Patents Assigned to FORTRESS DOWNHOLE TOOLS, L.L.C.
  • Method and apparatus for setting downhole plugs and other objects in wellbores
    Patent number: 11280143
    Abstract: A wireline conveyed, gas driven setting tool configured to set downhole tools including, without limitation, frac plugs, bridge plugs, cement retainers and packers. The setting tool is functioned by selectively igniting a power charge inside of a firing head. As the power charge burns, it generates gas that acts upon a piston area to stroke the setting tool. A dampening media, as well an optimized flow area at or near the distal end of the setting tool, act to slow the setting stroke.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2022
    Assignee: FORTRESS DOWNHOLE TOOLS, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Michael R. Robicheaux, Trey Falgout, M. Joseph Montgomery, Tyler Cook