Patents Assigned to TCO AS
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Patent number: 11851968Abstract: A plug system including: a plug tubular including a tubular body, an upstream tubular connection, and a downstream tubular connection; wherein: the upstream tubular connection and the downstream tubular connection are openings at opposite ends of the tubular body; and a plug assembly arranged in a housing including: a plug; a breaker object; and a seat; wherein: the plug is supported by the seat; the plug assembly has a first position and a second position; wherein in the first position, the plug intact; and in the second position the plug has been broken by the breaker object; wherein: the plug is stationary with respect to the housing in both the first and second position; there is a fluid connection between the upstream tubular connection and the downstream tubular connection: and the tubular body is a single continuous piece; and wherein the plug assembly is entirely arranged within the plug tubular.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2022Date of Patent: December 26, 2023Assignee: TCO ASInventors: Tommy Eriksen, Bård Angell
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Patent number: 11512559Abstract: A toe valve (1) comprising; a housing (200) having an interior and exterior; a sliding sleeve (8); a counter mechanism (2) comprising a cylinder, a ratchet piston (11, 27) with first and second ends, and a ratchet shaft (14, 28) connected to the second end; a trigger assembly (3) comprising a trigger housing, and a release piston (19), wherein the trigger assembly (3) is arranged between the counter mechanism (2) and the sliding sleeve (8), and wherein the release piston (19) is configured to activate the sliding sleeve (8), and the ratchet shaft (14, 28) is configured to activate the release piston (19), wherein the toe valve (1) further comprises; a closed chamber (15) enclosing the ratchet shaft (14, 28) and defined at least partly by the cylinder comprising a chamber fluid with a chamber pressure (P2); an inlet pressure port (6) configured to be in communication with a wellbore fluid with a wellbore pressure (P1), and wherein the first end of the ratchet piston (11, 27) is in fluid communication with theType: GrantFiled: February 16, 2021Date of Patent: November 29, 2022Assignee: TCO ASInventor: Jan Tore Tveranger
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Publication number: 20220354984Abstract: A self-cleaning air conduit for deactivating and decomposing chemical and life based airborne contamination. The conduit contains ultraviolet (UV) sources that irradiate semi UV reflective surfaces within the conduit. Said conduit is positioned in the path of pre and post filters. The internal surfaces of the conduit and components cast be altered by chemical and or mechanical means to maximize surfaces area and adhesion of photocatalytic coatings. Multiple coated panels within the conduit can be configured parallel to the air flow and positioned to enhancer the interaction of UV radiation with airborne contamination and photocatalytic produced free radical. Microprocessor based electronics connected to the conduit, provide power for key internal and ancillary componence necessary to control and monitor air velocity, UV radiation levels and airborne contamination levels.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2020Publication date: November 10, 2022Applicants: AMERICAN INNOVATIVE RESEARCH CORP., TCO SPÓLKA Z OGRANICZONA ODPOWIEDZIALNOSCIAInventor: David W. PALMER
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Patent number: 11441382Abstract: A plug assembly arranged in a housing including: a plug, a breaker object, a seat, a shear ring and an assembly retainer. The plug is supported by the seat and the shear ring prevents the seat from moving in an axial direction. The shear ring is arranged such that when a threshold pressure differential is applied to a surface of the plug, the shear ring shears and allows for axial movement of the seat. The assembly retainer provides axial support to the breaker object, seat, or shear ring. A plug assembly arranged in a plug tubular. The plug tubular made of a single continuous piece.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2021Date of Patent: September 13, 2022Assignee: TCO ASInventors: Tommy Eriksen, Bård Angell
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Patent number: 11365598Abstract: Disclosed is a plug arrangement including glass arranged in one or more seats in a plug housing, the seat or seats forming support members supporting the glass or glasses in an axial direction. At least one of the support members includes an axially displaceable split sleeve which, in one direction, includes a support ring/face abutting against the glass, and in the other direction a number of split sleeve arms arranged to rest against an edge arranged in the plug housing.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2020Date of Patent: June 21, 2022Assignee: TCO ASInventor: Viggo Brandsdal
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Patent number: 11346182Abstract: A tool activation device includes a pressure inlet port configured to be in communication with a wellbore pressure, and a housing that includes a counter mechanism with a first counter end and a second counter end, where the counter mechanism includes a closed chamber filled with a fluid having a pressure, and a ratchet system that includes a ratchet piston with a first ratchet end in pressure communication with the pressure inlet port and a second ratchet end in communication with the closed chamber, a valve mechanism interconnecting the pressure inlet port and the closed chamber arranged for equalizing the pressure a cross the ratchet piston.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2020Date of Patent: May 31, 2022Assignee: TCO ASInventors: Jan Tore Tveranger, Bård Nerdal
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Patent number: 11332999Abstract: A plug assembly arranged in a housing including: a plug, a breaker object, a seat, a shear ring and a snap ring. The plug is supported by the seat and the shear ring prevents the seat from moving in an axial direction. The shear ring is arranged such that when a threshold pressure differential is applied to a surface of the plug, the shear ring hears and allows for axial movement of the seat. The plug assembly has a first position, a second position, and a third position. In the first position, the plug is not in contact with the breaker object, in the second position, the shear ring has sheared and the plug is in contact with the breaker object causing the plug to break, and in the third position, occurring during or after the plug makes contact with the breaker object, the snap ring is arranged to lock the seat into place to prevent the seat from moving axially.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2021Date of Patent: May 17, 2022Assignee: TCO ASInventors: Tommy Eriksen, Bård Angell
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Patent number: 11168546Abstract: A gun for perforating a casing, liner or tubing of a well comprising multiple perforating charges in a mounting fixture configured to rotate inside a gun carrier and orientate the charges to a predetermined direction relative to the casing, liner or tubing. The mounting fixture and the charges are carried by an orienting tube, and the orienting tube is rotatably supported inside the gun carrier, thereby creating a rotatable assembly for orienting the charges into a predetermined direction.Type: GrantFiled: July 4, 2018Date of Patent: November 9, 2021Assignee: TCO ASInventors: Geir Arne Melhus, Jostein Elbert, Oliver Guest
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Patent number: 10920525Abstract: A toe valve that includes a housing having an interior and exterior; a sliding sleeve; a counter mechanism that includes a cylinder, a ratchet piston with first and second ends, and a ratchet shaft connected to the second end; a trigger assembly that includes a trigger housing, and a release piston. The trigger assembly is arranged between the counter mechanism and the sliding sleeve, and the release piston is configured to activate the sliding sleeve, and the ratchet shaft is configured to activate the release piston. The toe valve further includes a closed chamber enclosing the ratchet shaft and defined at least partly by the cylinder that includes a chamber fluid with a chamber pressure; an inlet pressure port configured to be in communication with a wellbore fluid with a wellbore pressure, and the first end of the ratchet piston is in fluid communication with the inlet pressure port.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2017Date of Patent: February 16, 2021Assignee: TCO ASInventor: Jan Tore Tveranger
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Patent number: 10890050Abstract: A tool activation device that includes a pressure inlet port configured to be in communication with a wellbore pressure, a housing that includes a counter mechanism with a first counter end and a second counter end, where the counter mechanism includes a closed chamber filled with a fluid having a pressure, and a ratchet system that includes a ratchet piston with a first ratchet end in pressure communication with the pressure inlet port and a second ratchet end in communication with the closed chamber, a valve mechanism interconnecting the pressure inlet port and the closed chamber arranged for equalizing the pressure a cross the ratchet piston.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2017Date of Patent: January 12, 2021Assignee: TCO ASInventors: Jan Tore Tveranger, Bård Nerdal
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Patent number: 10883328Abstract: Disclosed is a plug arrangement including glass arranged in one or more seats in a plug housing, the seat or seats forming support members supporting the glass or glasses in an axial direction. At least one of the support members includes an axially displaceable split sleeve which, in one direction, includes a support ring/face abutting against the glass, and in the other direction a number of split sleeve arms arranged to rest against an edge arranged in the plug housing.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2016Date of Patent: January 5, 2021Assignee: TCO ASInventor: Viggo Brandsdal
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Publication number: 20200284123Abstract: A tool activation device that includes a pressure inlet port configured to be in communication with a wellbore pressure, a housing that includes a counter mechanism with a first counter end and a second counter end, where the counter mechanism includes a closed chamber filled with a fluid having a pressure, and a ratchet system that includes a ratchet piston with a first ratchet end in pressure communication with the pressure inlet port and a second ratchet end in communication with the closed chamber, a valve mechanism interconnecting the pressure inlet port and the closed chamber arranged for equalizing the pressure a cross the ratchet piston.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2017Publication date: September 10, 2020Applicant: TCO ASInventors: Jan Tore TVERANGER, Bård NERDAL
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Patent number: 10711571Abstract: An injection device comprises a housing comprising an inlet and an outlet and an outlet sleeve mounted within the housing and comprising at least one radial flow port therethrough for permitting fluid communication between the inlet and the outlet. A flow sleeve is mounted over the outlet sleeve and is arranged to move between a first position in which the at least one radial flow port is at least partially closed and a second position in which the at least one radial flow port is opened. The injection device also includes a flow sleeve actuator operable by a biasing arrangement and inlet pressure at the inlet of the housing to permit the flow sleeve to be selectively moved between its first and second positions to vary flow through the at least one radial flow port between the inlet and the outlet.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2015Date of Patent: July 14, 2020Assignee: TCO ASInventor: Keith Donald Woodford
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Patent number: 10697268Abstract: A method for plugging a subterranean well (6), comprising running a perforating tool (1) into the subterranean well and positioning the perforating tool in a well section (L) to be plugged; operating the perforating tool to create a plurality of holes (10) in a part (5) of a casing (4) located in the well section; running a surge tool (2) into the well; operating the surge tool (2) to lower the pressure inside the part (5) of the casing (4) located in the well section (L) and flowing a well fluid from an annulus (11) between the casing (4) and a well formation (7) through the holes (10); and pumping a fluidized plugging material into the well section (L) via a tubing string (9).Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2017Date of Patent: June 30, 2020Assignee: TCO ASInventors: Geir Arne Melhus, Jostein Elbert
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Patent number: 10655413Abstract: A sealing device relates to a plug that includes a crusher mechanism, where the sealing device includes one or more glass layers positionable in a wellbore. The glass in a barrier phase bears against at least one seat or support sleeve arranged axially displaceably in the wellbore, where the at least one seat or support sleeve bears against the glass by means of a supporting hydraulic fluid in a pressure support chamber, the seat or support sleeve being configured to be released, be displaced axially, and to crush the glass when the supporting hydraulic fluid is released from the pressure support chamber.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2016Date of Patent: May 19, 2020Assignee: TCO ASInventors: Viggo Brandsdal, Jan Tore Tveranger
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Patent number: 10624941Abstract: A method for increasing expression of NOS3 gene, increasing expression of PLAT gene, decreasing expression of F3 gene and/or decreasing expression of SERPINE1 gene is provided, wherein the method comprises administering to a subject in need an effective amount of a Chenopodium formosanum extract. Accordingly, the method is effective in treating or preventing diseases associated with NOS3 gene, PLAT gene, F3 gene and/or SERPINE1 gene.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2017Date of Patent: April 21, 2020Assignee: TCO Co., Ltd.Inventors: Yung-Hsiang Lin, I-Hui Chen, Yu-Ting Cheng
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Patent number: 10538992Abstract: A flow system comprises a system flow path extending from a system inlet to a system outlet. A pressure module is provided within the system flow path to establish a differential pressure between upstream and downstream sides thereof during flow from the system inlet to the system outlet The system also comprises a valve provided within the system flow path, and a valve actuator in pressure communication with the system flow path on upstream and downstream sides of the pressure module. The valve actuator is driven by a differential pressure established by the pressure module to move between a first position in which the valve is closed, and a second position in which the valve is opened.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2014Date of Patent: January 21, 2020Assignee: TCO ASInventor: Keith Woodford
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Publication number: 20190292875Abstract: A method for plugging a subterranean well includes running a perforating tool into the subterranean well and positioning the perforating tool in a well section to be plugged; operating the perforating tool to create a plurality of holes in a part of a casing located in the well section; running a surge tool into the well; operating the surge tool to lower the pressure inside the part of the casing located in the well section and flowing a well fluid from an annulus between the casing and a well formation through the holes; and pumping a fluidized plugging material into the well section via a tubing string.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2017Publication date: September 26, 2019Applicant: TCO ASInventors: Geir Arne Melhus, Jostein Elbert
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Publication number: 20190195048Abstract: A toe valve that includes a housing having an interior and exterior; a sliding sleeve; a counter mechanism that includes a cylinder, a ratchet piston with first and second ends, and a ratchet shaft connected to the second end; a trigger assembly that includes a trigger housing, and a release piston. The trigger assembly is arranged between the counter mechanism and the sliding sleeve, and the release piston is configured to activate the sliding sleeve, and the ratchet shaft is configured to activate the release piston. The toe valve further includes a closed chamber enclosing the ratchet shaft and defined at least partly by the cylinder that includes a chamber fluid with a chamber pressure; an inlet pressure port configured to be in communication with a wellbore fluid with a wellbore pressure, and the first end of the ratchet piston is in fluid communication with the inlet pressure port.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2017Publication date: June 27, 2019Applicant: TCO ASInventor: Jan Tore Tveranger
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Patent number: 10149868Abstract: A method of treating arthritis, which comprising administering to a subject in need an effective amount of Streptococcus thermophilus DSM 28121 strain. The method is especially used for relieving joint pain, alleviating joint swelling, relieving tissue inflammation, protecting cartilaginous tissues and increasing the number of chondrocytes in the cartilaginous tissues.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2017Date of Patent: December 11, 2018Assignee: TCO CO., LTD.Inventor: Yung-Hsiang Lin