Abstract: An element including an undercut in the element extending from an innermost surface of the element radially outwardly into the element, and a pathway intersecting the undercut and extending from the undercut to an outermost surface of the element, the pathway fluidly connecting the outermost surface of the element to the undercut prior to setting of the seal.

Abstract: An anchor and seal system including a slip, a cone in radially expanding communication with the slip, an element in loadable communication with the cone, and a pusher configured to radially displace the element to reside on an element retention surface of the pusher. A method for treating a borehole including running an anchor and seal system above to depth, activating a setting arrangement to anchor and seal the anchor and seal system.

Abstract: A downhole tool includes a tool member having a radially outer surface and a radially inner surface. The radially inner surface includes an angled section. A drive member is axially spaced from the tool member. The drive member includes a radially outer surface portion and a radially inner surface portion. The radially outer surface portion includes an angled portion. A seal element is provided on the drive member. The seal element includes a first portion coupled to the radially outer surface portion and a second portion that is radially outwardly disengagable from the radially outer surface portion in response to one of fluid pressure and fluid flow.

Abstract: An element including an undercut in the element extending from an innermost surface of the element radially outwardly into the element, and a pathway intersecting the undercut and extending from the undercut to an outermost surface of the element, the pathway fluidly connecting the outermost surface of the element to the undercut prior to setting of the seal.

Abstract: An element including an undercut in the element extending from an innermost surface of the element radially outwardly into the element, and a pathway intersecting the undercut and extending from the undercut to an outermost surface of the element, the pathway fluidly connecting the outermost surface of the element to the undercut prior to setting of the seal.

Abstract: A downhole tool includes a tool member having a radially outer surface and a radially inner surface. The radially inner surface includes an angled section. A drive member is axially spaced from the tool member. The drive member includes a radially outer surface portion and a radially inner surface portion. The radially outer surface portion includes an angled portion. A seal element is provided on the drive member. The seal element includes a first portion coupled to the radially outer surface portion and a second portion that is radially outwardly disengagable from the radially outer surface portion in response to one of fluid pressure and fluid flow.

Abstract: An anchor and seal system including a slip, a cone in radially expanding communication with the slip, an element in loadable communication with the cone, and a pusher configured to radially displace the element to reside on an element retention surface of the pusher. A method for treating a borehole including running an anchor and seal system above to depth, activating a setting arrangement to anchor and seal the anchor and seal system.

Abstract: An element including an undercut in the element extending from an innermost surface of the element radially outwardly into the element, and a pathway intersecting the undercut and extending from the undercut to an outermost surface of the element, the pathway fluidly connecting the outermost surface of the element to the undercut prior to setting of the seal.

Abstract: An anchor and seal system including a slip, a cone in radially expanding communication with the slip, an element in loadable communication with the cone, and a pusher configured to radially displace the element to reside on an element retention surface of the pusher. A method for treating a borehole including running an anchor and seal system above to depth, activating a setting arrangement to anchor and seal the anchor and seal system.

Abstract: A valve assembly for a plug to close off a zone in the well for further treatment above the plug features a valve member initially pinned in an open position where flow up to a predetermined level can move through without dislodging the valve plug to move to its associated seat. If the perforating gun misfires a replacement gun can be run in with flow as the plug is still retained in the position for flow through the plug. On the other hand flow around the plug above a predetermined level will shear retainers for the plug and let the plug land on its seat closing flow in a downhole direction for treatment.

Abstract: A single-cone bidirectional slip system including a single cone, a slip in operable communication with the cone, and bidirectional wickers associated with the slip.

Abstract: An anchor and seal system including a slip, a cone in radially expanding communication with the slip, an element in loadable communication with the cone, and a pusher configured to radially displace the element to reside on an element retention surface of the pusher. A method for treating a borehole including running an anchor and seal system above to depth, activating a setting arrangement to anchor and seal the anchor and seal system.

Abstract: A tapered mandrel is advanced into a spirally cut sleeve having a corresponding taper to the mandrel. The outer surface of the sleeve conforms to the surrounding borehole and features an exterior recess in which a sealing element is mounted. The sleeve diameter expands as the tapered mandrel is axially advanced. Axial cuts in the spiral sleeve further reduce the force needed for setting. A leading nose is provided for the uphole end of the sealing element to allow high treatment flow rate while the sealing element is protected from the erosive effects of high velocities.

Abstract: A valve assembly for a plug to close off a zone in the well for further treatment above the plug features a valve member initially pinned in an open position where flow up to a predetermined level can move through without dislodging the valve plug to move to its associated seat. If the perforating gun misfires a replacement gun can be run in with flow as the plug is still retained in the position for flow through the plug. On the other hand flow around the plug above a predetermined level will shear retainers for the plug and let the plug land on its seat closing flow in a downhole direction for treatment.

Abstract: A compression set sealing element preferably 85A-95A TDI-Ester Polyurethane is compressed axially and retained against extrusion by CEM anti-extrusion rings. The compressed state of the sealing element is locked in by a degradable lock ring assembly. The mandrel is secured to an upper end of a slip cone and a breakable slip ring is secured by a wireline setting tool until the set position is reached. The slip ring breaks into segments that are pulled up the slip cone as the setting tool pushes on a sleeve to axially compress the sealing element and lock in the set. The sealing element is retained against extrusion by CEM anti-extrusion rings. When the setting tool is removed a ball seat is exposed for delivery of a ball to build pressure into the formation for fracturing. The entirety of the plug then disintegrates from well fluid exposure.

Abstract: A compression set sealing element preferably 85A-95A TDI-Ester Polyurethane is compressed axially and retained against extrusion by CEM anti-extrusion rings. The compressed state of the sealing element is locked in by a degradable lock ring assembly. The mandrel is secured to an upper end of a slip cone and a breakable slip ring is secured by a wireline setting tool until the set position is reached. The slip ring breaks into segments that are pulled up the slip cone as the setting tool pushes on a sleeve to axially compress the sealing element and lock in the set. The sealing element is retained against extrusion by CEM anti-extrusion rings. When the setting tool is removed a ball seat is exposed for delivery of a ball to build pressure into the formation for fracturing. The entirety of the plug then disintegrates from well fluid exposure.

Abstract: Therefore in one aspect, an anchoring device is disclosed, including: a degradable substrate with a first hardness wherein an outer extent of the degradable surface includes at least one retaining feature; and a granular gripping material associated with the outer extent of the degradable substrate and the at least one retaining feature, wherein the at least one retaining feature retains the granular gripping material and the granular gripping material has a second hardness greater than the first hardness. In certain embodiments, the at least one retaining feature is at least one bump ring. In certain embodiments, the at least one bump ring is at least one segmented bump ring. In certain embodiments, the at least one retaining feature is at least one helical feature. In certain embodiments, the at least one retaining feature is at least one knurled region. In certain embodiments, the degradable substrate includes a leading protrusion.