Patents by Inventor Caleb KELLEY
Caleb KELLEY has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 11834923Abstract: A packer includes a tubular mandrel. The packer includes a first end cap, the first end cap coupled to the mandrel. The packer includes a backup mechanism coupled to the first end cap. The packer includes a swellable elastomeric body positioned about the mandrel abutting the first end cap. The swellable elastomeric body is positioned at least partially between the mandrel and the backup mechanism. The swellable elastomeric body is positioned to not cover the entire outer surface of the backup mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2023Date of Patent: December 5, 2023Assignee: TAM INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Caleb Kelley, John Thurston
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Publication number: 20230258050Abstract: A packer includes a tubular mandrel. The packer includes a first end cap, the first end cap coupled to the mandrel. The packer includes a backup mechanism coupled to the first end cap. The packer includes a swellable elastomeric body positioned about the mandrel abutting the first end cap. The swellable elastomeric body is positioned at least partially between the mandrel and the backup mechanism. The swellable elastomeric body is positioned to not cover the entire outer surface of the backup mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2023Publication date: August 17, 2023Inventors: Caleb KELLEY, John THURSTON
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Patent number: 11697973Abstract: A modular downhole packer includes a valve body, which includes a threaded coupler adapted to couple to a tubular and a valve assembly. The packer includes a packer element assembly, which includes a first end coupler, the first end coupler mechanically coupled to the valve body; a packer element; and a second end coupler. The packer includes a floating seal element mechanically coupled to the second end coupler, the floating seal element including a seal extension. The packer includes a floating end anchor. The floating end anchor includes a compression seal housing, the compression seal housing including an outer sealing surface positioned within the seal extension of the second end coupler; a compression seal positioned within a seal pocket formed in the compression seal housing; and an anchor body, the anchor body threadedly coupled to the seal pocket of the compression seal housing, the anchor body abutting the compression seal.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2022Date of Patent: July 11, 2023Assignee: TAM INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Luis Garcia, Caleb Kelley
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Publication number: 20220228453Abstract: A modular downhole packer includes a valve body, which includes a threaded coupler adapted to couple to a tubular and a valve assembly. The packer includes a packer element assembly, which includes a first end coupler, the first end coupler mechanically coupled to the valve body; a packer element; and a second end coupler. The packer includes a floating seal element mechanically coupled to the second end coupler, the floating seal element including a seal extension. The packer includes a floating end anchor. The floating end anchor includes a compression seal housing, the compression seal housing including an outer sealing surface positioned within the seal extension of the second end coupler; a compression seal positioned within a seal pocket formed in the compression seal housing; and an anchor body, the anchor body threadedly coupled to the seal pocket of the compression seal housing, the anchor body abutting the compression seal.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2022Publication date: July 21, 2022Inventors: Luis GARCIA, Caleb KELLEY
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Patent number: 11203915Abstract: A valve collar for a downhole packer includes a flow path. The flow path includes an opening valve and closing valve. The valve collar further includes a lockout valve piston. The lockout valve piston is positioned such that in an unset position, the flow path is open and in a set position, the flow path is blocked by the lockout valve piston. The lockout valve piston may be adapted to be shifted from the unset position to the set position by a pressure spike inside the valve collar. The lockout valve piston may be held in the unset position by a temporary restraint.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2020Date of Patent: December 21, 2021Assignee: TAM INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Caleb Kelley, Eugene Resweber, Nathaniel Harris, Reid Poynor
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Publication number: 20200199969Abstract: A valve collar for a downhole packer includes a flow path. The flow path includes an opening valve and closing valve. The valve collar further includes a lockout valve piston. The lockout valve piston is positioned such that in an unset position, the flow path is open and in a set position, the flow path is blocked by the lockout valve piston. The lockout valve piston may be adapted to be shifted from the unset position to the set position by a pressure spike inside the valve collar. The lockout valve piston may be held in the unset position by a temporary restraint.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2020Publication date: June 25, 2020Inventors: Caleb KELLEY, Eugene RESWEBER, Nathaniel HARRIS, Reid POYNOR
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Patent number: 10619447Abstract: A valve collar for a downhole packer includes a flow path. The flow path includes an opening valve and closing valve. The valve collar further includes a lockout valve piston. The lockout valve piston is positioned such that in an unset position, the flow path is open and in a set position, the flow path is blocked by the lockout valve piston. The lockout valve piston may be adapted to be shifted from the unset position to the set position by a pressure spike inside the valve collar. The lockout valve piston may be held in the unset position by a temporary restraint.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2017Date of Patent: April 14, 2020Assignee: TAM INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Caleb Kelley, Eugene Resweber, Nathaniel Harris, Reid Poynor
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Publication number: 20190120014Abstract: A valve collar for a downhole packer includes a flow path. The flow path includes an opening valve and closing valve. The valve collar further includes a lockout valve piston. The lockout valve piston is positioned such that in an unset position, the flow path is open and in a set position, the flow path is blocked by the lockout valve piston. The lockout valve piston may be adapted to be shifted from the unset position to the set position by a pressure spike inside the valve collar. The lockout valve piston may be held in the unset position by a temporary restraint.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2017Publication date: April 25, 2019Applicant: TAM INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Caleb KELLEY, Eugene RESWEBER, Nathaniel HARRIS, Reid POYNOR
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Patent number: 10156124Abstract: A balanced piston toe sleeve allows a pressure test cycle to be carried out before opening the bore of the toe sleeve to the wellbore. The balanced piston toe sleeve includes a valve assembly in which a valve piston separates a valve cylinder into a balancing cylinder and an actuation cylinder. The actuation cylinder is coupled to the bore through a check valve which allows unidirectional flow into the actuation cylinder. The balancing cylinder is in fluid communication with the bore. After a pressure test cycle, the pressure in the balancing cylinder reduces, while the pressure in the actuation cylinder is retained by the check valve. The valve piston shifts into the open position, allowing fluid flow from the bore to the toe sleeve.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2016Date of Patent: December 18, 2018Assignee: TAM INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Jessica Guzman, Ray Frisby, Caleb Kelley
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Patent number: 9816345Abstract: A downhole packer element includes an inner and outer cable wrapped layer positioned about an inflatable bladder. The inner and outer cable wrapped layers are formed from helically wrapped, parallel cables. The inner cable wrapped layer may be wrapped about a layer of slats. The outer cable wrapped layer may be surrounded by an outer cover. An end sub may serve to couple the downhole packer element to a mandrel.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2015Date of Patent: November 14, 2017Assignee: TAM INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: David Freeman, Caleb Kelley
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Publication number: 20160208578Abstract: A balanced piston toe sleeve allows a pressure test cycle to be carried out before opening the bore of the toe sleeve to the wellbore. The balanced piston toe sleeve includes a valve assembly in which a valve piston separates a valve cylinder into a balancing cylinder and an actuation cylinder. The actuation cylinder is coupled to the bore through a check valve which allows unidirectional flow into the actuation cylinder. The balancing cylinder is in fluid communication with the bore. After a pressure test cycle, the pressure in the balancing cylinder reduces, while the pressure in the actuation cylinder is retained by the check valve. The valve piston shifts into the open position, allowing fluid flow from the bore to the toe sleeve.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2016Publication date: July 21, 2016Inventors: Jessica GUZMAN, Ray FRISBY, Caleb KELLEY
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Publication number: 20150240588Abstract: A downhole packer element includes an inner and outer cable wrapped layer positioned about an inflatable bladder. The inner and outer cable wrapped layers are formed from helically wrapped, parallel cables. The inner cable wrapped layer may be wrapped about a layer of slats. The outer cable wrapped layer may be surrounded by an outer cover. An end sub may serve to couple the downhole packer element to a mandrel.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2015Publication date: August 27, 2015Inventors: David FREEMAN, Caleb KELLEY