Patents Assigned to Thru-Tubing Technology, Inc.
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Publication number: 20050178561Abstract: A device for sealing and anchoring within a tubular member. The device comprises a top swage member disposed within the tubular member, with the top swage member having a longitudinal center of axis. Also included is a first sealing member disposed about the top swage member, with the first sealing member containing a first plurality of circumferential ribs disposed about the first sealing member. The device may also include a second sealing member that is attached to the first sealing member, with the second sealing member containing a second plurality of circumferential ribs disposed about the second sealing member. A bottom swage member is disposed within the second sealing member, with the bottom swage member having a longitudinal center of axis. The device further comprises a setting apparatus for driving the top swage longitudinally downward relative to the top swage's longitudinal center axis and for driving the bottom swage longitudinally upward relative to the bottom swage's center axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 5, 2005Publication date: August 18, 2005Applicant: Thru-Tubing Technology, Inc.Inventor: Michael Gazewood
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Patent number: 6375757Abstract: An apparatus for jetting a fluid within a tubular member. The apparatus may comprise a cylindrical member having an outer portion and an inner portion, an outer sleeve disposed about the cylindrical member forming an annulus area, and a venturi device for jetting the fluid against the inner diameter walls of the tubular string. The venturi device comprises a nozzle disposed within the cylindrical member and a throat formed within the outer sleeve. A recirculation port is formed on the outer sleeve for communicating the fluid from a second annulus area to a first annulus area adjacent the throat. Also disclosed is a method of cleaning a tubular string with a power medium. The method includes providing a wash apparatus concentrically positioned within the tubular string. The power medium may be a fluid or air. In the preferred embodiment, the power medium is a fluid.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2001Date of Patent: April 23, 2002Assignee: Thru-Tubing Technology, Inc.Inventor: Michael J Gazewood
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Publication number: 20020030325Abstract: A device for sealing and anchoring within a tubular member. The device comprises a top swage member disposed within the tubular member, with the top swage member having a longitudinal center of axis. Also included is a first sealing member disposed about the top swage member, with the first sealing member containing a first plurality of circumferential ribs disposed about the first sealing member. The device may also include a second sealing member that is attached to the first sealing member, with the second sealing member containing a second plurality of circumferential ribs disposed about the second sealing member. A bottom swage member is disposed within the second sealing member, with the bottom swage member having a longitudinal center of axis. The device further comprises a setting apparatus for driving the top swage longitudinally downward relative to the top swage's longitudinal center axis and for driving the bottom swage longitudinally upward relative to the bottom swage's center axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 3, 2001Publication date: March 14, 2002Applicant: Thru-Tubing Technology, Inc.Inventor: Michael J. Gazewood
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Publication number: 20010017147Abstract: An apparatus for jetting a fluid within a tubular member. The apparatus may comprise a cylindrical member having an outer portion and an inner portion, an outer sleeve disposed about the cylindrical member forming an annulus area, and a venturi device for jetting the fluid against the inner diameter walls of the tubular string. The venturi device comprises a nozzle disposed within the cylindrical member and a throat formed within the outer sleeve. A recirculation port is formed on the outer sleeve for communicating the fluid from a second annulus area to a first annulus area adjacent the throat. Also disclosed is a method of cleaning a tubular string with a power medium. The method includes providing a wash apparatus concentrically positioned within the tubular string. The power medium may be a fluid or air. In the preferred embodiment, the power medium is a fluid.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2001Publication date: August 30, 2001Applicant: Thru-Tubing Technology, Inc.Inventor: Michael J. Gazewood
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Patent number: 5947202Abstract: A device for latching onto a down hole object located within a well bore is claimed. The device will include a mandrel connected to a work string and with an end adapted to engage the object. The device also includes a biasing member disposed about the mandrel; and, a collet member operatively disposed about the mandrel. The collet member will have a first end adapted to cooperate with the biasing member and a second end that contains an engaging member, operatively associated with the second end of the mandrel, for engaging the object. The mandrel and the collet member cooperate to form a chamber. The device will also include a locking member, contained within the chamber, for locking the mandrel and collet member together so that the mandrel and collet member act as one member.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 1997Date of Patent: September 7, 1999Assignee: Thru-Tubing Technology, Inc.Inventor: Michael J. Gazewood