Fluid Operated Patents (Class 166/319)
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Patent number: 10830022Abstract: Examples of the present disclosure relate to systems and methods for utilizing an inner diameter of a tool for jet cutting and hydraulically setting packer.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2018Date of Patent: November 10, 2020Assignee: COMITT WELL SOLUTIONS US HOLDING INC.Inventors: Roger Antonsen, Mohamed Ibrahim Saraya, Eivind Moen
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Patent number: 10738233Abstract: A method for recovering oil from a hydrocarbon-bearing reservoir using pressure pulse injections of an aqueous salt solution is provided. The aqueous salt solution includes one or more salts suitable for enhancing oil recovery in carbonate reservoirs and has a salinity in the range of about 5,000 parts-per-million (ppm) total dissolved solids (TDS) to about 7,000 ppm TDS. The aqueous salt solution may be injected into a reservoir using continuous or periodic pressure pulse injections.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2017Date of Patent: August 11, 2020Assignee: Saudi Arabian Oil CompanyInventors: Ali Yousef, Subhash Ayirala
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Patent number: 10724334Abstract: A technique provides enhanced control over a variety of hydraulically actuated devices, e.g. flow control valves. A hydraulic control module is placed in hydraulic communication with an actuator of a hydraulically actuated device. The hydraulic control module comprises features which prevent hydraulic locking of the system. Additionally, the control module may comprise metering features to enable metered flow of actuating fluid. The features may include valves, mini-indexers, flowline configurations, or other features which maintain the ability to shift the hydraulically actuated device and/or provide metering of the actuating fluid.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2017Date of Patent: July 28, 2020Assignee: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATIONInventors: Srinivas Poluchalla, Virinchi Mallela, Francesco Vaghi
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Patent number: 10648261Abstract: The present invention relates to acirculation subassembly (circsub) for incorporation in a drill pipe. The circsub has a flow through condition in which the circsub allows fluid to flow through a bore of the circsub and does not allow fluid communication between the bore of the circsub and an annulus located outside the drill pipe, a partial bypass condition in which the circsub allows fluid to flow through the bore of the circsub and allows fluid communication between the bore of the circsub and the annulus, and a full bypass condition in which the circsub does not allow fluid to flow through the bore of the circsub and allows fluid communication between the bore of the circsub and the annulus. An actuator is provided to change the circsub between conditions under the control of a controller.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2016Date of Patent: May 12, 2020Assignee: Intelligent Drilling Tools LimitedInventors: James Hardy, Mark Booth, Andrew Ollerenshaw, Gordon Hunter
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Patent number: 10612341Abstract: A bypass assembly for a packer includes a first adapter including a first central bore, a first radial opening communicating with the first central bore, and first axial openings prevented from fluid communication the first central bore. The bypass assembly includes a second adapter including a second central bore, a second radial opening communicating with the second central bore, and second axial openings prevented from fluid communication with the second central bore. The bypass assembly includes a tubular coupled to the first central bore and the second central bore, the tubular being configured to extend through the packer. A first flowpath is defined from the first radial opening through the tubular and the second radial opening, and a second flowpath is defined through the first axial openings, between the tubular and the packer, and through the second axial openings.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2018Date of Patent: April 7, 2020Assignee: EPIC LIFT SYSTEMS LLCInventors: Jason Williams, E. Andrew Borne
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Patent number: 10533388Abstract: A flow diverter is provided having a first sub member, a second sub member, a third sub member connected in series and a piston, a spring, and a sleeve member. The sleeve member is removeably disposed within the second sub member. The spring concentrically surrounds at least a portion of the piston and the spring are slidably disposed within the first sub member with the piston further slidably disposed within the second sub member and at least a portion of the third sub member. A drilling fluid having a first predetermined pressure passes through the flow diverter. The drilling fluid having a second predetermined pressure moves the piston until at least a portion of the drilling fluid passes through bypass ports formed in the piston, sleeve member, and second sub member and out of the flow diverter, thus controlling the pressure of the drilling fluid.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2017Date of Patent: January 14, 2020Inventors: Shea Keller Wesson, Harold Robinson Wesson, Jr.
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Patent number: 10519744Abstract: An isolation valve system, method, and apparatus are provided that can isolate a wellbore and prevent fluids from exiting the well and prevent seawater from entering the well. The system can be a two-part design in some embodiments where a shear sub is selectively interconnected to a body via shearing screws. A sufficient force on the shear sub destroys the shearing screws and the shear sub is removed from the body. This movement rotates an actuator on the body, which in turn rotates a valve in the body to provide the isolating function during routine operation of a wellbore or during an emergency.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2016Date of Patent: December 31, 2019Inventor: Bryce Elliott Randle
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Patent number: 10519747Abstract: A valve assembly comprises an actuation fluid inlet, an actuation fluid outlet and a valve member moveable between a closed position in which the actuation fluid outlet is closed, and an open position in which the actuation fluid outlet is opened. A locking arrangement is provided for locking the valve member in its closed position, wherein the locking arrangement is operable in response to a first predetermined fluid pressure event associated with at least the actuation fluid inlet to release the locking arrangement to permit the valve member to be moved to its open position in response to a second subsequent predetermined fluid pressure event associated with at least the actuation fluid inlet.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2015Date of Patent: December 31, 2019Assignee: WEATHERFORD U.K. LIMITEDInventor: Daniel George Purkis
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Patent number: 10514104Abstract: A technique enables mechanical control of a directional valve. The technique may utilize a system comprising a directional valve which is mechanically actuatable between a plurality of flow positions. The directional valve is mechanically coupled with an indexer mechanism. The indexer mechanism may be shifted to a plurality of desired indexer positions defined by a cam track. As the indexer mechanism is shifted between indexer positions, the mechanical link between the indexer mechanism and the directional valve mechanically shifts the directional valve to selected flow positions of the plurality of flow positions.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2016Date of Patent: December 24, 2019Assignee: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATIONInventors: Edgar Jose Montiel, Abbigail Ullrich, Mark Smith, Michael Fuad, Colin Arthur Longfield
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Patent number: 10472929Abstract: A safety valve features a flow tube operated flapper for the normal open and closed positions that can be obtained with one or two control lines to a principal operating piston. Pressure applied to the piston moves the flow tube to rotate the flapper open behind the flow tube. Release of pressure to the principal piston allows a closure spring to return the flow tube up to let the flapper close. A secondary piston can drive the flow tube with applied pressure through a control line. Cycling the applied pressure in combination with an indexing mechanism allows the flapper to be locked open and then released to normal operation. The pistons act as backup for each other as they both drive the flow tube. The flow tube has a clearance fit to the body in the locked open position to exclude debris from the flapper.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2017Date of Patent: November 12, 2019Assignee: BAKER HUGHES, A GE COMPANY, LLCInventors: Wade A. Miller, John E. Burris
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Patent number: 10472891Abstract: A hydraulic gentle vibration speed-enhancing drilling tool has an upper joint, a power assembly, a flow regulating valve assembly and a force transmission assembly. The upper end of an outer shell of the power assembly is in threaded connection with the upper joint of the drilling tool, at the lower end thereof, internal steps having outer octagonal structure are arranged to limit the lower joint; a middle section of the lower joint is of outer octagonal structure, with the lower end in threaded connection with an adapter; and the power assembly is of turbine set structure or screw-type mud motor structure for producing driving force under the action of hydraulic force and driving an upper rotating shaft. The upper rotating shaft is arranged on a load bearing ring, and the lower end thereof is in threaded connection with a lower rotating shaft.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2016Date of Patent: November 12, 2019Assignee: Southwest Petroleum UniversityInventors: Xiaohua Zhu, Jun Jing
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Patent number: 10472932Abstract: An overtensioning fastening tool to maintain control of oil and gas equipment and prevent migration upon failure. The overtensioning fastening tool is comprised of one or more flapper components, housed in a primary enclosure, a hydraulic deployment system and/or electric deployment system, housed in a secondary enclosure, a sensor, and a manual activation component. The overtensioning fastening tool is designed to grip and hold equipment and tooling, such as cables.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2017Date of Patent: November 12, 2019Assignee: Safety Design USA, Inc.Inventors: Felix Antonio Torrent, Jose Ricardo Torrent
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Patent number: 10450815Abstract: A system includes a flow restrictor assembly configured to be coupled to an annular structure having a central bore. The flow restrictor assembly includes one or more adjustable segments configured to move relative to the annular structure between a retracted position in which the one or more adjustable segments do not extend into the central bore and an extended position in which the one or more adjustable segments extend into the central bore to reduce a cross-sectional flow area of the central bore by between approximately 5 to 95 percent to restrict fluid flow through the central bore.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2016Date of Patent: October 22, 2019Assignee: CAMERON INTERNATIONAL CORPORATIONInventors: Laura M. Gardner, Matthew D. Givens, Roger D. Williams
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Patent number: 10337971Abstract: A method for analyzing material wear in a hydrocarbon production environment is disclosed. The method includes the steps of preparing a sample of material to be disposed proximate the hydrocarbon production environment; selecting a placement location for the sample of material, wherein the placement location is in fluid communication with a fluid flow for which the impact of the fluid flow on the sample of material is to be tested; disposing the sample of material in the placement location for a pre-determined amount of time; allowing the sample of material to be exposed to the fluid flow; retrieving the sample of material from the placement location after the pre-determined amount of time has passed; and analyzing the sample of material for wear caused by the hydrocarbon production environment.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2016Date of Patent: July 2, 2019Assignee: Hydril USA Distribution, LLCInventor: Ryan Cheaney Gustafson
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Patent number: 10288185Abstract: A valve with a shuttle for use in a flow management system is capable of bypassing a backflow.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2017Date of Patent: May 14, 2019Inventors: Lawrence Osborne, Joshua Terry Prather
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Patent number: 10246970Abstract: A landing string includes a valve having a valve member mounted within a flow path extending through the landing string, and a valve control system for use in operating the valve to move the valve member between open and closed positions to control flow along the flow path. The valve control system is reconfigurable between a first configuration in which the valve is operated or controlled under a fail-as-is (FAI) mode of operation, and a second configuration in which the valve is operated or controlled under a fail-close (FC) mode of operation.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2015Date of Patent: April 2, 2019Assignee: Expro North Sea LimitedInventors: Paul Deacon, Jamie Walker, Dariusz Szpunar
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Patent number: 10180040Abstract: An automatic tubing drain for rotary pumps automatically closes when the pump starts and opens when the pump stops using reactive torque generated by the pump.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2012Date of Patent: January 15, 2019Assignee: Gadu Inc.Inventor: Andrew Wright
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Patent number: 10180041Abstract: The present invention generally relates to an isolation valve with debris control. In one aspect, an isolation valve for use as part of a casing string is provided. The isolation valve includes a housing having a bore and a valve cavity. The isolation valve further includes a valve member movable between a first position in which the valve member obstructs the bore of the housing and a second position in which the valve member is disposed in the valve cavity. Further, the isolation valve includes a flow tube configured to allow movement of the valve member between the first and second positions. Additionally, the isolation valve includes an engagement assembly adapted to engage the flow tube to substantially prevent debris from entering the valve cavity when the valve member is in the second position. In another aspect, a method of operating an isolation valve in a wellbore is provided.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2016Date of Patent: January 15, 2019Assignee: WEATHERFORD TECHNOLOGY HOLDINGS, LLCInventors: Christopher L. McDowell, Joe Noske, Paul L. Smith
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Patent number: 10174586Abstract: A cementing port collar has an opening sleeve biased from a closed position to an opened position relative to the collar's exit port, and a first restraint temporarily holds the opening sleeve closed. The collar also has a closing sleeve biased from an opened position to a closed position, and a second restraint temporarily holds the closing sleeve opened. During cementing, the first restraint is electronically activated with a first trigger to release the opening sleeve opened so cement slurry can pass out of the collar's exit port to the borehole annulus. When cementing is completed, the second restraint is electronically activated with a second trigger to release the closing sleeve closed to close off the collar to the borehole so the cement can set. The restraints can include bands of synthetic fiber, which are burned by fuses activated by a controller of the collar responding to passage of RFID tags.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2016Date of Patent: January 8, 2019Assignee: Weatherford Technology Holdings, LLCInventor: Joshua V. Symms
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Patent number: 10113104Abstract: A wellbore subassembly includes a device having a production flow path toward a production tubing. The production flow path can include a superhydrophobic coating for restricting the production of an unwanted fluid towards the production tubing.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2013Date of Patent: October 30, 2018Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Luke William Holderman, Jean-Marc Lopez, Liang Zhao, Michael L. Fripp
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Patent number: 10041330Abstract: Disclosed is a safety valve with redundant operators or systems. One safety valve includes a piston bore in fluid communication with a first control line via first control line port and a second control line via a second control line port, the first and second control lines conveying hydraulic fluid pressure to the piston bore. First and second piston assemblies are movably arranged within the piston bore and the second piston assembly includes a transition member coupled thereto. A flow tube is arranged adjacent the transition member and moves axially within a flow passage defined in the safety valve in response to the movement of the transition member. A valve closure device moves between an open position and a closed position restricts fluid flow through the flow passage when in the closed position, the flow tube being adapted to shift the valve closure device between open and closed positions.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2012Date of Patent: August 7, 2018Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventor: James D. Vick, Jr.
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Patent number: 10018024Abstract: A steam operated flow control device and method is disclosed. In one mode, the flow control device enables steam to be injected into a subterranean formation region containing hydrocarbons. In another mode, the flow control device enables the hydrocarbons to be produced from the subterranean formation to the surface. The flow control device includes a piston disposed between a housing and a mandrel having aligned ports, which slides between a first position where one set of ports align with the ports in the housing and the mandrel and a second position where another set of smaller ports align with the ports in the housing and mandrel. The piston is operated by a bellows having a chamber which contains a fluid. The fluid responds to temperature and/or pressure variations.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2015Date of Patent: July 10, 2018Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventor: Stephen Michael Greci
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Patent number: 9909387Abstract: Certain aspects and embodiments of the present invention are directed to a semi-autonomous insert valve. The semi-autonomous insert valve includes a body, a closure mechanism coupled to the body, an autonomous actuation mechanism coupled to the body, and a control system disposed in the body. The body engages an inner wall of a subsurface safety valve and causes a subsurface safety valve closure mechanism to open, allowing fluid to flow toward the surface of the wellbore. The closure mechanism selectively allows fluid to flow toward the surface of the wellbore. The autonomous actuation mechanism actuates the closure mechanism independently from a subsurface safety valve actuation mechanism that actuates the subsurface safety valve closure mechanism. The control sub-system includes one or more transceiving devices that can wirelessly communicate signals. The control sub-system closes the closure mechanism in response to losing signal communication between the transceiving devices and a signal source.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2012Date of Patent: March 6, 2018Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Bruce Edward Scott, Joseph Steven Grieco, James Dan Vick, Jr.
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Patent number: 9840891Abstract: Disclosed are shifting tools for opening and closing shifting sleeves. A disclosed completion system includes a completion string having a shifting sleeve movably arranged therein, a service tool configured to be arranged at least partially within the completion string and including a shifting tool having one or more shifting keys configured to mate with the shifting profile. When the shifting keys locate and mate with the shifting profile, an axial load applied on the service tool axially moves the shifting sleeve. If the shifting key is misaligned with a complementary shape of the shifting sleeve, a lower detent housing retracts toward an upper detent housing against a force of a detent spring to allow the shifting keys to retract while maintaining a radially outward force. If an axial load is removed, the housings are automatically retracted by a return spring, causing the shifting keys to disengage.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2015Date of Patent: December 12, 2017Assignee: HALLIBURTON ENERGY SERVICES, INC.Inventor: Shao Hwa Lee
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Patent number: 9777966Abstract: A subsea power module includes an outer pressure compensated vessel defining an interior chamber and one or more heat generating electrical components disposed within the interior chamber. The outer pressure compensated vessel is configured to maintain a pressure within the interior chamber substantially the same as an ambient pressure outside the outer pressure compensated vessel. Each of the electrical components may be disposed within an inner chamber of a pressure vessel disposed within the interior chamber of the outer pressure compensated vessel. Each of the one or more heat generating electrical components is configured to transfer heat generated within the interior chamber of the outer pressure compensated vessel through the wall defining the interior chamber to a fluid, such as seawater, surrounding the outer pressure compensated vessel.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2014Date of Patent: October 3, 2017Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Mark Aaron Chan Chan, Stefan Schroeder, Piniwan Thiwanka Bandara Wijekoon, Eric Ayres Browne
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Patent number: 9732588Abstract: A downhole assembly for tool actuation using pressure delay is provided. The downhole assembly can include a chamber, a pressure path, a pressure damper, a pressure source, and a member. The pressure path can be positioned between first and second ends of the chamber. The pressure damper can reduce a rate at which pressure is communicated in the pressure path. Pressure from the pressure source can be communicated to the first end of the chamber and the second end of the chamber at different rates. The member can be positioned in the chamber between the first end and the second end. The member can actuate a downhole tool in response to a pressure difference between the first end and the second end. The pressure difference can result from a difference in between the first rate and the second rate.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2013Date of Patent: August 15, 2017Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Michael Linley Fripp, James Dan Vick, Jr.
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Patent number: 9726247Abstract: Method and apparatus for suppressing cable dynamics in a device towed in water. The apparatus includes at least one section for suppression of motion, wherein the at least one section includes an axial motion suppression section; and the axial motion suppression section comprising equipment for the attenuation of axial vibrations in an electro-mechanical cable. The equipment is configured to produce a digressive stiffness curve.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2014Date of Patent: August 8, 2017Assignee: SERCEL, INC.Inventors: Matthew Cerniway, Phillip West, Michael Maples
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Patent number: 9709052Abstract: Systems and methods quickly regulate hydraulic fluid pressure to meet hydraulic fluid demands in subsea equipment over long umbilicals. A hydraulic power unit includes a reservoir and a pump for pumping hydraulic fluid from the reservoir into a fluid supply line to subsea equipment. A supply-side module located downstream of the hydraulic power unit includes a circulation pump in communication with the supply line for circulating hydraulic fluid in a circuit including the fluid supply line and a fluid return line. A demand-side module is located upstream of the subsea equipment and includes a diverter valve for opening or closing the circuit. Adjustments can be made to the circulation pump and the diverter valve such that hydraulic fluid is circulated through the circuit. The pressure of the supply-side module is greater and does not exceed twice than the pressure of the demand-side module.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2016Date of Patent: July 18, 2017Assignee: CHEVRON U.S.A. INC.Inventors: Baha T. Tanju, Lee Mitchell, Scott Weatherwax
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Patent number: 9624745Abstract: There is provided a downhole umbilical release assembly comprising a guillotine arrangement provided by a guillotine alignment sub (12) and a guillotine mandrel (16). The guillotine alignment sub has a first edge (27) over which an umbilical is positioned in a wellbore string. The guillotine mandrel is positioned radially outwardly of the guillotine alignment sub and is arranged to move longitudinally with respect thereto. The guillotine mandrel has a second edge (29) that is arranged to pass over the first edge (27) of the guillotine alignment sub during longitudinal movement of the guillotine mandrel relative to the guillotine alignment sub. This severs an umbilical positioned between the two edges (27,29).Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2014Date of Patent: April 18, 2017Assignee: Oil Tools of NorwayInventors: Espen Sørbø, Tommy Lofthus
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Patent number: 9598933Abstract: A well tool having an actuator sleeve in a housing. The actuator sleeve has an internal shifting tool engaging profile. The tool has an actuator in the housing that is responsive to a remote signal to change from an unactuated state to an actuated state and shift the actuator sleeve from a first position to a second position. A fluid chamber in the housing is defined between the actuator sleeve and the actuator. The fluid chamber contains a fluid to communicate movement of the actuator to the actuator sleeve.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2013Date of Patent: March 21, 2017Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventor: Peter Derek Walter Inglis
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Patent number: 9598931Abstract: A multi-acting downhole tool arrangement (100), (400), (500) includes a tubular (102) and an actuatable sliding member (104), (404), (504) radially disposed relative to the tubular (102) in a radial sealing relationship. The tubular (102) and the member (104), (404), (504) are arranged relative to one another in a non-slidable first configuration. The sliding member (104), (404), (504) and the tubular (102) cooperate to define a chamber 116 therebetween. At least a pair of seals (108), (110), (410), (446) delimits the chamber (116). A first one (110), (446) of the pair of seals is a degradable seal. Upon actuation of the sliding member (104), (404), (504), the sliding member (104), (404), (504) slides in a first direction relative to the tubular (102) to a second configuration where the degradable seal (110), (446) is exposed to a condition that degrades the degradable seal (110), (446).Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2014Date of Patent: March 21, 2017Assignee: HALLIBURTON ENERGY SERVICES INC.Inventors: Zachary Ryan Murphree, Michael Linley Fripp, Zachary William Walton
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Patent number: 9567831Abstract: The present invention relates to an inflow control device for controlling the flow of fluid into a tubular deployed in a wellbore comprising coupling between joints of tubulars. The inflow control device is mounted transversely through the coupling in any inflow can control devices the initial condition fluid flow between the exterior and interior of the tubular is prevented. As sufficient pressure is exerted upon the inflow control device from the interior of the tubular the inflow control device is actuated to allow fluid flow between the interior and exterior the tubular. A nozzle in the inflow control device allows fluid to pass at a preset rate.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2014Date of Patent: February 14, 2017Assignee: Downhole Innovations, LLCInventors: Ryan Ward, Henry Joe Jordan, Jr., Khai Tran
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Patent number: 9523260Abstract: A wireline retrievable injection valve for an oil or gas well has an internal valve that is initially moved to open a flapper safety valve and also opens to allow fluid flow through the valve. The internal valve includes a sleeve that opens the flapper safety valve and shields the flapper safety valve from fluid. In this manner the flapper valve is protected from being caused to “flutter” or “chatter” due to pressure variations in the fluid flow, which may damage the seat.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2015Date of Patent: December 20, 2016Assignee: Tejas Research & Engineering, LLCInventors: Jason Charles Mailand, Thomas G. Hill, Jr.
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Patent number: 9500064Abstract: Devices, systems and methods are disclosed for re-directing fluid flow from the interior of tubing placed in a well to the exterior of the tubing by use of selectively actuatable valves operable by engagement of a plug on a plug seat. The devices, systems, and methods disclosed may provide a flowback bypass for the flow of fluids around obstructions in the tubing when those obstructions occur at a predicted location within the tubing. The systems, devices and methods may also include a locking system operable by, among other things, plug and plug seat valves, and such locking system may be used to prevent opening of the flowback bypass until after a predetermined event has occurred.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2014Date of Patent: November 22, 2016Assignee: Peak Completion TechnologiesInventors: Raymond Hofman, William Sloane Muscroft, Bryan Fitzhugh
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Patent number: 9470063Abstract: A system comprising a control valve comprising a flapper either activated or inactivated, when activated the flapper may be closed or open and, when inactivated the flapper is open, a first sleeve transitional from a first to a second position, and a second sleeve transitional from a first to a second position, when the first and second sleeves are in the first position, the flapper is activated, when the first sleeve is in the second and the second sleeve is in the first position, the flapper is inactivated, when the first and second sleeves are in the second position, the flapper is activated, the application of pressure to the first sleeve via a first member transitions the first sleeve from the first to the second position, and the application of pressure to the second sleeve via a second member transitions the second sleeve from the first to the second position.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2015Date of Patent: October 18, 2016Assignee: HALLIBURTON ENERGY SERVICES, INC.Inventors: Takao Stewart, Eric Bivens, Timothy Holiman Hunter
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Patent number: 9422946Abstract: A replaceable antenna assembly for use with a piston accumulator configured for supplying fluid to a hydraulic cylinder is provided. The antenna assembly includes a hollow manifold for flow of fluid and an antenna connected into or onto the manifold for emitting and receiving electromagnetic waves. The hollow manifold is connectable to and configured to be in fluid communication with both the piston accumulator at one end and a pressure line at the other end. The pressure line is connectable to an external high pressure gas bank. The antenna assembly further includes at least one first bore for transferring signals to and from the antenna and at least two fluid channels symmetrically displaced around the circumference of the antenna, thereby ensuring that most of, or all, fluid flows on the radial outside of the antenna during use.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2013Date of Patent: August 23, 2016Assignee: MHWIRTH ASInventor: Ketil André Arntzen
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Patent number: 9371720Abstract: An autonomous inflow control system for use downhole comprises a flow ratio control system comprising one or more fluid inlets, and a pathway dependent resistance system comprising a vortex chamber. The one or more fluid inlets provide fluid communication between the flow ratio control system and the pathway dependent resistance system, and at least one of the one or more fluid inlets comprises a super hydrophobic surface.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2013Date of Patent: June 21, 2016Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventor: Luke William Holderman
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Patent number: 9316095Abstract: An autonomous inflow control system for use downhole comprises a flow ratio control system comprising one or more fluid inlets, and a pathway dependent resistance system comprising a vortex chamber. The one or more fluid inlets provide fluid communication between the flow ratio control system and the pathway dependent resistance system, and at least one of the one or more fluid inlets comprises a super hydrophobic surface.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2013Date of Patent: April 19, 2016Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventor: Luke William Holderman
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Patent number: 9174553Abstract: A seat, in particular motor vehicle seat, with a seat part and a backrest pivotally mounted relative to the seat part, which includes a backrest frame with two mutually opposite side bars, is provided. The two side bars are connected with each other via a transverse shaft which is rotatably mounted on the seat part in the region of a side bar. At least one fitting arrangement with a fitting part fixed at the backrest frame is provided, in order to arrest the pivotally mounted backrest relative to the seat part. The fitting part fixed at the backrest frame is welded to one of the side bars and the transverse shaft is welded to this fitting part. An end of the transverse shaft extends through one of the two side bars and this end is rotatably mounted in a seat side part of the seat part, so that the transverse shaft defines a pivot axis about which the backrest is pivotable relative to the seat part.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2012Date of Patent: November 3, 2015Assignee: Brose Fahrzeugteile GmbH & Co. Kommanditgesellschaft, CoburgInventors: Matthias Fischer, Jochen Hofmann, Nadine Reinhardt, Michael Flieger, Jörg Gropp
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Patent number: 9163489Abstract: A method is described of injecting CO2 into an aquifer or a depleted hydrocarbon reservoir (211) via at least one injection well (202) that penetrates said aquifer or reservoir, wherein the injection well is provided with an injection tubing (203) that is in sealing engagement with the injection well. The injection tubing terminates at or immediately above the interval of the aquifer or the reservoir into which the CO2 is to be injected and the injection tubing is provided with a fluid injection control valve (208) at or near the bottom thereof which is closed or closes when the pressure above the valve is less than a pre-set pressure value and opens or reopens when the pressure above the valve is at or greater than said pre-set pressure value, the pre-set pressure value being selected such that the CO2 in the injection tubing is maintained in a liquid or supercritical state.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2010Date of Patent: October 20, 2015Assignee: BP Alternative Energy International LimitedInventors: Stephen John Cawley, Hrvoje Galic, John Nigel Ellis Mason
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Patent number: 9145748Abstract: Apparatus for diverting fluid flow out of a working string, having a primary sub housing defining an axial bore and one or more primary sub housing circulation ports; a valve within the housing and defining one or more valve circulation ports. The valve ports are in fluid communication with the housing ports when the valve is in an open circulation position. One or more fluid-impinged surfaces are included and disposed within the primary sub housing and in operative connection with the valve. Fluid flowing through the primary sub housing impinges upon the fluid-impinged surfaces and, at a sufficient flow rate, causes the valve to move so as to actuate the valve in opposition to a biasing force operating on the valve and into open circulation position to cause flow of fluid out of the valve and primary sub housing through the aligned valve and primary housing ports.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2014Date of Patent: September 29, 2015Assignee: C&J Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Kyle R. Meier, Christopher R. Arnold
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Patent number: 9140093Abstract: Apparatus (10) for restricting a flow of fluid through a bore (14) comprises a bore sealing member (12a) and an actuation assembly for moving the bore sealing member (12a) between first and second configurations. The actuation assembly is configured to isolate first and second end portions (46, 48) of the activation member (12a) from a bore fluid (50). The apparatus (10) provides for moving the bore sealing member (12a) between the first and second configurations without a bore fluid (50) pressure acting on an end portion (46, 48) of the activation member (12a).Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2013Date of Patent: September 22, 2015Assignee: WEATHERFORD TECHNOLOGY HOLDINGS, LLCInventors: Daniel Ford, James Fogg
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Patent number: 9127528Abstract: A technique facilitates control over a multi-position well tool. A hydraulic control module may be engaged with a multi-position well tool for controlling actuation of the multi-position well tool through a plurality of actuation positions. The multi-position well tool is moved through the plurality of actuation positions by applying pressurized fluid through a first control line. A metering piston is uniquely arranged within the hydraulic control module to control actuation of the multi-position well tool from an initial actuation position through a plurality of incremental actuation positions. Additionally, a single pressurization of actuation fluid delivered through a second control line may be used to return the multi-position well tool back to the initial actuation position from any incremental position.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2010Date of Patent: September 8, 2015Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventor: Tyler D. Panian
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Patent number: 9121251Abstract: A valve for use in fracing through cement casing in a well allows for flow of cement down the well during the cementing process and in the open position allows for fracing fluid to be directed through the cement casing for fracturing the formation adjacent the valve. The valve is constructed so as to reduce the likelihood of the valve to jam as a result of cement or other foreign material.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2012Date of Patent: September 1, 2015Assignee: TEAM OIL TOOLS, LPInventors: Michael T. Sommers, Stephen L. Jackson
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Publication number: 20150144334Abstract: A differential pressure indicator (DPI) for use with a downhole isolation valve includes a tubular mandrel for assembly as part of a casing string and for receiving a tubular string. The mandrel has a stop shoulder and a piston shoulder. The DPI further includes a tubular housing for assembly as part of the casing string and for receiving the tubular string. The housing is movable relative to the mandrel between an extended position and a retracted position and has a stop shoulder and a piston shoulder. The DPI further includes a hydraulic chamber formed between the piston shoulders and a coupling in communication with the hydraulic chamber and for connection to a sensing line. The housing is movable relative to the mandrel and to the extended position in response to tension exerted on the DPI.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2014Publication date: May 28, 2015Inventors: Kyle Allen KING, Joe NOSKE, Christopher L. MCDOWELL, Brian A. MICKENS
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Publication number: 20150144353Abstract: A downhole system having a chemical injection valve assembly configured to inject at least one chemical from a chemical injection line into a downhole tubing. The chemical injection valve assembly includes a passive access control mechanism configured to reveal a first port to the tubing in a first condition and block the first port in a second condition. The passive access control mechanism including a movable piston, wherein in the first condition the piston is exposed to a first pressure source on a first side of the piston. To a second pressure source on a second side of the piston and the first pressure source from within the tubing and the second pressure source from outside of the chemical injection line and the tubing. Also included is a method of chemical injection in a downhole system.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 2013Publication date: May 28, 2015Applicant: BAKER HUGHES INCORPORATEDInventors: Kyle R. Meier, Marc N. Samuelson, David S. Bishop, Zhi Yong He
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Publication number: 20150129196Abstract: Two control systems are provided to run in parallel between a surface location and the final controlled element, in this case a subsurface safety valve. The primary control circuit is controlling until a predetermined signal is given to the secondary control line which has the effect of actuating the valve a single time against the force of a bias or a shear pin that breaks. The movement of a shuttle in the housing due to the predetermined signal being provided in the secondary line puts the secondary control system in the position of running the tool. The primary system is valved off and cannot return into service. There are just two lines into and out of the housing to make the valve operate at the desired location. A test port is provided for surface testing.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2013Publication date: May 14, 2015Applicant: Baker Hughes IncorporatedInventors: Brett C. Jones, Samuel C. Kucera, Michael L. Hair, Clifford H. Beall
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Patent number: 9022130Abstract: A downhole isolation valve for testing the integrity of a tubular within a wellbore includes a tubular body with an axial through bore having a reduced diameter portion defining a valve seat and a ledge; an inner sleeve, with a closed end configured to seal within the valve seat, a shoulder spaced from that closed end, and a radial outlet positioned between the shoulder and the closed end; wherein in use the inner sleeve is selectively moveable within the bore at a predetermined pressure between a closed position, in which there is no flowpath through the bore, and an open position, in which the closed end is positioned beyond the valve seat to expose the radial outlet to the through bore beyond the valve seat and provide a flowpath through the bore of the outer tubular body.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2010Date of Patent: May 5, 2015Assignee: Specialised Petroleum Services Group LimitedInventor: George Telfer
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Publication number: 20150114663Abstract: A system for producing hydrocarbons may include a production control device positioned along a production flow line. The production control device may include an enclosure having an interior space and an isolation device disposed in the interior space. The isolation device may divide the interior space into an upper interior space and a lower interior space. The production control device may also include a first flow control device positioned in the upper interior space, and a second flow control device positioned in the upper interior space. The first flow control device may be responsive to a control signal transmitted via a control line from a surface location. The second flow control device may reactively block fluid flow from the lower interior section to the upper interior section when a pressure differential between the upper interior space and the lower interior space falls below a preset value.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2013Publication date: April 30, 2015Applicant: BAKER HUGHES INCORPORATEDInventors: Dario Casciaro, Steven Johnstone
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Publication number: 20150107848Abstract: Methods and systems operate multiple downhole tools in wells based on hydraulic pressures supplied in control lines. The methods and systems pair each of the tools with a manifold enabling selective actuation of each of the tools from a remote location. Some embodiments include between three and twelve manifold and tool pairs configured for control independent from one another with four of the control lines.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2014Publication date: April 23, 2015Inventor: John Cochrane LEITCH