Patents Assigned to Osca
  • Patent number: 8931244
    Abstract: A horse boot assembly includes: a boot body shaped to accommodate a hoof of a horse, a fastening device associated with the boot body for fastening the boot assembly onto the hoof, and an adapter. The adapter is compressed against a rear part of the hoof upon fastening of the fastening device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2015
    Assignee: Osca 2 S.R.L.
    Inventor: Andrea Gola
  • Publication number: 20100229508
    Abstract: A horse boot assembly comprises: a boot body shaped to accommodate a hoof of a horse, fastening means associated with the boot body for fastening the boot assembly onto the hoof, and an adapter. The adapter is compressed against a rear part of the hoof upon fastening of the fastening means.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2007
    Publication date: September 16, 2010
    Applicant: OSCA 2 S.R.L.
    Inventor: Andrea Gola
  • Publication number: 20040055945
    Abstract: A fluid filtration system of well workover fluids, the system comprising: a first settling tank which stores fluid; a second settling tank which stores fluid; a low pressure pump in fluid communication with the first and second settling tanks; a low pressure filter in fluid communication with the first and second settling tanks; a high pressure pump in fluid communication with the second settling tank; and a high pressure filter in fluid communication with the second settling tank, wherein the high pressure filter comprises: an inlet; an outlet; a plurality of input feed lines in fluid communication with the inlet; a plurality of output feed lines in fluid communication with the outlet; a plurality of filter canisters, wherein at least one filter canister is in fluid communication with each input feed line and each output feed line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2003
    Publication date: March 25, 2004
    Applicants: BJ SERVICES COMPANY, OSCA, Inc.
    Inventor: Gary Lane Poole
  • Publication number: 20030037925
    Abstract: A method for completing a well in a single trip, including: inserting a completion tool assembly into the well, the completion tool assembly having a gravel packing assembly and a service tool assembly slidably positioned substantially within an interior cavity in the gravel packing assembly; removably coupling the service tool assembly and the gravel packing assembly; plugging at a first location, whereby fluid is blocked from flowing through the interior channel; diverting fluid blocked by the plugging at the first location through a first fluid flow path to an exterior of the completion tool assembly; circulating a gravel pack slurry through the completion tool assembly; plugging at a second location, whereby fluid is blocked from flowing through the interior channel; diverting fluid blocked by the plugging at the second location through a second flow path that reenters the interior channel at a location distal of the first and second plugging locations; and circulating a filter cake stimulating fluid thro
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2002
    Publication date: February 27, 2003
    Applicant: OSCA, Inc.
    Inventors: David Joseph Walker, Wade Rebardi, Marvin Bryce Traweek, Floyd Bishop
  • Patent number: 6432885
    Abstract: This invention relates to a well treatment fluid and a method to treat an/or fracture a subterranean formation comprising: injecting a well treatment fluid into the formation at sufficient pressure to fracture the formation wherein the fluid comprises: (a) one or more amphoteric surfactants; (b) water; and (c) one or more nonaqueous solvents; (d) optionally, an acid forming compound, and (e) provided that if the acid forming compound is present a hydrophilic alcohol may also be optionally present.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2002
    Assignee: Osca, Inc.
    Inventor: Daniel Patrick Vollmer
  • Patent number: 6405800
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for controlling fluid flow in a well bore is provided. A base pipe having an outer surface and an inner bore is provided. A first screen jacket is placed therearound. A second screen jacket is positioned adjacent the first screen jacket around the base pipe. An annular space is defined between the outer surface of the base pipe and each screen jacket. A sleeve is disposed between the adjacent screen jackets and an isolated fluid flow path is created between the annular space defined by the first screen jacket and the annular space defined by the second screen jacket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2002
    Assignee: OSCA, Inc.
    Inventors: David Joseph Walker, DeWayne Turner, Marvin Bryce Traweek
  • Patent number: 6397949
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a pressure actuated valve for use in well completion assemblies. The valve is operable by pressure between three configurations. In a first configuration, the valve is in a locked-closed configuration. In a second configuration, the valve remains closed but is unlocked. In a third configuration, the valve is open. Also disclosed is a method of installing and operating a three pressure actuated valve in a well completion operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2002
    Assignee: OSCA, Inc.
    Inventors: David Joseph Walker, Dewayne Turner, William D. Henderson, Mike Ritter
  • Patent number: 6206100
    Abstract: A system and method for perforating and gravel packing a wellbore casing in a single trip into the wellbore comprising a gravel packer assembly having a production screen and at least one packer. A perforating apparatus connected to the gravel packer assembly, wherein the perforating apparatus is detachable from the gravel packer assembly after the system is placed in the wellbore and before a detonation of the perforating apparatus. A tool having at least one casing engaging slip segment, wherein the tool is matable with the perforating apparatus and is settable in the wellbore casing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2001
    Assignee: OSCA, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin R. George, Stanley Wall, Marvin Bryce Traweek, Barry Ed Smith, David Joseph Walker, Stephen C. Yeary
  • Patent number: 5865251
    Abstract: An isolation system is disclosed which includes a production screen and an internal isolation pipe sealed with the production screen at proximal and distal ends, and an internal sleeve slidably coupled with the isolation pipe. The isolation pipe defines at least one port and the sleeve defines at least one aperture, and the sleeve is moveable between an open position in which the port and aperture are in communication to permit fluid flow therethrough, and a closed position in which the port and aperture are not in communication and fluid flow is prevented. The sleeve is manipulated by a service string and multi-action shifting tool between the opened and closed positions. Also disclosed is a gravel packer and method of operation incorporating the isolation system, as well as a service tool and service string assembly useful therewith.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 1996
    Date of Patent: February 2, 1999
    Assignee: OSCA, Inc.
    Inventors: Wade Rebardi, Donald H. Michel
  • Patent number: 5609204
    Abstract: An isolation system is disclosed which includes a production screen and an internal isolation pipe sealed with the production screen at proximal and distal ends, and an internal sleeve slideably coupled with the isolation pipe. The isolation pipe defines at least one port and the sleeve defines at least one aperture, and the sleeve is moveable between an open position in which the port and aperture are in communication to permit fluid flow therethrough, and a closed position in which the port and aperture are not in communication and fluid flow is prevented. The sleeve is manipulated by a service string and multi-action shifting tool between the opened and closed positions. Also disclosed is a gravel packer and method of operation incorporating the isolation system, as well as a service tool and service string assembly useful therewith.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 1995
    Date of Patent: March 11, 1997
    Assignee: OSCA, Inc.
    Inventors: Wade Rebardi, Donald H. Michel
  • Patent number: 5579844
    Abstract: A well completion system which includes a production packer assembly, production tubing sealed to the packer assembly, and an isolation assembly coupled with the packer assembly. The isolation assembly includes an isolation pipe received within a production screen and sealed at both ends therewith. The isolation pipe defines at least one port and carrying a moveable sleeve defining at least one aperture. The sleeve is moveable between an open position in which the port and aperture are in communication to permit fluid flow therethrough, and a closed position in which the port and aperture are not in communication and fluid flow is prevented. The isolation system is also coupled with a wash down shoe and a shearable ball seat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 3, 1996
    Assignee: OSCA, Inc.
    Inventors: Wade Rebardi, Donald H. Michel
  • Patent number: 5055209
    Abstract: The viscosity of Xanthan gum polymer solutions is reduced by the addition of hydrogen peroxide and adjustment of the pH of the solution to at least 8.0.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 1989
    Date of Patent: October 8, 1991
    Assignee: Osca, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth L. Bridges, Kerry L. Kalinski
  • Patent number: 4938288
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of preventing potential subterranean formation damage caused by calcium based completion and well servicing brines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 1989
    Date of Patent: July 3, 1990
    Assignee: OSCA, Inc.
    Inventor: Kenneth L. Bridges
  • Patent number: RE34758
    Abstract: A travelling disc valve assembly, comprising a length of tubing lowered down a cased wellbore; a crossover tool secured to the lower end of the length of tubing; a length of wash pipe secured to the lower end of the crossover tool; a disc valve assembly secured to the wash pipe and positioned to a lower circulation position in the well bore; a disc valve secured in a bore of the assembly; in the upper, portion of the assembly for shearing off the connection between the wash pipe and the disc valve assembly, when the disc valve assembly is in an upper position, providing to prevent fluid from flowing into the formation below the disc valve and to prevent production flow to the surface; and a to rupture the disc valve at a predetermined time so that the production within the formation is allowed to flow through the assembly bore to the surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 1993
    Date of Patent: October 18, 1994
    Assignee: Osca
    Inventors: David L. Farley, Kent T. Fink