Patents by Inventor Odd Sollesnes

Odd Sollesnes 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).

  • Patent number: 6942035
    Abstract: A method for the retrieval of an object from a well (16) with a tool (30) is described, in which the object, by lowering of the tool (30), is directed into a lower inlet section (40) to a hollow holding area (46) in the tool (30). The method is characterized in that a tool (30) is applied which comprises an inlet section (40) with a barbed section (56), which lets the object pass into the holding area (46), but which prevents the object (22) from being led out of the holding area. A tool that can be used to carry out the method is also described, as well as an application.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2005
    Assignee: Total Catcher Offshore AS
    Inventor: Odd Sollesnes
  • Patent number: 6758267
    Abstract: There is referred to a process for retrieving equipment (70, 72, 90) which is stuck, from a bore hole, where the equipment is connected to a tool and is brought to the surface, and the method is characterised in that a tool is lowered in the bore hole, such as mounted to the lower end of a string or the like, said tool comprising a stationary grip part (14, 44) which is arranged substantially enclosingly about the equipment residue (70, 72, 90) between its outer wall and the wall of the bore hole, after which a central axially movable grip part (16) of the tool is caused to be forced downwards for fixing the equipment residue against the stationary grip part. There is also disclosed a device for accomplishing the method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2004
    Assignee: Total Catcher Offshore AS
    Inventor: Odd Sollesnes
  • Publication number: 20040003923
    Abstract: A method for the retrieval of an object from a well (16) with a tool (30) is described, in which the object, by lowering of the tool (30), is directed into a lower inlet section (40) to a hollow holding area (46) in the tool (30). The method is characterised in that a tool (30) is applied which comprises an inlet section (40) with a barbed section (56), which lets the object pass into the holding area (46), but which prevents the object (22) from being led out of the holding area. A tool that can be used to carry out the method is also described, as well as an application.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2003
    Publication date: January 8, 2004
    Inventor: Odd Sollesnes
  • Publication number: 20030168214
    Abstract: A method and a device for testing of a well, such as in a well liner, a newly drilled hole, and the like, is disclosed. The method is characterised in that a plug is directed down into the well, that the plug is fixed towards the wall of the well the sealing means of the plug is activated to seal against the wall of the well, and after the testing has ceased the sealing function is removed by disintegrating the plug. Preferably a plug of a disintegratable material is used, such as a ceramic material, glass or the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2003
    Publication date: September 11, 2003
    Inventor: Odd Sollesnes