Patents by Inventor Thorleif Lager

Thorleif Lager 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).

  • Apparatus and a method for controlling fluid flow in, into or out of a well, and an orientation means for orienting the apparatus
    Patent number: 10822920
    Abstract: An apparatus and a method are for controlling a fluid flow in, into or out of a well. An orientation means is for orienting the apparatus in the well. The apparatus has a main flow channel; a chamber in fluid communication with the main flow channel, and having a flow control element movable between a first non-blocking position and a second blocking position for the fluid flow. The flow control element is movable in response to density of fluid in the chamber. The main flow channel has with pressure changing means causing a pressure differential in a fluid return conduit providing fluid communication between the chamber and a portion of the main flow channel, so that fluid in said chamber is recirculated back to the main flow channel when the main flow channel is open.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2020
    Assignee: Innowell Solutions AS
    Inventors: Rune Killie, Thorleif Lager
  • Apparatus and a Method for Controlling Fluid Flow In, Into or Out of a Well, and an Orientation Means for Orienting the Apparatus
    Publication number: 20190264535
    Abstract: An apparatus and a method are for controlling a fluid flow in, into or out of a well. An orientation means is for orienting the apparatus in the well. The apparatus has a main flow channel; a chamber in fluid communication with the main flow channel, and having a flow control element movable between a first non-blocking position and a second blocking position for the fluid flow. The flow control element is movable in response to density of fluid in the chamber. The main flow channel has with pressure changing means causing a pressure differential in a fluid return conduit providing fluid communication between the chamber and a portion of the main flow channel, so that fluid in said chamber is recirculated back to the main flow channel when the main flow channel is open.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2017
    Publication date: August 29, 2019
    Applicant: Innowell Solutions AS
    Inventors: Rune Killie, Thorleif Lager