Patents by Inventor Bard Martin Tinnen
Bard Martin Tinnen has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 11959347Abstract: A dump bailer for being filled with a flowable material in a lubricator assembly and for depositing the flowable material in a wellbore, wherein the dump comprises a filling valve for filling flowable material into the dump bailer and a means for orientation of the dump bailer along a longitudinal axis. The invention also relates to a lubricator assembly configured to allow filling a flowable material into a dump bailer positioned within the lubricator assembly, wherein the lubricator assembly comprises an inlet for injection of flowable material and a guide for providing the dump bailer with a correct position and orientation. The invention further relates to a method for filling a flowable material into a dump bailer positioned within a lubricator assembly and for depositing the flowable material in a wellbore.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2020Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Assignee: Altus Intervention (Technologies) ASInventors: Lasse Haugland, Espen Osaland, Bard Martin Tinnen
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Patent number: 11613949Abstract: A downhole apparatus including a sleeve, a tool string, a plug, a means for setting the plug wherein an upper portion of the sleeve is connectable to a lower portion of the tool string, and a lower portion of the sleeve is arranged to receive the plug and the means for setting the plug. A method for using the downhole apparatus (1) is disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2022Date of Patent: March 28, 2023Assignee: Altus Intervention (Technologies) ASInventor: Bard Martin Tinnen
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Publication number: 20230065388Abstract: A dump bailer for being filled with a flowable material in a lubricator assembly and for depositing the flowable material in a wellbore, wherein the dump comprises a filling valve for filling flowable material into the dump bailer and a means for orientation of the dump bailer along a longitudinal axis. The invention also relates to a lubricator assembly configured to allow filling a flowable material into a dump bailer positioned within the lubricator assembly, wherein the lubricator assembly comprises an inlet for injection of flowable material and a guide for providing the dump bailer with a correct position and orientation. The invention further relates to a method for filling a flowable material into a dump bailer positioned within a lubricator assembly and for depositing the flowable material in a wellbore.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2020Publication date: March 2, 2023Inventors: Lasse Haugland, Espen Osaland, Bard Martin Tinnen
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Publication number: 20230055063Abstract: A downhole apparatus including a sleeve, a tool string, a plug, a means for setting the plug wherein an upper portion of the sleeve is connectable to a lower portion of the tool string, and a lower portion of the sleeve is arranged to receive the plug and the means for setting the plug. A method for using the downhole apparatus (1) is disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2022Publication date: February 23, 2023Inventor: Bard Martin Tinnen
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Patent number: 11459841Abstract: A downhole apparatus comprises a sleeve, a tool string, a plug, a means for setting the plug wherein an upper portion of the sleeve is connectable to a lower portion of the tool string, and a lower portion of the sleeve is arranged to receive the plug and the means for setting the plug. A method of using the downhole apparatus is disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2018Date of Patent: October 4, 2022Assignee: Altus Intervention (Technologies) ASInventor: Bard Martin Tinnen
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Publication number: 20220010641Abstract: A circulation unit for connecting to a lubricator suitable for housing a wireline operated tool string for collecting debris within a petroleum well is described. The circulation unit comprises a house with an upper lubricator connection and at least one lower internal seal member adapted to seal against an outer surface of the tool string. The circulation unit has an outlet above the seal member, the outlet being connected to a reservoir. The circulation unit has a lower lubricator connection. The house, upper lubricator connection and lower lubricator connection form a through passage for the tool string. The upper lubrication connection and lower lubrication connection are adapted for connection to a pressurized lubricator. The tool string includes a wellbore cleanout tool with filling means. The wellbore cleanout tool comprises an outlet for unloading collected debris in a lubricator assembly comprising the lubricator and the circulation unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2019Publication date: January 13, 2022Inventors: Lasse Haugland, Espen Osaland, Bard Martin Tinnen
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Publication number: 20210180421Abstract: A downhole apparatus comprises a sleeve, a tool string, a plug, a means for setting the plug wherein an upper portion of the sleeve is connectable to a lower portion of the tool string, and a lower portion of the sleeve is arranged to receive the plug and the means for setting the plug. A method of using the downhole apparatus is disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2018Publication date: June 17, 2021Inventor: Bard Martin Tinnen
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Patent number: 10563473Abstract: An interface tool and apparatus for retrieving a tubing from a well at least partly filled with a liquid, the tubing having first and second end portions. The apparatus includes an anchor for engaging tubing; sealing module for sealing first end portion of the bore of tubing; injector for injecting a low density fluid into tubing in or at an elevation below sealing module; and sealing cable connecting to a surface of the well. Apparatus includes first and second tool string sections, and interface tool configured for connecting first tool string section and second tool string section.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2015Date of Patent: February 18, 2020Assignee: Qinterra Technologies ASInventors: Marco Volgmann, Bard Martin Tinnen
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Patent number: 9816342Abstract: This invention relates to a junk catcher (2, 2?) releasably connected to a retrievable bridge plug (4, 4?) connectable to a setting tool (6) for joint deployment of bridge plug (4, 4?) and junk catcher (2, 2?) in a borehole (9) or a tubular in the borehole (9). Setting tool (6) extends through a fishing neck (12), a catcher tube (14), a flanged section (16), a valve chamber (18), a closable opening (20) and a portion of a setting sleeve (22, 22?) of junk catcher (2, 2?). Valve chamber (18) comprises a valve (50) arranged to close closable opening (20) after retrieval of setting tool (6) from junk catcher (2, 2?). The junk catcher (2, 2?) is connected to bridge plug (4, 4?) by at least one shear bolt (27, 38). Bridge plug (4, 4?) comprises a plug fishing neck (32, 32?) facing junk catcher (2, 2?), and bridge plug (4, 4?) comprises an equalizing channel (71) in a mandrel (7).Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2014Date of Patent: November 14, 2017Assignee: Altus Intervention ASInventors: Dag Ravn Pedersen, Robin Lovslett, Hassan Zakaria, Bard Martin Tinnen
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Patent number: 9702211Abstract: This invention relates to a method and apparatus for retrieving a tubing from a well at least partly filled with a liquid. The tubing has first and second end portions. Method steps include: (a) running a retrieval apparatus using connecting means from a surface into the well, retrieval apparatus including: means for engaging tubing; means for sealing a portion of the bore of tubing; means for injecting a low density fluid into tubing, (b) connecting engagement means to a portion of tubing; (c) activating sealing means to close liquid communication in the bore of tubing between first and second end portions; (d) replacing at least a portion of a volume of liquid defined by sealing means, tubing and second end portion (B-B?) of the tubing by a low density fluid introduced in volume by injection means; and (e) retrieving tubing out of the well using connecting means.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2013Date of Patent: July 11, 2017Assignee: Altus Intervention ASInventor: Bard Martin Tinnen
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Publication number: 20170159388Abstract: This invention relates to an interface tool and apparatus for retrieving a tubing from a well at least partly filled with a liquid, the tubing having first and second end portions. The apparatus includes means for engaging tubing; means for sealing first end portion of the bore of tubing; means for injecting a low density fluid into tubing in or at an elevation below, sealing means; connecting means to a surface of the well. Apparatus includes first and second tool string sections, and interface tool configured for connecting first tool string section and second tool string section. First tool string section provided with engagement means, sealing means, injection means and connection means. The second downhole equipment provided with a sealing means for closing the second end portion of tubing, such as a mechanical plug having a check valve, and a cutting tool for cutting tubing underneath sealing means.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2015Publication date: June 8, 2017Inventors: Marco VOLGMANN, Bard Martin TINNEN
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Patent number: 9328580Abstract: This invention relates to an apparatus and a method for collecting debris in a wellbore.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2012Date of Patent: May 3, 2016Assignee: Atlus Intervention ASInventor: Bard Martin Tinnen
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Publication number: 20160060989Abstract: This invention relates to a junk catcher (2, 2?) releasably connected to a retrievable bridge plug (4, 4?) connectable to a setting tool (6) for joint deployment of bridge plug (4, 4?) and junk catcher (2, 2?) in a borehole (9) or a tubular in the borehole (9). Setting tool (6) extends through a fishing neck (12), a catcher tube (14), a flanged section (16), a valve chamber (18), a closable opening (20) and a portion of a setting sleeve (22, 22?) of junk catcher (2, 2?). Valve chamber (18) comprises a valve (50) arranged to close closable opening (20) after retrieval of setting tool (6) from junk catcher (2, 2?). The junk catcher (2, 2?) is connected to bridge plug (4, 4?) by at least one shear bolt (27, 38). Bridge plug (4, 4?) comprises a plug fishing neck (32, 32?) facing junk catcher (2, 2?), and bridge plug (4, 4?) comprises an equalizing channel (71) in a mandrel (7).Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2014Publication date: March 3, 2016Applicant: Altus Intervention ASInventors: Dag Ravn Pedersen, Robin Lovslett, Hassan Zakaria, Bard Martin Tinnen
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Publication number: 20140352976Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and an apparatus for retrieving a tubing from a well at least partly filled with a liquid. The tubing having a first end portion and a second end portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2013Publication date: December 4, 2014Applicant: ALTUS INTERVENTION ASInventor: Bard Martin Tinnen
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Publication number: 20140326470Abstract: A well completion arrangement and method is for removing at least a portion of a line running in an annulus between a tubing and a casing in a well. The arrangement comprises at least two clamping means spaced apart in the longitudinal direction of the tubing and fixed thereto, the clamping means being configured for fixing the line with respect to tubing, a splitting means for releasing the line from the interval defined by at least an upper clamping means and a lower clamping means of the at least two clamping means, a line manipulator apparatus for activating said release of the line, and a line retrieval apparatus for displacing into the tubing the portion of the line from said interval, thereby removing the line from the annulus.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2012Publication date: November 6, 2014Applicant: WTW Solutions ASInventor: Bård Martin Tinnen
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Publication number: 20140262299Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus and a method for collecting debris in a wellbore.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2012Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: AKER WELL SERVICE ASInventor: Bård Martin Tinnen
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Patent number: 8786113Abstract: A downhole electrical energy generating device and a method for transforming energy from a fluid flow passing the device are described. A vibrating assembly is influenced by the fluid flow to oscillate, the vibrating assembly including an elongated body having a longitudinal axis being arranged non-parallel with the fluid flow, a stiff body connecting the elongated body to a portion of the device located downstream of said elongated body; at least one energy harvester influenced by the vibrating assembly, wherein the energy generating device is provided with means for influencing the oscillation frequency of the vibrating assembly.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2009Date of Patent: July 22, 2014Assignee: Well Technology ASInventors: Bård Martin Tinnen, Håvar Sørtveit
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Publication number: 20140090832Abstract: A mandrel arrangement is for use in a wellbore tubing. A method is for using the same. A mandrel body houses at least one piston, the at least one piston being movable in relation to the mandrel body between a first position and a second position by a fluid force acting on the piston. A cavity is arranged adjacent the piston for communicating wellbore fluid pressure between the wellbore tubing and the piston. The cavity is provided with drainage means for facilitating removal of any particles present in at least a lower portion of the cavity.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2012Publication date: April 3, 2014Applicant: WTW SOLUTIONS ASInventor: Bard Martin Tinnen
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Publication number: 20140008085Abstract: A well barrier is for sealing off a first portion of a wellbore from a second portion of the wellbore, the first portion having a higher fluid pressure than the second portion. The well barrier is held in place in the wellbore by a holding means. The well barrier is preshaped to disintegrate in at least three barrier elements upon activation of a disintegration means, at least one of the barrier elements having a surface area facing the first portion of the wellbore that is larger than the surface area facing the second portion of the wellbore. A method is for controlling a disintegration of the well barrier.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2012Publication date: January 9, 2014Applicant: WTW SOLUTIONS ASInventor: Bard Martin Tinnen
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Patent number: 8258975Abstract: A system for communicating with downhole tools and devices is disclosed. The system includes multiple communication devices which, in combination, permit operators at the surface to operate downhole tools and to receive feedback regarding the state of the tools.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2008Date of Patent: September 4, 2012Assignee: Well TechnologyInventors: Bard Martin Tinnen, Oivind Godager, Havar Sortveit