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Philip L Kurkoski

from Pointblank, TX
Age ~67
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Also known as:
Philip Lawrence Kurkoski, Phillip L Kurkoski, Phil L Kurkoski, Philip L Kurkos, Philip Kuroski, Philip I
Phone and address:
422 Edgewater Way, Pointblank, TX 77364
(281) 361-0655
Related to:
Stephanie D Kurkoski, 38Janice RhymesSelma Bridges, 58Sarah BridgesWilliam M Bridges, 58Ceilidh Kurkoski
Connected to:
Mallory J Kurkoski, 38Craig G Kurkowski, 42Deborah S Kurkowski, 69Jean E Kurkowski, 57Kyle M Kurkowski, 39Marek W Kurkowski, 70Nancy E Kurkowski, 75Peggy A Kurkowski, 52Rosemary E Kurkowski, 41Sigmund Kurkowski, 81

Philip Kurkoski Phones & Addresses

  • 422 Edgewater Way, Pointblank, TX 77364 (281) 361-0655
  • 20708 Abington Cove Dr, Porter, TX 77365 (281) 601-6046
  • 4914 Middle Falls Dr, Kingwood, TX 77345 (281) 361-0655
  • Humble, TX
  • 506 Bayou Knoll Dr, Houston, TX 77079
  • Greenwood Village, CO
  • Montgomery, TX

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Method And Apparatus For Determining Oriented Density Measurements Including Stand-Off Corrections

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US Patent:
6584837, Jul 1, 2003
Filed:
Dec 4, 2001
Appl. No.:
10/004650
Inventors:
Philip L. Kurkoski - Houston TX
Assignee:
Baker Hughes Incorporated - Houston TX
International Classification:
E21B 4712
US Classification:
7315202, 702 9
Abstract:
A logging-while-drilling density sensor includes a gamma ray source and at least two NaI detectors spaced apart from the source for determining measurements indicative of the formation density. A magnetometer on the drill collar measures the relative azimuth of the NaI detectors. An acoustic caliper is used for making standoff measurements of the NaI detectors. Measurements made by the detectors are partitioned into spatial bins defined by standoff and azimuth. Within each azimuthal sector, the density measurements are compensated for standoff to provide a single density measurement for the sector. The azimuthal sectors are combined in such a way as to provide a compensated azimuthal geosteering density. The method of the invention may also be used with neutron porosity logging devices.

Modular Design For Lwd/Mwd Collars

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US Patent:
6942043, Sep 13, 2005
Filed:
Jun 16, 2003
Appl. No.:
10/463028
Inventors:
Philip Lawrence Kurkoski - Houston TX, US
Assignee:
Baker Hughes Incorporated - Houston TX
International Classification:
E21B047/12
US Classification:
175 40, 175 45, 367 33
Abstract:
A modular system for packaging of sensors and related electronics for an MWD system. A drill collar housing is provided with one or more cavities for receiving sensor modules that are adapted to sense one or more wellbore conditions. The sensor modules are removable and replaceable so that a desired sensor package may be installed within the drill collar housing. The drill collar housing is installed within the drill string, and a desired sensor module or modules are secured within the cavity(ies) of the drill collar housing. Replacement or repair of the sensor portions requires only that the module or modules be removed from the cavity(ies). The drill collar housing need not be removed from the drill string. The replaceable sensor modules may be interchangeably used in drill collar housings of different sizes without resulting in a degradation of sensed information.

Apparent Dip Angle Calculation And Image Compression Based On Region Of Interest

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US Patent:
7424365, Sep 9, 2008
Filed:
Jul 13, 2006
Appl. No.:
11/485816
Inventors:
Gamal A. Hassan - Houston TX, US
Philip L. Kurkoski - Houston TX, US
Assignee:
Baker Hughes Incorporated - Houston TX
International Classification:
G01V 3/18
US Classification:
702 7
Abstract:
A data compression technique for MWD applications uses feature detection, extraction, followed by image compression for only the region(s) of interest. The detection approach processes data in real time. It triggers on the start and end of a feature without processing any further features. This provides feature detection with zero latency. Compressing only the region of interest provides data compression with both higher resolution and higher compression ratio.

Formation Evaluation Using Estimated Borehole Tool Position

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US Patent:
7548817, Jun 16, 2009
Filed:
Sep 27, 2007
Appl. No.:
11/863052
Inventors:
Gamal A. Hassan - Houston TX, US
Philip L. Kurkoski - Houston TX, US
Pingjun Guo - Bellaire TX, US
Assignee:
Baker Hughes Incorporated - Houston TX
International Classification:
G01V 1/40
US Classification:
702 9
Abstract:
Caliper measurements made during rotation of a bottomhole assembly are processed to estimate the location of the BHA, and size and shape of the borehole. A piecewise elliptical fitting procedure may be used. These estimates may be used to correct measurements made by a standoff-sensitive formation evaluation sensor such as a neutron porosity tool.

Pileup Rejection

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US Patent:
7573026, Aug 11, 2009
Filed:
Jun 14, 2007
Appl. No.:
11/763153
Inventors:
Philip L. Kurkoski - Houston TX, US
Tuan V. Nguyen - Montgomery TX, US
Assignee:
Baker Hughes Incorporated - Houston TX
International Classification:
G01V 5/10
US Classification:
250262
Abstract:
A correction for pileup of measurements made by a nuclear detector is applied by selecting the energy of the first signal in a pileup, ignoring the remaining signals in the pileup, and correcting the count rate by a factor related to the total pulse widths within a unit time interval. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract which will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims.

Compensated Caliper Using Combined Acoustic And Density Measurements

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US Patent:
7596452, Sep 29, 2009
Filed:
Aug 10, 2007
Appl. No.:
11/770209
Inventors:
William Madigan - Houston TX, US
Eric B. Molz - Houston TX, US
Gamal A. Hassan - Houston TX, US
Philip L. Kurkoski - Houston TX, US
Assignee:
Baker Hughes Incorporated - Houston TX
International Classification:
G01V 1/40
US Classification:
702 8, 1662542, 702 6
Abstract:
A logging-while-drilling density sensor includes a gamma ray source and at least two NaI detectors spaced apart from the source for determining measurements indicative of the formation density. An analytic function based on a heuristic model is used to predict the measured response as a function of offset, mud density and formation density. The model may be used to provide a caliper measurement where acoustic caliper data are unreliable.

Apparent Dip Angle Calculation And Image Compression Based On Region Of Interest

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US Patent:
7647182, Jan 12, 2010
Filed:
Jan 13, 2006
Appl. No.:
11/331502
Inventors:
Gamal A. Hassan - Houston TX, US
Philip L. Kurkoski - Houston TX, US
Assignee:
Baker Hughes Incorporated - Houston TX
International Classification:
G01V 1/40
G01V 3/18
US Classification:
702 6, 175 50, 702 5, 702 10
Abstract:
The present invention provides a method and apparatus for logging an earth formation and acquiring subsurface information wherein a logging tool is conveyed in borehole to obtain parameters of interest. The parameters of interest obtained may be density, acoustic, magnetic or electrical values as known in the art. The parameters of interest may be transmitted to the surface at a plurality of resolutions using a multi-resolution image compression method. Parameters of interest are formed into a plurality of Cost Functions from which Regions of Interest are determined to resolve characteristics of the Features of interest within the Regions. Feature characteristics may be determined to obtain time or depth positions of bed boundaries and borehole Dip Angle relative to subsurface structures, as well borehole and subsurface structure orientation. Characteristics of the Features include time, depth, and geometries of the subsurface such as structural dip, thickness, and lithologies.

Downhole Navigation And Detection System

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US Patent:
7763845, Jul 27, 2010
Filed:
Aug 14, 2006
Appl. No.:
11/503688
Inventors:
Robert A. Estes - Tomball TX, US
Rocco DiFoggio - Houston TX, US
Eric B. Molz - Houston TX, US
Constantyn Chalitsios - Houston TX, US
Philip L. Kurkoski - Houston TX, US
Assignee:
Baker Hughes Incorporated - Houston TX
International Classification:
G01V 5/08
US Classification:
2502691
Abstract:
A photodiode whose long-wavelength cutoff is in the short-wavelength range (preferably, between ultraviolet and yellowish-green) having reduced temperature sensitivity is used in downhole applications. It may be matched with scintillation devices having an output matched to the response curve of the photodiode for use with nuclear logging devices. The photodiode may also be used in gyroscopes in which light from an LED matched to the photodiode is reflected from a spinning mass.
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