Neil Philip Thomson

Title: Innovations by Neil Philip Thomson

Introduction

Neil Philip Thomson is an accomplished inventor based in Rijswijk, Netherlands. He has made significant contributions to the field of engineering, particularly in the development of devices for expanding pipes and tubular elements in wellbores. With a total of two patents to his name, Thomson's work showcases his expertise and innovative spirit.

Latest Patents

Thomson's latest patents include an "Expansion device for expanding a pipe" and a "System for expanding a tubular element in a wellbore." The expansion device features an expansion cone tapering in the forward direction, a cone-guide, and an actuator that displaces the expansion cone and the elongated cone-guide relative to each other. Additionally, it includes a retrievable end anchor and a middle anchor joined to the expansion cone. The system for expanding a tubular element is designed to expand the tubular element by virtue of axial movement of the expander through it. This system incorporates an activating system with at least one activating tool and a control system that includes a remote control unit, which transmits an acoustic signal to control the activating tools.

Career Highlights

Neil Philip Thomson is currently employed at Shell Oil Company, where he applies his innovative ideas to real-world challenges in the oil and gas industry. His work has been instrumental in enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of operations involving tubular elements.

Collaborations

Throughout his career,