Patents Assigned to Bubbletight, LLC
  • Downhole tool having a sealing element constructed from a polyvinyl alcohol compound
    Patent number: 10767439
    Abstract: Degradable downhole tools, tool components, and balls are formed from a polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) compound. The PVA compound exhibits strength and elasticity properties that are comparable to existing degradable downhole polymers and further exhibits degradability properties that are superior to existing degradable downhole polymers. For different components, the PVA compound may include a reinforcing material such as fiberglass. A plug for use in a wellbore conduit may include a sealing element that is formed of PVA compounds of various types.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2020
    Assignee: Bubbletight, LLC
    Inventor: Carl Andrew Rosenholm
  • Degradable downhole tools and components
    Patent number: 10669808
    Abstract: Degradable downhole tools, tool components, and balls are formed from a polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) compound. The PVA compound exhibits strength and elasticity properties that are comparable to existing degradable downhole polymers and further exhibits degradability properties that are superior to existing degradable downhole polymers. For different components, the PVA compound may include a reinforcing material such as fiberglass. Usage of tools, tool components, and balls formed from the disclosed materials eliminates the requirement that such equipment be drilled out after use as the PVA compound quickly degrades in standard downhole fluids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2020
    Assignee: Bubbletight, LLC
    Inventor: Carl Andrew Rosenholm
  • Degradable downhole tools and\or components thereof, method of hydraulic fracturing using such tools or components, and method of making such tools or components
    Patent number: 10508525
    Abstract: A downhole tool or component, such as a hydraulic fracturing ball, may have a base body having an outer surface. The outer surface of the base body may have a lapped coating thereon. The downhole tool or component may be made by lapping the outer surface of the base body with a lapping slurry. The downhole tool or component may be used in downhole applications, such as hydraulic fracturing, and may resist degradation upon exposure to fluids, such as production fluids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2019
    Assignee: Bubbletight, LLC
    Inventors: Marty Hill Hopkins, Mark Allen Freeman, Mark T. Hopkins
  • Degradable downhole tools and components
    Patent number: 10364642
    Abstract: Degradable downhole tools, tool components, and balls are formed from a polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) compound. The PVA compound exhibits strength and elasticity properties that are comparable to existing degradable downhole polymers and further exhibits degradability properties that are superior to existing degradable downhole polymers. For different components, the PVA compound may include a reinforcing material such as fiberglass. Usage of tools, tool components, and balls formed from the disclosed materials eliminates the requirement that such equipment be drilled out after use as the PVA compound quickly degrades in standard downhole fluids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2019
    Assignee: Bubbletight, LLC
    Inventor: Carl Andrew Rosenholm