Patents Assigned to National Boss Hog Energy Services, LLC
  • Downhole tool and method of use
    Patent number: 9316086
    Abstract: A composite member for a downhole tool that includes a resilient portion; and a deformable portion having at least one groove formed therein, wherein the resilient portion and the deformable portion are made of a first material, and wherein a second material is disposed around the deformable portion and at least partially fills into the at least one groove.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2016
    Assignee: National Boss Hog Energy Services, LLC
    Inventor: Duke VanLue
  • Downhole tool and method of use
    Patent number: 9103177
    Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure pertain to a metal slip for a downhole tool that may include a slip body; an outer surface comprising gripping elements; and an inner surface configured for receiving a mandrel. In aspects, slip body may include at least one hole formed therein, and a buoyant material may be disposed in the hole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2015
    Assignee: National Boss Hog Energy Services, LLC
    Inventor: Duke VanLue
  • Downhole tool and method of use
    Patent number: 9097095
    Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure pertain to a metal slip for a downhole tool, the metal slip having a slip body; an outer surface comprising gripping elements; and an inner surface configured for receiving a mandrel. The slip body may include at least one hole formed therein. The downhole tool may be a plugging or diverter tool, such as a frac plug.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2015
    Assignee: National Boss Hog Energy Services, LLC
    Inventor: Duke VanLue
  • Downhole tool and method of use
    Patent number: 9074439
    Abstract: A composite member for a downhole tool that includes a resilient portion; and a deformable portion having at least one groove formed therein, wherein the groove is formed in a spiral pattern, wherein the resilient portion and the deformable portion are made of a first material, and wherein a second material is bonded to the deformable portion and at least partially fills into the groove.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2015
    Assignee: National Boss Hog Energy Services LLC
    Inventor: Duke VanLue
  • Downhole tool and method of use
    Patent number: 9010411
    Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure pertain to a downhole tool useable for isolating sections of a wellbore that includes a mandrel, the mandrel further having a body comprising an external surface, and an inner bore formed therein; a distal end; and a proximate end; wherein the mandrel is made of composite material, wherein a set of shear threads are disposed along a surface of the inner bore at the proximate end. Embodiments of the tool include a slip disposed about the mandrel, wherein the slip comprises a one-piece configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Assignee: National Boss Hog Energy Services LLC
    Inventor: Duke VanLue
  • Downhole tool and method of use
    Patent number: 8997853
    Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure pertain to a composite slip for a downhole tool, the composite slip having a circular slip body having one-piece configuration with at least partial connectivity around the entire circular slip body, and at least two grooves disposed therein. In aspects, the slip body may be made from one of filament wound material, fiberglass cloth wound material, and molded fiberglass composite.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2015
    Assignee: National Boss Hog Energy Services, LLC
    Inventor: Duke VanLue
  • Downhole tool and method of use
    Patent number: 8955605
    Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure pertain to a mandrel for a downhole tool that may include a body having a proximate end with a first outer diameter and a distal end with a second outer diameter; a first set of threads disposed on the distal end; and a transition region formed on the body between the proximate end and the distal end. In aspects, the mandrel may be made from filament wound composite material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2015
    Assignee: National Boss Hog Energy Services, LLC
    Inventor: Duke VanLue