Patents Assigned to Nine Downhole Technologies, LLC
  • Patent number: 11970922
    Abstract: The present disclosed technology relates to a downhole tool activation device, and a method of using the device, where the valve is configured to open when the counter device has moved an activation distance in an activation direction, a piston engaged with the counter device, having a wellbore pressure from a fluid source applied to a first side, and a pressure in a fluid reservoir applied to the second side, the piston configured to move a step distance in a first direction when the wellbore pressure exceeds the pressure in the fluid reservoir, and configured to move a step distance in an opposite direction driven solely by a greater pressure in the fluid reservoir than the wellbore pressure, and a flow restrictor in fluid communication with the fluid reservoir and fluid source, configured to restrict the flow of fluid between the fluid source to the fluid reservoir.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2024
    Assignee: NINE DOWNHOLE TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Viggo Brandsdal, Geir Valestrand Aasheim
  • Patent number: 11946333
    Abstract: A downhole tool is configured on a wireline adapter kit in the run-in position is disclosed. The downhole tool comprises a large open bore when the downhole tool is set and the wireline adapter kit is removed, thereby allowing production to commence without removal of the downhole tool. The large bore diameter may be greater than 2 inches for a 4.5 inch casing, or greater than 2.5 inches for a 5.5 inch casing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: Nine Downhole Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Donald Roy Greenlee, Donald Jonathan Greenlee
  • Patent number: 11891878
    Abstract: A downhole temporary pressure isolation tool configured to withstand very high gas pressures at high temperatures may be achieved by a variety of configurations, processes, and techniques. In particular implementations, a barrier valve having one or more frangible discs configured to resist fluid flow in a particular specified duration. In some implementations, the barrier valve may achieve a V0 rating. In one embodiment, for example, a barrier valve may prevent the passage of fluid (i.e., gas and/or liquid) at 15,000 psi and a temperature of 400 degrees F. for at least 15 minutes. If the barrier valve has two frangible ceramic discs, it may prevent the passage of fluid from two directions for at least 15 minutes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2024
    Assignee: NINE DOWNHOLE TECHNOLOGIES LLC
    Inventors: W. Lynn Frazier, Steven Bailey, Ronald Abt
  • Publication number: 20230349259
    Abstract: A compact downhole tool, such as a frac plug, may include a single frustoconical member and a single set of slips. The slips may further include an internal button that engages with the frustoconical member. Various elements in the downhole tool may be dissolvable or degradable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2023
    Publication date: November 2, 2023
    Applicant: Nine Downhole Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Donald Roy Greenlee, Donald Jonathan Greenlee
  • Patent number: 11761289
    Abstract: A shearable sleeve supports a disintegrable plug element in a pipe string, and may include a first portion including a first circumferential end surface, a seat for supporting the disintegrable plug element, a second portion including a second circumferential end surface, and a surface extending axially between the first and second circumferential end surfaces and formed with one or more radial protrusions adapted to shear off from the rest of the sleeve when being exposed to a predefined axial force, and one or more recesses for receiving one or more loading devices for initiating disintegration of the disintegrable plug element upon contact with the plug, wherein one or more radial protrusions is/are axially offset relative to the first circumferential end surface. A plug device, as well as a plug assembly in a pipe string, may include the shearable sleeve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: Nine Downhole Technologies, LLC
    Inventor: Viggo Brandsdal
  • Patent number: 11713649
    Abstract: A barrier plug assembly for sealing a subterranean wellbore is located inside a tubing and can comprise a frangible barrier element stacked on a carrier ring, a locking sleeve located above the carrier ring and located in a closed fluid chamber, a valve located on the closed fluid chamber and in pressure communication with the tubing, a retaining device configured for locking the a carrier ring in place, a crushing element located a distance below the frangible barrier element and configured for crushing the frangible barrier element. The valve can be configured for allowing or preventing fluid communication in between the tubing and the fluid chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2023
    Assignee: Nine Downhole Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Viggo Brandsdal, Geir Valestrand Aasheim
  • Patent number: 11697975
    Abstract: A compact downhole tool, such as a frac plug, may include a single frustoconical member and a single set of slips. The slips may further include an internal button that engages with the frustoconical member. Various elements in the downhole tool may be dissolvable or degradable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2023
    Assignee: Nine Downhole Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Donald Roy Greenlee, Donald Jonathan Greenlee
  • Patent number: 11578559
    Abstract: A downhole temporary pressure isolation tool configured to withstand very high gas pressures at high temperatures may be achieved by a variety of configurations, processes, and techniques. In particular implementations, a barrier valve having one or more frangible discs configured to resist fluid flow in a particular specified duration. In some implementations, the barrier valve may achieve a V0 rating. In one embodiment, for example, a barrier valve may prevent the passage of fluid (i.e., gas and/or liquid) at 15,000 psi and a temperature of 400 degrees F. for at least 15 minutes. If the barrier valve has two frangible ceramic discs, it may prevent the passage of fluid from two directions for at least 15 minutes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2023
    Assignee: Nine Downhole Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: W. Lynn Frazier, Steven Bailey, Ronald Abt
  • Publication number: 20220356782
    Abstract: The present disclosed technology relates to a downhole tool activation device, and a method of using the device, where the valve is configured to open when the counter device has moved an activation distance in an activation direction, a piston engaged with the counter device, having a wellbore pressure from a fluid source applied to a first side, and a pressure in a fluid reservoir applied to the second side, the piston configured to move a step distance in a first direction when the wellbore pressure exceeds the pressure in the fluid reservoir, and configured to move a step distance in an opposite direction driven solely by a greater pressure in the fluid reservoir than the wellbore pressure, and a flow restrictor in fluid communication with the fluid reservoir and fluid source, configured to restrict the flow of fluid between the fluid source to the fluid reservoir.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2022
    Publication date: November 10, 2022
    Applicant: Nine Downhole Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Viggo Brandsdal, Geir Valestrand Aasheim
  • Patent number: 11459839
    Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure relate to a downhole tool having a plurality of turbulence-generating channels. Other aspects of the disclosure relate to downhole tools having one or more ports. Embodiments further include methods for connecting the downhole tool to a wireline system and performing a pump-down operation where the plurality of turbulence-generating channels of the downhole tool create turbulence in fluid being pumped around the downhole tool, creating a force on the downhole tool in a downhole direction. Embodiments further include methods where a component moving in the cavity of the downhole tool unseals the opening at the downhole end of the substantially cylindrical body; and pulling the downhole tool in an uphole direction in the wellbore, wherein fluid in the wellbore passes through the port, into the cavity, and out of the opening on the downhole end of the downhole tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Assignee: Nine Downhole Technologies, LLC
    Inventor: Donald Roy Greenlee
  • Patent number: 11371312
    Abstract: A downhole tool is configured on a wireline adapter kit in the run-in position is disclosed. The downhole tool comprises a large open bore when the downhole tool is set and the wireline adapter kit is removed, thereby allowing production to commence without removal of the downhole tool. The large bore diameter may be greater than 2 inches for a 4.5 inch casing, or greater than 2.5 inches for a 5.5 inch casing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2022
    Assignee: Nine Downhole Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Donald Roy Greenlee, Donald Jonathan Greenlee
  • Patent number: 11365600
    Abstract: A compact downhole tool, such as a frac plug, may include a single frustoconical member and a single set of slips. The slips may further include an internal button that engages with the frustoconical member. Various elements in the downhole tool may be dissolvable or degradable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2022
    Assignee: Nine Downhole Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Donald Roy Greenlee, Donald Jonathan Greenlee
  • Patent number: 11149522
    Abstract: A barrier plug assembly for sealing a subterranean wellbore arranged inside a tubing, the barrier plug assembly comprising: at least one frangible barrier element stacked on a carrier ring; a locking sleeve arranged above the carrier ring and located in a closed fluid chamber; a valve arranged on the closed fluid chamber and in pressure communication with the tubing, the valve configured or allowing or preventing pressure communication in between the tubing and the fluid chamber; a retaining device configured for locking the a carrier ring in place; a crushing element arranged a distance below the one frangible barrier element and configured for crushing the at least one frangible barrier element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2021
    Assignee: Nine Downhole Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Viggo Brandsdal, Geir Valestrand Aasheim
  • Patent number: 11015415
    Abstract: A filament-reinforced composite material having with load-aligned filament windings enables improvement of mechanical properties for specific loading of parts made from the material. The orientation of the winding within the part may be changed depending on an orientation of an external load to the part. In one example, the part may be a slip in a frac plug or a bridge plug in a downhole application.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2021
    Assignee: Nine Downhole Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Donald Roy Greenlee, Donald Jonathan Greenlee, Brian David Oligschlaeger
  • Patent number: 10487615
    Abstract: A downhole tool is configured on a wireline adapter kit in the run-in position is disclosed. The downhole tool comprises a large open bore when the downhole tool is set and the wireline adapter kit is removed, thereby allowing production to commence without removal of the downhole tool. The large bore diameter may be greater than 2 inches for a 4.5 inch casing, or greater than 2.5 inches for a 5.5 inch casing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2019
    Assignee: Nine Downhole Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Donald Roy Greenlee, Donald Jonathan Greenlee
  • Patent number: 10400535
    Abstract: A retrievable downhole tool has a mandrel, an upper radially expandable slip carried by the mandrel, a lower radially expandable slip carried by the mandrel, a rubber element disposed between the upper radially expandable slip and the lower radially expandable slip, an upper backup disposed between the upper radially expandable slip and the rubber element, and a lower backup disposed between the rubber element and the lower radially expandable slip. At least one of the upper radially expandable slip, the lower radially expandable slip, the upper backup, and the lower backup comprises a soluble material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2019
    Assignee: Nine Downhole Technologies, LLC
    Inventor: Donald Roy Greenlee