Abstract: An assembly for installation within the end of a joint of casing or liner for use in a downhole environment where the casing or liner is disposed in the borehole which traverses earth formations. The assembly includes an annular split ring expander and an annular split ring slip element and a self-energizing packing element which has an interference fit with respect to the bore of a string of pipe. A mechanically operated setting tool has a set of nut members on a threaded mandrel which are selectively operated for setting the slip element of the assembly into a wedging engagement with the expander in the wall of a well pipe and for releasing the setting tool from the body of the assembly to leave the assembly installed within the end of a joint of casing or liner.

Abstract: An assembly for installation within the end of a joint of casing or liner for use in a downhole environment where the liner or casing is disposed in the borehole which traverses earth formations. The assembly includes an annular split ring expander and an annular split ring slip element and a self-energizing packing element which has an interference fit with respect to the bore of a string of pipe. A mechanically operated setting tool has a set of nut members on a threaded mandrel which are selectively operated for setting the slip element of the assembly into a wedging engagement with the expander in the wall of a well pipe and for releasing the setting tool from the body of the assembly to leave the assembly installed within the end of a joint of casing or liner. An expander nut is threadedly coupled to the end of the body of the assembly to lock the slip member in position and the bore of the body is conformed to receive a valve and a landing collar arrangement.

Abstract: A setting tool for a liner hanger in an oil well completion system wherein the setting tool mechanism incorporates structure for manipulating a liner prior to and subsequent to hanging the liner hanger in a well casing. Prior to setting the liner hanger the setting tool is locked to a liner hanger by an interconnection with a clutch housing. After hanging the liner hanger, rotation of the setting tool mandrel uncouples the coupling nut from the liner hanger to release the setting tool from the liner hanger and further rotation of the setting tool moves a lock nut to a position when the coupling nut locks the clutch housing to the setting tool so that the liner hanger can be rotated after it is hung in a well casing. The liner hanger and the clutch housing have interengageable clutch surfaces.

Abstract: A circulating valve for use in oil field operations which is pressure operated without use of a wireline tool. The valve has a sleeve assembly with telescopically joined sleeve members normally closing off a circulation port in a mandrel. A pressure differential is utilized to shift the joined sleeve members to an unjoined condition opening the circulation ports. A second pressure differential is utilized to rejoin the sleeve members and close off the circulation ports. The sleeve members are independently shear pinned to the mandrel.

Abstract: A continuous flow well bore perforation washing tool is shown of the type having a tubular mandrel with sidewalls defining a flow passage, an upper end for connection in a pipe string and a lower end with means for blocking the flow of fluid from the pipe string through the mandrel. Upper and lower pressure responsive packer assemblies are carried on opposite ends of the mandrel. An outer setting sleeve surrounds the mandrel between the packer assemblies to define an annular chamber between the mandrel and setting sleeve. A continuous flow passage communicates the mandrel interior, the annular chamber, and the well bore. Selectively sized orifices in the setting sleeve form a restriction in a portion of the continuous flow passage. By selectively sizing the orifices, a back pressure buildup can be created in the annular chamber which is used to set the packer assemblies as fluid is continuously flowed through the continuous flow passage.

Abstract: Disclosed is a rig for working on wells, and including a generally two-legged mast, with each leg constructed with a traveling pole telescoping about and along a gin pole. The mast may be so extended by means of a chain drive mounted on the traveling legs of the mast. Hydraulically-operated slips selectively lock each traveling leg to the respective gin pole to prevent the former from sliding down the latter. The mast may be lowered to, and raised from, a generally horizontal configuration for transport on a truck. A snubber, or other pipe gripping apparatus, may be suspended by the mast and folded under the mast as the mast is moved to a horizontal configuration. With the mast erect, a control console may be elevated by means of a winch line supported by the mast. The mast may be mounted on a skid carried by a truck, with the skid movable relative to the truck bed for the purpose of aligning the mast relative to a well.

Abstract: A well tool for use in a tubular well conduit comprising a tool body including at least one radially extendable element for engaging the well conduit, and first and second tool body portions. The tool body portions are operatively associated with the radially extendable element and relatively movable longitudinally toward each other to extend the radially extendable element. Such movement is effected by longitudinal movement of a mandrel assembly which is engageable with the second tool body portion whereby they together form an actuator. The tool further comprises lock means cooperative between the actuator and the first tool body portion to limit movement of the tool body portions away from each other thereby locking the radially extendable element in its extended position. Tightening means associated with the lock means tightens the lock means responsive to fluid pressure acting in a direction opposite the direction of movement of the actuator during setting.

Abstract: Disclosed is a retrievable, weight set well packer which may be tightened in set configuration by rotation of the tubing string, and which may be released from set configuration by longitudinal movement of the tubing string. Locking means maintain the packer set when the tubing string is raised slightly to open a bypass between the tubing string and the set packer. Continued raising of the tubing string releases the locking means to permit the packer to be retrieved. Dual opposed spreader cones keep the packer set against well pressure differentials acting from either above or below the packer. Pressure responsive means are also employed to increase the forces anchoring the tubing string against movement to open the bypass as differential well pressures tend to so move the tubing string.

Abstract: Disclosed is a swivel assembly with multiple fluid bearings. The embodiment shown is a rotatable liner swivel assembly to be used, in conjunction with a liner hanger, cam dog assembly, and setting tool, for placing and cementing a liner in a well. Fluid-filled annular bearing chambers in the swivel assembly support the load of the liner pipe string, and permit the rotation of the liner pipe string with respect to the liner hanger during the cementing process. The bearing chambers are interconnected to equalize the fluid pressure and distribute the load uniformly over the bearing chambers.

Abstract: Disclosed is a retrievable, weight set well packer which is set and released by longitudinal movement of the tubing string. Locking means are provided for keeping the packer set when the tubing is raised slightly to open a bypass between the tubing and set packer. Continued raising of the tubing releases the lock means to permit the packer to be retrieved. Dual opposed spreader cones keep the packer set against pressure induced forces in either direction. Differential sealing areas are also employed to prevent such forces from opening the bypass.

Abstract: A well tool comprising: a tubular housing adapted for fluid communicable connection with the lower end of a pipe string; a piston assembly carried by the housing for relative axial movement therein from a first to a second terminal position in response to fluid pressure communicated through the pipe string to a first pressure area on the piston assembly; a valve assembly carried by the housing and movable from a closed position to an opened position, in response to predetermined axial movement of the piston assembly, to permit the pipe string fluid pressure to be communicated to a second pressure area on the piston assembly opposing the first pressure area and forcing the piston assembly to return to its first terminal position; and a working member carried by the housing for movement in response to reciprocal movement of the piston assembly.

Abstract: A check valve assembly for use in a flow conductor. A tubular valve body with a central flow passage is mounted in the assembly. A spring urges the body toward closed position in which a rigid sleeve encircles and covers outlet ports in the downstream end of the body. A resilient skirt of rubber extending from the end of the sleeve engages the outer surface of the body to form a seal which prevents reverse fluid flow through the valve. The rigid sleeve isolates the ports from high reverse pressure differentials. Forward flow, or a sufficiently great forward pressure differential, overcomes the spring bias and pushes the downstream end of the tubular body through the bottom of the sleeve and skirt to a position in which the outlet ports are uncovered for normal flowing operation. The spring returns the valve body to closed position when the flow reverses or the forward pressure differential falls below a prescribed value.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for cementing a liner in a well bore in which the apparatus may comprise: a setting tool having a tubular mandrel connected in a pipe string for extension through the liner; a liner wiper releasably disposed within the liner near one end of the mandrel; a plug member for effecting a movable seal behind cement as it is pumped through the pipe string into the liner; a seal assembly sealingly engaging the exterior of the mandrel and the interior of the liner above the liner wiper; and a latch assembly releasably connecting the seal assembly to the liner so as to permit limited axial movement of the mandrel without disturbing the axial position of the seal assembly. In the method of cementing a liner using the apparatus, the force due to pressure applied to the seal assembly, during pumping of cement, is transferred to the liner without transfer to the mandrel.