Patents by Inventor Danny J. Holder

Danny J. Holder 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).

  • Patent number: 5553672
    Abstract: A setting tool allows setting a hydraulic liner hanger in a deviated wellbore. Subsequent to setting the liner hanger through pressure developed within the setting tool, the setting tool is reconfigured to allow full-bore passage therethrough. In the preferred embodiment, the flow communication to the liner hanger is interrupted after it is set so that the setting tool can have a full-bore clearance for passage of cement wipers or other devices and that pressure can then be applied in the setting tool to complete the cementing operations for the liner, as well as to actuate any casing or isolation packers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 1994
    Date of Patent: September 10, 1996
    Assignee: Baker Hughes Incorporated
    Inventors: Sidney K. Smith, Jr., Danny J. Holder
  • Patent number: 4869324
    Abstract: Modifications are provided for both single unit and dual unit inflatable packers or bridge plugs permitting such inflatable tools to be inserted in a well through the primary tubing string which in turn is suitably sealably anchored in the well above the producing formations. The inflatable tool is inserted into the well on a conduit, such as coiled tubing, and fluid pressure transmitted through the conduit is utilized to effect the expansion and setting of the inflatable elements of the inflatable tool. The conduit is connected to the inflatable tool by a fluid pressure operated release mechanism and, following the inflation of the inflatable element or elements, the conduit may be utilized to supply treatment fluid or cementing fluid to a formation isolated by the inflatable tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 1988
    Date of Patent: September 26, 1989
    Assignee: Baker Hughes Incorporated
    Inventor: Danny J. Holder