Patents Assigned to WELLBORE ENERGY SOLUTIONS, LLC
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Publication number: 20130153245Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus for cleaning the inner wall of wellbores and for capturing downhole wellbore debris. An elongated, tubular central mandrel is provided with recesses on its outer surface. Various service elements are interchangeably mounted over the split rings. The various service elements include stabilizers, brush assemblies, junk baskets and magnets.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2012Publication date: June 20, 2013Applicant: WELLBORE ENERGY SOLUTIONS LLCInventors: Benton Knobloch, Todd Roy
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Publication number: 20130032329Abstract: Apparatus for downhole filtration of fluids in a wellbore. The apparatus has a diverter and a filter slidably mounted on a mandrel. The diverter has a circumferential wiper element between the mandrel and the casing within which the apparatus is run. When fluids are reverse circulated, or the tool is being pulled out, the diverter shifts to a downward position, wherein it seals against an upper end of the filter, filtering out solids in the fluids and retaining them in a chamber between the sleeve and mandrel. When running the tool into a wellbore, the diverter shifts to an upper position to permit fluids to bypass the filter sleeve. The filter sleeve bears against a spring loaded seat, which permits creating a gap between the diverter and an upper end of the filter sleeve to allow fluids to bypass the filter sleeve should the filter sleeve slots become plugged.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2012Publication date: February 7, 2013Applicant: WELLBORE ENERGY SOLUTIONS LLCInventor: WELLBORE ENERGY SOLUTIONS LLC
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Publication number: 20120241145Abstract: An improved and enhanced spring loaded downhole tool for cleaning well casing bores comprising a mandrel, at least a first insert having a passageway therethrough, and at least a second insert, wherein both the first insert and the second insert are selected from at least one of a spring loaded scraper insert and at least one wire brush insert, and further wherein the first insert and the second insert are slidingly received within a slot on a first mounting portion on the mandrel and a slot on a second mounting portion on the mandrel, from the outermost respective ends, and wherein the first insert is secured by a first retaining sleeve and the second insert is secured by a second retaining sleeve. Also disclosed is a unique method for cleaning a section of casing with a downhole tool, as herein disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2012Publication date: September 27, 2012Applicant: Wellbore Energy Solutions, LLCInventors: Benton T. Knobloch, Todd J. Roy
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Publication number: 20110083857Abstract: A bypass valve for use in tubing string which can be repeatedly opened and closed to selectively provide bypass fluid flow between the interior of the tubing string and the annulus to assist in flowing debris. The valve uses hardened valve elements which can be opened and closed while flowing fluids under pressure through the tubing string. The valve is actuated by placing the tubing string in a sufficient weight down condition to operate the valve. A trigger is provided to prevent unintended actuation of the bypass valve during use.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2010Publication date: April 14, 2011Applicant: Wellbore Energy Solutions, LLCInventors: Benton T. Knobloch, JR., Todd J. Roy, David J. Tilley
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Publication number: 20100206551Abstract: Apparatus for downhole filtration in a wellbore The apparatus has a diverter and a filter slidably mounted on a mandrel. The diverter has a circumferential wiper element between the mandrel and the casing within which the apparatus is run. When fluids are reverse circulated, or the tool is being pulled out, the diverter shifts to a downward position, wherein it seals against an upper end of the filter, filtering out solids in the fluids and retaining them in a chamber between the sleeve and mandrel. When running the tool into a wellbore, the diverter shifts to an upper position to permit fluids to bypass the filter sleeve. The filter sleeve bears against a spring loaded seat, which permits creating a gap between the diverter and an upper end of the filter sleeve to allow fluids to bypass the filter sleeve should the filter sleeve slots become plugged.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2009Publication date: August 19, 2010Applicant: WELLBORE ENERGY SOLUTIONS, LLCInventors: Benton Knobloch, Todd Roy, David J. Tilley
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Publication number: 20100181064Abstract: Apparatus for cleaning the inner wall of wellbore tubulars, and for capturing downhole debris in the wellbore An elongated, tubular central mandrel has threaded connections on either end for makeup into a tubular string The mandrel has recesses on its outer circumference into which split rings are mounted Various service elements are then attachable to the central mandrel, by sliding them over the mandrel and holding them in place with stabilizer elements which connect to the split rings Different embodiments of the service elements include a brush assembly, a junk basket, and a magnet The stabilizer elements may be mounted onto the split rings so as to either be rotationally locked with respect to the mandrel, or so as to be capable of rotating with respect to the mandrel, since the service elements are held in place on the central mandrel by the stabilizer elements.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2008Publication date: July 22, 2010Applicant: WELLBORE ENERGY SOLUTIONS, LLCInventors: Benton Knobloch, Todd Roy