Freeing Stuck Object, Grappling Or Fishing In Well Patents (Class 166/301)
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Patent number: 12203331Abstract: An electrical connection assembly for a wireline cutting tool. The electrical connection assembly comprises an electrical connection sub having an upstream end and a downstream end. A pin connector resides within a bore of the electrical connection sub, with the pin connector having a conductive pin. The electrical connection assembly also includes a signal line connector. The signal line connector extends from an upstream end of the electrical connection sub and is in electrical communication with an electric wireline within a wellbore. The signal line connector places the electric wireline in electrical communication with a signal line further downhole. The signal line is associated with a downhole tool. A downstream end of the conductive pin is connected to the signal line. The electrical connection assembly also includes a spring that is wound around the pin and which biases the conductive pin out of a bore of the downstream end of the electrical connection sub.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2022Date of Patent: January 21, 2025Inventors: Jon Randall Rasmussen, Brandon J. Fair
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Patent number: 12196071Abstract: A downhole ratchet is utilized between tubulars in the drill string to reduce torsion energy in the drill string. A first gear and a second gear are biased into engagement to drive the drill string below the position of the downhole ratchet in the drill string during normal drilling. The downhole ratchet is constructed to release between the first gear and second gear when the tubular below the ratchet spins faster than the tubular above the ratchet due to slip-stick. Once the tubular below spins more slowly or at the same speed then the ratchet mechanism locks the upper and lower tubulars together to rotate the bit. The effect is to release torsional energy in the drill string to reduce slip stick oscillations.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2023Date of Patent: January 14, 2025Inventor: Kenneth L Nash
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Patent number: 12163395Abstract: A downhole vibration tool includes a head unit, a housing, a power system, a control system, at least one electrical motor, an engagement system, at least one vibration module, and at least one tractor section. The head unit is configured to attach to a conveyance system in a wellbore. The housing is configured to receive the cable head and house the power system, the control system, the at least one electrical motor, the engagement system, the vibration module and the at least one tractor section. The engagement system is configured to extend outward from the housing and contact the wellbore.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2022Date of Patent: December 10, 2024Assignee: SAUDI ARABIAN OIL COMPANYInventor: Apostolos Chomatas
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Patent number: 12152467Abstract: Clutch assemblies and related systems are provided. In some embodiments, the system comprises the clutch assembly, a circulation assembly, and an actuation mechanism operatively connected to the clutch assembly and the circulation assembly. In some embodiments, the clutch assembly allows for selective rotation of a bottom hole assembly of a drill string and the circulation assembly allows for selective exhausting of drilling fluid from the drill string. Related drill strings and methods for drilling a borehole are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2022Date of Patent: November 26, 2024Assignee: NTS Amega West USA, IncInventors: Robert McCullough, Adam Well, Everett Hagar, Sean O'Neill, Harris Hurst
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Patent number: 12012820Abstract: A wellbore system includes a lock ring forming at least a portion of a sealing assembly, the lock ring being coupled to and axially lower than one or more components of the sealing assembly to be positioned within an annulus. The wellbore system also includes a pedestal coupled to the lock ring, the pedestal arranged axially lower than at least a portion of the lock ring, the pedestal to be installed within the annulus. The wellbore system further includes a shoulder formed on at least a portion of a hanger. The wellbore system also includes a debris pocket formed within the annulus, the debris pocket arranged axially lower than both the shoulder and a lock ring groove.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2022Date of Patent: June 18, 2024Assignee: Baker Hughes Oilfield Operations LLCInventor: Samuel Cheng
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Patent number: 11840902Abstract: A method of recovering casing from a wellbore in which: a logging tool is run to an estimated stuck point of the casing through the central bore of the casing spear and casing cutter; the casing spear is attached to the casing and tension applied so that logging can be performed over a length at an estimated stuck point both with and without tension to provide the verified stuck point; and the casing cutter is positioned relative to this to cut the free casing; and the spear used to remove it. The method can be performed on a single trip. Embodiments include incorporating a packer to circulate fluid during casing cutting; a disconnect, anchor mechanism and motor to allow use of a motor to operate the cutter; and a Down Hole Power Tool with a method of establishing the required force to recover a length of stuck casing.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2022Date of Patent: December 12, 2023Assignee: ARDYNE HOLDINGS LIMITEDInventors: Alan Fairweather, David Stewart
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Patent number: 11821277Abstract: Examples described herein include systems and methods associated with a mechanical service tool. In one example, the service tool includes a power jar, an accelerator, and a linear actuator. The accelerator can be coupled to the power jar and provide assistance to the power jar. The linear actuator can be coupled to the accelerator and configured such to pull the accelerator spring within the accelerator with a force sufficient to fire the power jar. When the power jar is in a released state, the linear actuator can also be used to push or pull the entire accelerator and power jar assembly, which in turn can push or pull the target object within the wellbore. The linear actuator can also be used to move the power jar from a released state to a set state.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2022Date of Patent: November 21, 2023Assignee: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATIONInventors: Rodrigo Feliu, Matthew Billingham, Robert Kyle Wiesenborn
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Patent number: 11753894Abstract: A downhole tool includes a main body configured to be disposed by a conveyance member within a tubing string disposed in a wellbore drilled into a subterranean zone, and a plurality of hammers disposed about a central axis of the main body, each of the plurality of hammers configured to reciprocate radially with respect to the central axis. The tool also includes a plurality of electric motors, each of the plurality of electric motors configured to drive the reciprocation of a respective one of the plurality of hammers, such that each of the electric motors can cause a respective hammer to repetitively strike an interior surface of the tubing string and thereby impart vibration in the tubing string.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2022Date of Patent: September 12, 2023Assignee: Saudi Arabian Oil CompanyInventors: Waleed Mohamed Baghdady, Victor Jose Bustamante Rodriguez
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Patent number: 11719057Abstract: This system maintains bottom hole pressure and constant well bore pressure profile for a period of time in event of loss of power to rig pumps, rig pump failure or other loss of pressure to the primary flowline. The back pressure system diverts mud into the primary flowline to maintain pressure. The system provides time to get the diesel powered cement unit on line to maintain pressure or get the power reinstated to the rig pumps. The mud discharged into the primary flowline can be recovered back into the housing via the housing inlet line and the housing can be recharged via the N2 high pressure bottle rack. The back pressure system installs upstream of the MPD chokes with interfaces to the primary flow line to divert the drilling mud to the primary flowline.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2022Date of Patent: August 8, 2023Assignee: PRUITT TOOL & SUPPLY CO.Inventor: Martyn Parker
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Patent number: 11697974Abstract: A wellbore assembly includes a cable and a wellbore tool. The wellbore tool is coupled to the downhole end of the cable. The wellbore tool includes a housing, one or more sensors, a packer, and a controller. The one or more sensors are coupled to the housing or to the cable or both. The sensors detect one or more parameters of the wellbore tool or the cable or both. The controller is coupled to the housing. The controller is electrically coupled to one or more sensors and is operationally coupled to the packer. The controller determines, with the wellbore tool parted from the cable and based on information received from the one or more sensors, an indication of the wellbore tool in free fall. The controller activates, based on the determination, the packer to expand the packer and set the wellbore tool on a wall of the wellbore.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2021Date of Patent: July 11, 2023Assignee: Saudi Arabian Oil CompanyInventors: Ahmed Al-Mousa, Omar M. Alhamid, Mohammed Ahmed Alkhowaildi
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Patent number: 11629569Abstract: A thru-tubing recover string (10) and method of moving a stuck object (14) in tubing in a well (16). A bottom hole assembly (22) is connected to a work string and includes a first (32) and a second tool (34), each tool configured to apply a force to the object in order to move the object (14), the first force being an impulse force, the second force being a static force, and the tools being operable independently so that an operator can apply either force in the event that application of one type of force on the object fails to move the object. Embodiments are described for the first tool (32) being a hammer tool or a jar and the second tool being a pulling tool such as a jack. The invention finds application in removing stuck objects such as plugs or actuating elements on tools such as sliding sleeves in production tubing.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2019Date of Patent: April 18, 2023Assignee: ARDYNE HOLDINGS LIMITEDInventor: Alan Fairweather
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Patent number: 11598170Abstract: A fishing operation may include actuating a blind ram above the wellhead to seal around the wireline; pulling out a portion of the wireline out of the wellhead; cutting the portion of the wireline; rigging up a coiled tubing blowout preventer on top of the blind ram; connecting a wire within a coiled tubing to the wireline; connecting a coiled tubing bottom hole assembly to the coiled tubing; opening the blind ram and running in hole the coiled tubing into the wellbore; pulling, with the wire, the wireline inside the coiled tubing as the coiled tubing is lowered into the wellbore; lowering the coiled tubing to reach a depth within the wellbore containing a stall or stuck point in the tubular string; cutting the wireline with a wire cutter of the coiled tubing bottom hole assembly; and pulling out the coiled tubing with the wireline.Type: GrantFiled: November 11, 2021Date of Patent: March 7, 2023Assignee: SAUDI ARABIAN OIL COMPANYInventor: Mohammad W. Alsaleh
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Patent number: 11506011Abstract: A smart jarring system for freeing stuck equipment downhole is disclosed. The smart jarring system comprises a set of jars, at least one laser source and at least one laser receiver that corresponds to the at least one laser source. The laser receiver intercepts a laser beam that is emitted from the laser source. This interception helps determine when the set of jars fired and in which direction the set of jars fired. The smart jarring system further comprises one or more sensors selected from the group consisting of vibration sensors, temperature sensors, and torque/tensile sensors. These sensors are configured to diagnose downhole conditions and help free the stuck equipment downhole.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2020Date of Patent: November 22, 2022Assignee: SAUDI ARABIAN OIL COMPANYInventors: Ahmed Abdulaziz Al-Mousa, Mohammed Ahmed Alkhowaildi
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Patent number: 11466532Abstract: A method of dislodging a tubular string or well equipment connected to the tubular string can include connecting a dislodging tool in the tubular string, so that a flow passage of the dislodging tool extends through the tubular string, deploying a plug into the dislodging tool, applying a pressure differential across the plug, thereby displacing the plug through a seat of the dislodging tool, and dislodging the tubular string or the component in response to the displacing. A dislodging system can include a dislodging tool connected as part of a tubular string, the dislodging tool including a flow passage and a seat configured to sealingly engage a plug deployed into the tubular string, and at least one of a jarring force, load, impact, shock wave, elastic strain release and pressure pulse being generated in the tubular string in response to displacement of the plug through the seat.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2020Date of Patent: October 11, 2022Assignee: Thru Tubing Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Brock W. Watson, Roger L. Schultz, Gregory A. Kliewer
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Patent number: 11306556Abstract: An assembly disposed within a subterranean wellbore can include a first dislodging tool coupled to a bottom end of a tubing string, wherein the first dislodging tool, when enabled at a first time, performs a first action to free at least one service tool, disposed below the first dislodging tool in the subterranean wellbore, from being stuck.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2020Date of Patent: April 19, 2022Assignee: CHEVRON U.S.A. INC.Inventor: Paul Aaron Price
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Patent number: 11293261Abstract: A buoyancy assist tool has an outer case and a sleeve disposed in the outer case. The sleeve is movable from first to second positions in the outer case. A permeable membrane is attached to the movable sleeve at a lower end thereof. A rupture disk is mounted in the outer case. Fluid flow through the permeable membrane detaches the sleeve from the outer case and moves the sleeve from the first to the second position. In the second position, the sleeve creates an open bore for the passage of downhole tools therethrough.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2018Date of Patent: April 5, 2022Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Min Mark Yuan, Stephen Allen Yeldell, Lonnie Carl Helms, Frank Vinicio Acosta, Rajesh Parameshwaraiah, Kevin Wendell Ardoin
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Patent number: 11268337Abstract: A friction reduction tool and assembly are selectively activatable to produce fluid pressure pulses in downhole operations. The assembly includes a variable choke assembly having a rotary component and a stationary component, each with passages that enter into and out of alignment when the rotary component rotates with respect to the stationary component when driven by a rotor. The rotary component, stationary component, and rotor each have a central bore defining a central passage permitting fluid flow from above the assembly to below the assembly.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2020Date of Patent: March 8, 2022Assignee: IMPULSE DOWNHOLE SOLUTIONS LTD.Inventors: Douglas Kinsella, Kevin Leroux, Troy Lorenson, Dwayne Parenteau
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Patent number: 11248431Abstract: A method of removing a target fish from a wellbore includes preparing a fishing assembly having a magnetized pipe coupled to an end of a work string. The fishing assembly is run into the wellbore, and the magnetized pipe is positioned at an effective position in which a threaded end of the target fish is aligned with a threaded end of the magnetized pipe by magnetic attraction between the magnetized pipe and the target fish. A threaded connection is made up between the threaded end of the target fish and the threaded end of the magnetized pipe. The fishing assembly with the attached target fish is then retrieved from the wellbore to a surface location.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2020Date of Patent: February 15, 2022Assignee: SAUDI ARABIAN OIL COMPANYInventor: Abdullah S. Dossary
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Patent number: 11230900Abstract: A jarring tool includes a main body having a central bore extending therein, an upper connection at a proximal end of the main body for attaching the jarring tool to wireline or slickline, a lower portion at a distal end of main body, and a reciprocating hammer fixed at a first position within the central bore of the main body. The jarring tool further includes a central aperture extending along a length of the reciprocating hammer, an electrical connector extending from the upper connection and through the central aperture of the reciprocating hammer to at least the lower portion of the main body, and a release mechanism on the main body for releasing the reciprocating hammer from the first position and allowing reciprocating movement of the reciprocating hammer along the central bore. The electrical connector is configured to break when the reciprocating hammer is released from the first position.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2020Date of Patent: January 25, 2022Assignee: Robertson Intellectual Properties, LLCInventors: Michael C. Robertson, Douglas J. Streibich, Antony F. Grattan, Scott L. Hayes
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Patent number: 11111741Abstract: A downhole mud filter (100) comprising a tubular member (1) connectable to the drill string used to prevent debris-laden fluid from entering sensitive BHA tools and components further downhole relative to the mud filter. A tubular member having a sub assembly consisting of a bristle rings (6) and/or rupture (7) to intentionally create a restriction and divert debris-laden fluid around a cylindrical mesh (2) and/or screen surrounded by permanent magnets (3). The openings (9) on the mesh and/or screen allow fluid to pass through while preventing particulates or debris from entering and retaining such debris on the outside of the screen and/or mesh. Magnets (3) arranged around the outer diameter of the screen and/or mesh (2) and along its length captures and retains smaller ferrous debris which the screen and/or mesh cannot filter.Type: GrantFiled: July 3, 2018Date of Patent: September 7, 2021Assignee: Wellbore Debris Solutions FZ LLCInventor: Paul Terence Confield
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Patent number: 11040902Abstract: Methods of employing peroxycarboxylic acid compositions for the prevention of scale formation and in some embodiments the removal of existing scale are disclosed. In particular, the scale inhibition properties of percarboxylic acids of varying chain lengths including C1-C22 provide effective scale inhibition and scale removal or destruction. Methods of employing peroxycarboxylic acid compositions for scale inhibition and/or removal are particularly well suited for treating fluids intended to flow through pipes, namely in the energy industry, water and paper industries, etc. The methods provide suitable scale inhibition replacements and/or additives to known scale inhibitors.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2015Date of Patent: June 22, 2021Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.Inventors: Ramakrishnan Balasubramanian, Brian Epps, Junzhong Li, Richard Staub, Victor Keasler
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Patent number: 10961793Abstract: This system maintains bottom hole pressure and constant well bore pressure profile for a period of time in event of loss of power to rig pumps, rig pump failure or other loss of pressure to the primary flowline. The back pressure system diverts mud into the primary flowline to maintain pressure. The system provides time to get the diesel powered cement unit on line to maintain pressure or get the power reinstated to the rig pumps. The mud discharged into the primary flowline can be recovered back into the housing via the housing inlet line and the housing can be recharged via the N2 high pressure bottle rack. The back pressure system installs upstream of the MPD chokes with interfaces to the primary flow line to divert the drilling mud to the primary flowline.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2018Date of Patent: March 30, 2021Assignee: PRUITT TOOL & SUPPLY CO.Inventor: Martyn Parker
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Patent number: 10907431Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a fishing head and a steel boot of a downhole receiver tool. In certain embodiments, the fishing head may include multiple body portions that include a channel to hold a cable of a downhole tool and a recess that is formed at the interface of the body portions. The body portions may be coupled via one or more pins that are fitted into the recess. In certain embodiments, a collar may be positioned on an exterior portion of the body portions of the fishing head to further secure the components. In certain embodiments, the collar may be coupled to the body portions of the fishing head via a biasing member such as a spring pin or other suitable coupling components.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2019Date of Patent: February 2, 2021Assignee: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATIONInventors: Derek Ivan Copold, Barry Albert Lumankun
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Patent number: 10858900Abstract: The downhole tool comprises: (i) a housing connected with a collection chamber for receiving debris, the housing having an opening for collecting the debris from the petroleum well, the opening in fluid communication with the collection chamber through the housing; (ii) a rotatable shaft with transport blades arranged within the housing and extending from the opening to the collection chamber, the rotatable shaft configured for transporting debris from the opening to the collection chamber in operational use; (iii) an annular area defined between the rotatable shaft and an inner wall of the housing and (iv) a valve configured for keeping debris in the collection chamber. The valve is located within the housing between the opening and the collection chamber. The valve comprises a seal member with a movable part mounted in the annular area and around the rotatable shaft.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2017Date of Patent: December 8, 2020Assignee: Altus Intervention (Technologies) ASInventors: Lasse Haugland, Espen Osaland
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Patent number: 10697271Abstract: A method for achieving zonal control in a wellbore when using casing or liner drilling includes providing a slotted tubular section in a wellbore while drilling; providing a sleeve adjacent to and radially overlapping with the slotted tubular section, while drilling; and moving the sleeve relative to the slotted tubular section so as to permit and/or restrict flow through the slotted tubular section in one or more selected zones.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2016Date of Patent: June 30, 2020Assignee: STATOIL PETROLEUM ASInventors: Morten Eidem, Gjermund Grimsbo, Torgeir Wenn
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Patent number: 10648265Abstract: A method of drilling a substantially lateral section of a wellbore includes extension of a first segment of a drilling string with a bottom hole assembly is extended into a wellbore. At determined intervals of the drilling string, a plurality of friction reduction segments are connected as the wellbore is drilled and the drilling string is extended into the wellbore. The friction reduction segments comprise a friction reduction tool and corresponding activation tool for activating the friction reduction tool. The activation tool selectively diverts drilling fluid into a motor powering the friction reduction tool or away from the motor, and can be a ball catch assembly that is activated when a suitably sized projectile is seated in the assembly. Multiple friction reduction segments can be connected to the drilling string and one or more of the plurality of segments can be activated.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2019Date of Patent: May 12, 2020Assignee: IMPULSE DOWNHOLE SOLUTIONS LTD.Inventors: Douglas Kinsella, Kevin Leroux, Troy Lorenson, Dwayne Parenteau
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Patent number: 10557330Abstract: A system for cleaning a wellbore can include a bottom hole assembly that is designed to be run downhole into a wellbore after the wellbore has been drilled and before the wellbore has been cleaned. A control sub-assembly is mounted on and carried by the bottom hole assembly. The control sub-assembly is designed to be positioned within the wellbore. Multiple cleaning sub-assemblies are interchangeably mounted on and carried by the bottom hole assembly. Each cleaning sub-assembly is designed to be positioned within the wellbore. The multiple cleaning sub-assemblies include at least two of the following sub-assemblies: a scraping sub-assembly that scrapes an interior of the wellbore, a brushing sub-assembly that brushes the interior of the wellbore, or a magnetic sub-assembly that magnetically captures debris within the wellbore.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2017Date of Patent: February 11, 2020Assignee: Saudi Arabian Oil CompanyInventors: Victor Carlos Costa De Oliveira, Mario Augusto Rivas Martinez, Khaled K. Abouelnaaj, Ossama Sehsah
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Patent number: 10550319Abstract: A method of servicing a wellbore in a subterranean formation comprising preparing a wellbore servicing fluid comprising (i) a breaking agent, a breaking agent precursor, or combinations thereof, wherein the breaking agent comprises a sugar acid and (ii) an aqueous base fluid, and contacting the wellbore servicing fluid with a filter cake in the wellbore and/or subterranean formation.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2013Date of Patent: February 4, 2020Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Cato Russell McDaniel, Eric Davidson
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Patent number: 10487604Abstract: An unbalanced sub-assembly is located within the wellbore casing shoe. The unbalanced sub-assembly includes a turbine and a shaft coupled to the turbine at a first end of the shaft. The unbalanced sub-assembly is configured to rotate and to impart a vibration to the casing in response to a fluid being passed through the casing. A rupture disc is positioned on one end of the unbalanced sub assembly. The rupture disc is configured to rupture above a specified differential pressure threshold caused by fluid flowing through the vibration assembly. The rupture disc is configured to allow the fluid to bypass the unbalanced sub assembly when the rupture disc is in a ruptured state. The rupture disc is configured to direct fluid through the unbalanced sub assembly when the rupture disc is in an un-ruptured state.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2018Date of Patent: November 26, 2019Assignee: Saudi Arabian Oil CompanyInventors: Victor Carlos Costa de Oliveira, Dean S. Porter, Khaled K. Abouelnaaj
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Patent number: 10421920Abstract: A biodegradable, non-toxic lubricant is described. Also described are methods of using the composition, and processes of making it.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2017Date of Patent: September 24, 2019Assignee: SAFE HARBOUR PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Adam Stolpen, William Woodworth
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Patent number: 10352122Abstract: A jarring device for a coiled tubing of an oil well-bore is disclosed. A sliding assembly of the jarring device which is slideable within a barrel assembly includes a mandrel and a knocker. The barrel assembly comprises a fluid chamber. The fluid chamber includes an upper chamber, a restricted segment and a lower chamber. Further, a braking assembly is attached to the sliding assembly. The braking assembly includes a ring valve made of an alloy belonging to Aluminum-Bronze family of copper alloys, and which is capable of expanding when exposed to pressure. When the braking assembly is moved into restricted segment, and the fluid within the fluid chamber is compressed, flow of fluid through the restricted segment gets blocked due to expansion of the ring. When the braking assembly exits the restricted chamber, a sudden drop in pressure causes the knocker and/or the mandrel to strike the barrel assembly and generate a powerful jarring impact and shock wave.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2016Date of Patent: July 16, 2019Inventor: Jason Swinford
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Patent number: 10253588Abstract: A fishing tool for a fishing arrangement to remove a stuck fish or object from a wellbore. The fishing tool includes an overshot housing which defines an interior chamber. An inflatable bladder element resides within the interior chamber and is inflatable radially inwardly to capture a portion of the stuck fish. The fish is removed as the fishing arrangement is pulled out of the wellbore.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2016Date of Patent: April 9, 2019Assignee: BAKER HUGHES, A GE COMPANY, LLCInventor: Adam L. Larsen
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Patent number: 10113422Abstract: Techniques for determining properties of a spotting fluid include positioning a member of a test apparatus into a prepared mudcake sample at a specified depth, the mudcake sample associated with a drilling fluid and including a specified thickness; circulating a flow of the spotting fluid to contact the prepared mudcake sample in a test cell; soaking the prepared mudcake sample in the spotting fluid for a specified time duration; subsequent to the specified time duration, detecting a force exerted on the member relative to a displacement distance of the member from the specified depth in the mudcake sample during removal of the member from the mudcake sample; recording, with the test apparatus, the detected force relative to the displacement distance; and determining, with the test apparatus, one or more properties associated with the mudcake sample based on the recorded force relative to the displacement distance.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2016Date of Patent: October 30, 2018Assignee: Saudi Arabian Oil CompanyInventors: Md Amanullah, Turki Thuwaini Mohammed Alsubaie
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Patent number: 9914867Abstract: A method and composition for reducing a coefficient of friction are disclosed. In an embodiment, a method for reducing a coefficient of friction between two surfaces in a borehole includes preparing a mixture comprising a primary lubricating agent, a primary surfactant, a spreading agent, and an aqueous fluid. The method also includes pumping the mixture into the borehole such that the mixture contacts the two surfaces and reduces the coefficient of friction for the two surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2016Date of Patent: March 13, 2018Assignee: Noles Intellectual Properties, LLCInventors: Jerry W. Noles, Jr., Alex J. Watts
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Patent number: 9540895Abstract: A friction reduction assembly for a downhole tubular. The friction reduction assembly includes an electrically activated friction reduction sub. The sub includes a flowbore fluidically connected to a flowbore of the tubular and remaining open for fluid flow therethrough during both activated and non-activated states of the friction reduction sub. A friction reducer responsive to an indication of lockup of the tubular, wherein friction between the tubular and surrounding casing or borehole is reduced in an electrically activated state of the friction reduction sub. A method of reducing friction in a downhole tubular is also included.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2012Date of Patent: January 10, 2017Assignee: BAKER HUGHES INCORPORATEDInventors: Gordon R. Mackenzie, Graeme K. Kelbie
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Patent number: 9494005Abstract: A debris removal device for subterranean use features a debris laden inlet tube within a housing to define a debris collection space at the lower end of the housing. An eductor draws the debris laden fluid to the top of the inlet tube where the flow stream is returned to a downhole direction with discrete passages formed between the housing and the inlet tube by spaced parallel plates. The plates feature extending tabs on diametrically opposed lower ends of the plates. As a result flow heading back downhole can release debris and turn back uphole in passages defined between the outside of the plates and the inside wall of the housing. The tabs allow the flow turning uphole to make a greater radius turn because of a crossing over effect created by the tabs. There is less turbulence and narrower width to the flowing stream going uphole.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2013Date of Patent: November 15, 2016Assignee: Baker Hughes IncorporatedInventor: Calvin J. Stowe
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Patent number: 9470045Abstract: What is provided is a method and apparatus wherein a rotating and reciprocating swivel can be detachably connected to an annular blowout preventer thereby separating the drilling fluid or mud into upper and lower sections with the mandrel of the swivel being comprised of double box end joints and using double pin end subs to connect a plurality of such mandrel joints together.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2015Date of Patent: October 18, 2016Assignee: Mako Rentals, Inc.Inventors: Kip M. Robichaux, Kenneth G. Caillouet, Terry P. Robichaux
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Patent number: 9470044Abstract: A process for treating a pin having an external threaded portion and a box having an internal threaded portion wherein the process provides a threadable joint having a high galling resistance. One embodiment of the present invention includes applying a lubricant on the threaded portion of at least one of the pin and box. The threadable joint is made up by threadably engaging the threaded portions of the pin and box to a recommended torque according to the American Petroleum Institute and then breaking out the threaded joint. The making up and breaking out step with lubricant applied on the threaded portion of at least one of the pin and box is performed a plurality of times. One of the threaded portions of the pin and box is then case hardened. The threadable joint made from this process is highly resistant to galling without the requirement of any lubricant.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2015Date of Patent: October 18, 2016Assignee: Pegasis S.r.l.Inventors: Alberto Alaria, Angelo Canavera
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Patent number: 9470065Abstract: Expandable brushes for cleaning a surrounding tubular member. Brushes include a housing to be disposed within the surrounding tubular member and a brush shoe that retains at least one brush bristle, the brush shoe being radially moveable with respect to the housing between a radially retracted position and a radially expanded position.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2014Date of Patent: October 18, 2016Assignee: BAKER HUGHES INCORPORATEDInventors: Samuel K. Kruger, Joseph Cottrell, George N. Kreig
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Patent number: 9394778Abstract: The present disclosure relates, according to some embodiments, to apparatus, systems, and methods of fracturing a geological structure including the application of kinetic energy (e.g., from high velocity frack fluid) to a subterranean structure. In some embodiments, the present disclosure relates to apparatus, systems, and methods for delivery of high velocity fluid to a well using a down hole valve and/or throttling system. The present disclosure relates to apparatus, systems, and methods of generating pressure using accumulators (e.g., high pressure accumulators) at the surface of a well.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2015Date of Patent: July 19, 2016Inventor: Edward O. Anders
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Publication number: 20150144335Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for retrieving a tool or bottom hole assembly. The apparatus may include a latching device that couples to a tool or bottom hole assembly to be retrieved and at least one seal extending radially from the apparatus to engage an inner diameter of a tubular, such as a casing string. A pump inlet is disposed in or through an outer surface of the apparatus uphole of the at least one seal. A pump outlet is disposed in or through an outer surface of the apparatus downhole of the at least one seal. The apparatus may also include a pump for pumping a drilling fluid from the pump inlet to the pump outlet in order to generate a differential pressure across the at least one seal and provide a hydraulic force to effect retrieval of the tool or bottom hole assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2014Publication date: May 28, 2015Inventor: Erik P. Eriksen
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Publication number: 20150136398Abstract: A retrieval tool may include a body having a first end portion and a second end portion. A protrusion may extend laterally from the body proximate the second end portion of the body. The protrusion may have an engaging surface, two opposing side surfaces, and an outer surface. A path of fluid communication may extend from the first end portion of the body, through the body and the protrusion, to an engaging surface of the protrusion. A method for moving a downhole tool in a wellbore may include running a retrieval tool into a wellbore and pumping fluid to the retrieval tool. The retrieval tool may be engaged with the downhole tool, which may cause a path of fluid communication to experience a change in fluid pressure.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2014Publication date: May 21, 2015Inventors: Thomas J. Armstrong, John E. Campbell, Shantanu N. Swadi
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Publication number: 20150129220Abstract: An apparatus configured to impart a force on a downhole component, having a piston configured to expand from a movement of a drilling fluid in a downhole environment, a weight configured to move from a first position to a second position, wherein the weight contacts the piston and the piston is configured to move the weight from the first position to the second position when the piston expands from movement of the drilling fluid, a spring configured to contact a bearing surface and the weight, wherein movement of the weight toward the second position compresses the spring, a return spring configured to impart a force on the weight to return the weight to the first position from the second position and a trigger mechanism configured to actuate a return of the weight from the second position to the first position by the return spring.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2013Publication date: May 14, 2015Applicant: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATIONInventor: NATHAN LANDSIEDEL
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Patent number: 9027645Abstract: Fishing tools for retrieving objects, i.e., “fish,” lodged within a wellbore are disclosed. The fishing tool comprises a tubular member having a tubular member bore with at least one profiled surface or insert disposed within or along the inner wall surface of the tubular member bore. The profiled surface or insert provides a fishing profile shaped to allow a portion of the fish to move past the fishing profile so that the fishing profile is disposed below the portion of the fish. The tubular member can then be actuated, such as through rotation, to align the portion of the fish with a shoulder of the fishing profile. Upward movement of the tool engages the shoulder with the portion of the fish. Continued upward movement of the tool facilitates retrieval of the fish from the wellbore.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2011Date of Patent: May 12, 2015Assignee: Baker Hughes IncorporatedInventors: Joe Phillip Moidel, Jimmy D. Ryan, Clyde F. Akers, James A. Sonnier, Eric P. Rogers
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Publication number: 20150114643Abstract: A jar assembly for use downhole includes a housing, a piston assembly slidable within and selectively coupled to the housing, a mandrel assembly coupled on a lower end of the piston assembly, and an anvil coupled to an end of the mandrel assembly opposite the piston assembly. The jar assembly is deployed in a wellbore by a conveyance means that couples with the housing. A hydraulic circuit in the piston assembly activates a latch for decoupling the piston assembly from the housing; when decoupled, the housing slides downward and impacts the anvil to generate a jarring force. The jar assembly is re-cocked by raising it with the conveyance means.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2013Publication date: April 30, 2015Inventor: Keith McNeilly
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Publication number: 20150114644Abstract: A downhole tool conveyed via tubing within a wellbore at a wellsite comprises a hydraulic tool driven by fluid pumped to the hydraulic tool via the tubing. The downhole tool further comprises a valve in fluid communication between the tubing and the hydraulic tool. The valve is configurable in the wellbore between an expanded position, establishing a bypass diverting at least a portion of the pumped fluid away from the hydraulic tool, and a compressed position, closing the bypass.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2013Publication date: April 30, 2015Applicant: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: Mark C. Oettli, L. Michael McKee, Robert L. Bucher, III, Mohammad Hajjari
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Publication number: 20150107825Abstract: A downhole system including a downhole device for data acquisition during fracing operations is disclosed. It includes a bypass device (102) operatively coupleable to for instance a frac plug (10) and is adapted to allow downhole fluid flow through the bypass device (102) and frac plug (10) but also permits the closure of that path whilst providing at least one second fluid path (120) for fluid communication between at least one data acquisition device (108) provided to detect at least one physical property such as pressure and a region inside the wellbore located uphole of the bypass device (102).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2012Publication date: April 23, 2015Applicant: OMEGA WELL MONITORING LIMITEDInventors: James Lewellyn Miller, Douglas R. Berrett
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Patent number: 9010427Abstract: A hang-off tool for supporting a tool inside a tubular member includes a logging string configured to generate logging data, a computing system coupled to the logging string and configured to communicate the logging data to another tool, and a radially expandable member having a retracted position and an expanded position. The radially expandable member is configured to engage a radially-increased profile of an inner surface of the tubular member in the expanded position to support the hang-off tool. The radially expandable member is also configured not to engage the radially-increased profile in the retracted position.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2014Date of Patent: April 21, 2015Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: Jonathan Macrae, Bulent Finci, James G. Aivalis, Peter Wells, Robert Crispin Porter
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Publication number: 20150075794Abstract: A nozzle assembly including a nozzle. The nozzle has an elongated body. The elongated body has a nozzle end at one end and a connection portion at another end. A joint section is connected with the connection portion. The joint section allows the nozzle to move axially and radially when an axial force is applied to the nozzle end.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2013Publication date: March 19, 2015Applicant: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventor: Michael Jensen
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Patent number: 8967241Abstract: A downhole tool for removing debris from fluid flowing through the downhole tool uses a screen member and wiper member, the wiper member having at least one window disposed through the inner and outer wall surfaces of the wiper member. Either the screen member or the wiper member is rotatable such that rotation of the screen member or the wiper member causes debris disposed on the outer wall surface of the screen member to fall-off the screen member. At least one direction port disposed at either the upper end of the screen member or the upper end of the wiper member causes rotation of the screen member or wiper member when fluid flows through the downhole tool.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2014Date of Patent: March 3, 2015Assignee: Baker Hughes IncorporatedInventors: Ying Qing L. Xu, Yang Xu