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Katy, TX, United States of America

Mike Foster

This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: Weatherford/lamb, Inc.. Active years: 2007.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Mike Foster. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/mike-foster-icliz7b9

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 1

% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.0

ph-index = 1

Forward Citations = 6(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:

goldMedal1 out of 1,209 
 
Weatherford/lamb, Inc.
 patents

Years Active: 2007

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1 patent (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 7213657 - Apparatus and methods for installing instrumentation line in a wellbore (2007-05-08),

Title: Innovations by Mike Foster in Wellbore Instrumentation

Introduction

Mike Foster is an accomplished inventor based in Katy, TX (US). He has made significant contributions to the field of wellbore instrumentation. His innovative approach has led to the development of a unique apparatus that enhances the installation of instrumentation lines in wellbores.

Latest Patents

Foster holds a patent for an "Apparatus and methods for installing instrumentation line in a wellbore." This invention includes a coupler and a method for installing an instrumentation line, such as fiber optic cable, into a wellbore. The coupler effectively places upper and lower instrumentation lines in communication with one another downhole to form a single line. The design features a landing tool and a stinger that lands on the landing tool, facilitating communication between the upper and lower instrumentation lines. The landing tool is run into the wellbore at the lower end of a tubular, such as production tubing. The upper instrumentation line affixes to the tubing and landing tool and extends to the surface, while the lower instrumentation line affixes along the stinger. This innovative method allows for the installation of the lower instrumentation line after the expansion of a well screen or liner and enables its removal from the wellbore prior to well workover procedures without pulling the production string. Foster's patent portfolio includes 1 patent.

Career Highlights

Mike Foster is currently employed at Weatherford/Lamb, Inc., where he continues to work on advancements in wellbore technology. His expertise and innovative mindset have positioned him as a valuable asset in the industry.

Collaborations

Foster collaborates with his coworker, Gisle Vold, to further enhance the development of their projects and innovations.

Conclusion

Mike Foster's contributions to wellbore instrumentation through his innovative patent demonstrate his commitment to advancing technology in the field. His work continues to impact the industry positively.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]
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