Abstract: The present disclosure provides a modular linear actuated valve having a lower body module that can interface with an interchangeable upper linear actuator module being at least one of a mechanical linear actuator module and a fluid linear actuator module. The invention includes a quick disconnect between the body module and any of the actuator modules. An actuator assembly on the selected actuator module can be coupled to the valve stem on the lower body module using a quick disconnect segment on the actuator module and a reciprocal quick disconnect segment on the body module. A valve can be quickly converted into a mechanical linear actuated valve or a fluid linear actuator valve, simplifying manufacturing and stocking, and providing a faster response to customer orders.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a latch system that is activated internally after installation in a tubular member and requires no external penetration through a wall of the tubular member. The latch system and the tool on which it is installed includes an energizing ring and a lock ring resting on a portion of the tool, where the energizing ring can be pressed toward the lock ring to expand the lock ring radially outward and lock into an internal lock groove in a bore of the tubular member. A self-locking mechanism using corresponding profiles in the components can, with the lock ring expansion, longitudinally lock the energizing ring with the lock ring and lock the energizing ring with the tubular member. The dual locking of the three components locks or otherwise restrains the components together, so that the tool is fixed in a longitudinal position relative to the tubular member.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a modular linear actuated valve having a lower body module that can interface with an interchangeable upper linear actuator module being at least one of a mechanical linear actuator module and a fluid linear actuator module. The invention includes a quick disconnect between the body module and any of the actuator modules. An actuator assembly on the selected actuator module can be coupled to the valve stem on the lower body module using a quick disconnect segment on the actuator module and a reciprocal quick disconnect segment on the body module. A valve can be quickly converted into a mechanical linear actuated valve or a fluid linear actuator valve, simplifying manufacturing and stocking, and providing a faster response to customer orders.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a latch system that is activated internally after installation in a tubular member and requires no external penetration through a wall of the tubular member. The latch system and the tool on which it is installed includes an energizing ring and a lock ring resting on a portion of the tool, where the energizing ring can be pressed toward the lock ring to expand the lock ring radially outward and lock into an internal lock groove in a bore of the tubular member. A self-locking mechanism using corresponding profiles in the components can, with the lock ring expansion, longitudinally lock the energizing ring with the lock ring and lock the energizing ring with the tubular member. The dual locking of the three components locks or otherwise restrains the components together, so that the tool is fixed in a longitudinal position relative to the tubular member.