Patents Assigned to Weartherford/Lamb, Inc.
  • Patent number: 6832656
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a valve for use in an oilfield tool. The valve includes a valve body and a valve member disposed in the valve body. The valve member is movable between an open and closed position. The valve member includes an aperture therethrough. The valve further includes a pressure relief member disposed in the aperture, whereby at a predetermined pressure the pressure relief member will permit fluid communication. In another aspect, the invention provides an apparatus and a method for introducing fluid into a tubular.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2004
    Assignee: Weartherford/Lamb, Inc.
    Inventors: Steve W. Fournier, Jr., Doyle F. Boutwell, Jr.