized fluid into the wellbore. The inflatable packing tool includes a central tubular body for directing fluid in the wellbore. Upper and lower stationary collar members are secured to the central tubular body for coupling it to the wellbore conduit. An annular inflatable packing element surrounds the central tubular body and includes a flexible fluid-tight sleeve covered by a plurality of overlapping and axially extending reinforcing ribs. A slidable sleeve assembly is coupled to one end of the annular inflatable packing element. A locking means is provided for fixing the position of the slidable sleeve assembly during a deflated running mode to prevent axial movement of the slidable sleeve assembly relative to the central tubular body, rotational movement of the slidable sleeve assembly relative to the central tubular body, and twisting of the plurality of overlapping and axially extending reinforcing ribs out of axial alignment with the central longitudinal axis of the central tubular body.

Career Highlights

James C. Burtner is currently associated with Baker Hughes Corporation, a leading company in the oil and gas industry. His work has