Patents Assigned to Vertice Oil Tools Inc.
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Publication number: 20240117710Abstract: A downhole tool with a flapper positioned within a mandrel. More specifically, embodiments are directed toward flappers with different mechanisms to open and close the flapper.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2023Publication date: April 11, 2024Applicant: Vertice Oil Tools, Inc.Inventors: Mohamed Saraya, Mike Lo, Stephen Parks
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Publication number: 20240109148Abstract: A weld joint and method of welding a joint in parts subject to expansion in use. The weld joint is between dissimilar steel alloys and a weldable nickel-base shim is located between faces of the steel alloys prior to welding by an electron beam. Embodiments of an expandable metal sleeve and a metal packer for use as an isolation barrier in a well, are described which include the weld joint.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2023Publication date: April 4, 2024Applicant: Vertice Oil Tools Inc.Inventor: Christopher Cockrill
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Publication number: 20240110458Abstract: A high expandable straddle and a method of providing annular isolation at a location in a well bore. The straddle includes two expandable pipe sections with a base pipe section therebetween and end pipe sections for connection in a tubular string. The straddle may be run in tubing with restricted inner diameters and by the introduction of pressure to the saddle over 30% expansion can occur to the expandable pipe sections to seal and grip the tubing spanning a fault. An embodiment is described with the straddle being of unitary construction, the expansion pipe sections having thinned walls and being entirely formed of an austenitic stainless steel. An anchoring arrangement and/or seals may also be located on the expandable pipe sections.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2023Publication date: April 4, 2024Applicant: Vertice Oil Tools, Inc.Inventors: Chris Cockrill, Phil Turrell, William Luke MCELLIGOTT, Cameron Radtke
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Publication number: 20240093569Abstract: A frac plug with lower slips and a lower cone. In embodiments, a lower cone ramp angle is greater than or equal to a cone bevel angle and a slip inner cut angle. This geometry enables the fins of the cone to not interact with the lower slips, which may not break the lower slips as the lower slips move over the cone. Instead, the lower slips may break due to stresses caused by the tendency of the lower slips to expand as they lower slips interact with the ramp of the lower cone.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2023Publication date: March 21, 2024Applicant: Vertice Oil Tools, Inc.Inventors: Mohamed Saraya, Stephen Parks, Mike Lo
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Patent number: 11913304Abstract: A wiper plug to activate an internal sleeve positioned within a landing collar, wherein the landing collar and the internal sleeve are integral components.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2022Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: Vertice Oil Tools, Inc.Inventor: Mohamed Ibrahim Saraya
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Patent number: 11905774Abstract: A downhole anchor mechanism for use in downhole tools. The downhole anchor mechanism generally consists of a plurality of sliders that pivot outwardly from a downhole tool body to engage distal ends thereof against a well casing. The sliders are operatively engaged within faceted cavities associated with the tool body, which creates load components that act in a tangential direction, allowing a thin-walled tool body to withstand increased holding force.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2021Date of Patent: February 20, 2024Assignee: VERTICE OIL TOOLS INC.Inventor: Shannon Martin
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Patent number: 11905772Abstract: A tool to remove portions of casing from a wellbore. A tool may include a bottom sub-assembly and casing that selectively detach from a sub-assembly. This may allow for tools and casing within the wellbore to be efficiently and effectively removed from the wellbore without having to cut tools down well.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2021Date of Patent: February 20, 2024Assignee: VERTICE OIL TOOLS INC.Inventor: Mohamed Ibrahim Saraya
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Patent number: 11851975Abstract: A frac plug with lower slips and a lower cone. In embodiments, a lower cone ramp angle is greater than or equal to a cone bevel angle and a slip inner cut angle. This geometry enables the fins of the cone to not interact with the lower slips, which may not break the lower slips as the lower slips move over the cone. Instead, the lower slips may break due to stresses caused by the tendency of the lower slips to expand as they lower slips interact with the ramp of the lower cone.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2023Date of Patent: December 26, 2023Assignee: Vertice Oil Tools Inc.Inventors: Mohamed Saraya, Stephen Parks, Mike Lo
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Patent number: 11846171Abstract: A frac plug with a flapper positioned within a shearable housing. More specifically, embodiments are directed towards an upper portion of the shearable housing that is configured to be separated from an insert responsive to flowing back through the frac plug.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2022Date of Patent: December 19, 2023Assignee: Vertice Oil Tools Inc.Inventors: Mike Lo, Stephen Parks
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Patent number: 11808102Abstract: A dissolvable frac plug with an internal chamber surrounded by an external wall with the chamber containing a tracer compound in an amount sufficient to be observed from water or other wellbore fluids when released. The tracer compound is released from the chamber as a portion or portions of the external wall dissolves due to contact with water or other wellbore fluids. The released tracer compound can be monitored from the water or other wellbore fluids.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2021Date of Patent: November 7, 2023Assignee: Vertice Oil Tools, Inc.Inventors: Tyler Roberts, Ben Weber
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Patent number: 11773681Abstract: A tool with a deformable element that is configured to flex across an annulus based on a force being applied to an inner surface of the deformable element. The deformable element may be configured to be positioned within a chamber that is covered by a first rupture disc. The deformable element may include seals, flex joints, and a body.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2021Date of Patent: October 3, 2023Assignee: Vertice Oil Tools Inc.Inventor: Stephen Parks
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Patent number: 11674356Abstract: A downhole coupling mechanism for use in downhole tools that find application in wells exploited by a hydraulic refracturing process. The downhole coupling mechanism connects first and second tubular sections via a tensile load arrangement of wires located in complimentary grooves, a torque arrangement of interlocking lugs and notches on opposite ends, and a seal arrangement. The downhole coupling mechanism provides a thin walled coupling where a screw-threaded connection could not achieve the required tensile load, torque and sealing properties needed. Embodiments of a thin walled anchor and packer including the downhole coupling mechanism are described.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2021Date of Patent: June 13, 2023Assignee: VERTICE OIL TOOLS INC.Inventors: Christopher Cockrill, Philip Turrell, Cameron Radtke
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Publication number: 20230175330Abstract: A downhole anchor mechanism for use in downhole tools. The downhole anchor mechanism generally consists of a plurality of sliders that pivot outwardly from a downhole tool body to engage distal ends thereof against a well casing. The sliders are operatively engaged within faceted cavities associated with the tool body, which creates load components that act in a tangential direction, allowing a thin-walled tool body to withstand increased holding force.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 23, 2021Publication date: June 8, 2023Applicant: VERTICE OIL TOOLS INC.Inventor: Shannon MARTIN
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Patent number: 11661814Abstract: A frac plug with lower slips and a lower cone. In embodiments, a lower cone ramp angle is greater than or equal to a cone bevel angle and a slip inner cut angle. This geometry enables the fins of the cone to not interact with the lower slips, which may not break the lower slips as the lower slips move over the cone. Instead, the lower slips may break due to stresses caused by the tendency of the lower slips to expand as they lower slips interact with the ramp of the lower cone.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2022Date of Patent: May 30, 2023Assignee: Vertice Oil Tools Inc.Inventors: Mohamed Saraya, Stephen Parks, Mike Lo
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Patent number: 11655688Abstract: A toe sleeve that is configured to allow communication between an inner diameter of the tool and an annulus outside of the tool during a bleed off cycle, which occurs after testing the casing. To test the casing, pressure within the inner diameter of the tool may be increased, and during a bleed off cycle the pressure within the inner diameter of the tool may be reduced.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2021Date of Patent: May 23, 2023Assignee: Vertice Oil Tools Inc.Inventors: Mohamed Ibrahim Saraya, Stephen Parks, Andrew John Webber
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Patent number: 11613956Abstract: A temporary seal within a wellbore. More specifically, a temporary seal within casing that limits the flow of fluid through the casing until the temporary seal is released.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2020Date of Patent: March 28, 2023Assignee: Vertice Oil Tools Inc.Inventor: Mohamed Ibrahim Saraya
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Patent number: 11585185Abstract: An assembly and method of manufacturing an assembly for use as an isolation barrier to be run in and secured within a well. The assembly has a sleeve member positioned on the exterior of a tubular body, fixed at each end to create a chamber therebetween. Fluid can enter the chamber through a port in the tubular body to morph the sleeve member against a larger diameter surface in the well. The sleeve member is formed of at least two materials, welded together and machined before being arranged on the tubular body. One material is more expandable than the other so as to morph more easily. The sleeve is connected to the tubular body by screw threads and seals. Initial construction of the sleeve member allows welding, inspection and machining without affecting the tensile strength of the tubular body or complete assembly.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2019Date of Patent: February 21, 2023Assignee: VERTICE OIL TOOLS INC.Inventors: Cameron Hill Radtke, William Luke McElligott, Philip Henry Turrell, Christopher Brian Kevin Cockrill
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Patent number: 11578555Abstract: An outer diameter of a mandrel with a recess to accommodate lower slips with a larger thickness, a sealing element with a concave outer diameter to control a pressure differential caused by a Bernoulli Effect across the sealing element, and a disc that is selectively secured to a housing via a removable shear pin, wherein shear pins with different pressure ratings may be inserted into the housing.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2020Date of Patent: February 14, 2023Assignee: Vertice Oil Tools Inc.Inventors: Mohamed Ibrahim Saraya, Mike Lo
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Patent number: 11555377Abstract: A frac plug with a flapper positioned within a shearable housing. More specifically, embodiments are directed towards an upper portion of the shearable housing that is configured to be separated from an insert responsive to flowing back through the frac plug.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2021Date of Patent: January 17, 2023Assignee: Vertice Oil Tools Inc.Inventor: Mike Lo
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Patent number: 11459855Abstract: A tool comprising a movable sleeve with an inner diameter, an outer diameter, and a screen. The screen being configured to filter materials flowing into a first port within the moveable sleeve, wherein the outer diameter of the movable sleeve is positioned adjacent to an inner diameter of the tool, wherein the screen is configured to move with the moveable sleeve. The tool further comprising a temporary member positioned on the inner diameter of the moveable sleeve, the temporary member being configured to temporarily cover an inner sidewall of the screen.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2020Date of Patent: October 4, 2022Assignee: Vertice Oil Tools Inc.Inventors: Mohamed Ibrahim Saraya, Andrew John Webber