128 patents
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Utility
Hydraulically Powered Centralizer Device for Borehole and Method
9 Dec 21
A centralizing device is configured to centralize/decentralize an associated tool in a well.
Dennis ROESSLER
Filed: 1 Jun 21
Utility
Quick Connect Device for Fractrap and Method
2 Dec 21
A quick connect device for connecting a plug to a setting tool includes a collet having a body and plural fingers; a first end of the collet is configured to be attached to a trapping mechanism associated with the setting tool; and a second end of the collet has the plural fingers, which are configured to be attached to the plug.
Raymond Christopher SHAFFER, Jeremy Eli CASTANEDA, Kevin GEORGE
Filed: 24 May 21
Utility
Quick Connect Setting Kit and Method
2 Dec 21
A setting kit for connecting a plug to a setting tool includes a collet connecting part configured to be attached to an internal sleeve of the setting tool; and a collet configured to be attached with a first end to the collet connecting part and with a second end to the plug.
Raymond Christopher SHAFFER, Jeremy Eli CASTANEDA, Kevin GEORGE
Filed: 25 May 21
Utility
High density cluster based perforating system and method
30 Nov 21
An ultra-short, high-density, perforating gun for use in a well casing includes a gun carrier extending along a longitudinal axis, only 2 charges located inside the gun carrier, the only 2 charges being positioned in a single plane transverse to the longitudinal axis, and a charge holder configured to carry the only 2 charges, the charge holder configured to be inserted into the gun carrier.
Wenbo Yang, James A. Rollins, Philip Martin Snider, John T. Hardesty, David S. Wesson
Filed: 7 Jul 20
Utility
Apparatus and Method Relating to Managed Pressure Drilling
11 Nov 21
The integration joint assembly includes an integration joint body (10) having a through bore (16), the body being for connection with a riser system.
David Symonds, Richard Johnston, Gordon Neil Wallace, Garry Stephen
Filed: 5 Nov 19
Utility
Pulse Based Perf and Wash System and Method
11 Nov 21
A perf and wash system for plugging a casing and wellbore, the perf and wash system including a cleaning tool having at least one nozzle making a first angle with a longitudinal axis of the system; a perforating gun assembly having at least one shaped charge making a second angle with the longitudinal axis; and a plug connected with a first end to the cleaning tool and with a second end, opposite to the first end, to the perforating gun assembly.
Chris CHALKER
Filed: 2 Oct 19
Utility
Shaped Charge Load Tube with Integrated Detonation Cord Retention Mechanism
11 Nov 21
A loading tube is configured to receive one or more shaped charges to form a perforating gun.
Wenbo YANG, James A. ROLLINS
Filed: 10 May 21
Utility
Integrated Perforating Gun and Setting Tool System and Method
4 Nov 21
An interchangeable module configured to be used in an integrated perforating gun and setting tool system, the interchangeable module having a body having a chamber, a first electrical connection located at a first end of the chamber, and a second electrical connection located at a second end of the chamber.
Robert E. DAVIS, Terrell SALTARELLI, Jason ANSLEY
Filed: 2 Jul 21
Utility
Addressable switch assembly for wellbore systems and method
2 Nov 21
A method for controlling a target switch assembly in a chain of switch assemblies includes distributing the chain of switch assemblies in a wellbore; placing a controller at a head of the wellbore; making a first decision, at the controller, to actuate a corresponding detonator of the target switch assembly; transmitting, from the controller to the target switch assembly, a fire command to activate the corresponding detonator; and making a second decision, locally, at the target switch assembly, to activate the detonator, after the fire command from the controller is received.
Phillip Phelps, Brad Perry, Rick Wallace
Filed: 25 Sep 19
Utility
Select Fire Switch Form Factor System and Method
9 Sep 21
A wellbore select fire switch retaining member system and method with an integrated through wire and ground wire in a switch sub.
John T. HARDESTY, James A. ROLLINS
Filed: 25 May 21
Utility
Well completion method
24 Aug 21
A method for fracturing a well casing includes forming plural perforation clusters into a stage N associated with the well casing; fracturing the plural perforation clusters; forming a current stage N+1 by placing a plug within the stage N, to isolate a first subset of the plural perforation clusters from a second subset of the plural perforation clusters; and fracturing a second time the second subset, but not the first subset.
Philip M. Snider, David S. Wesson, Steve Baumgartner, John T. Hardesty
Filed: 12 Mar 20
Utility
Top Set Plug and Method
19 Aug 21
A top set plug for sealing against a casing of a well.
Dennis ROESSLER, Michael WROBLICKY, Wayne ROSENTHAL
Filed: 13 Feb 20
Utility
Perforating Gun System and Method
5 Aug 21
A detonator block for housing a detonator has a body configured to host the detonator; the body having a first end that is configured to be attached to a sub; the body having a second end, opposite to the first end, and configured to connect to a gun; and a printed circuit board located inside the body, the printed circuit board being electrically connected to the detonator.
Terrell SALTARELLI, John T. HARDESTY
Filed: 19 Apr 21
Utility
Hydraulically activated setting tool and method
3 Aug 21
A sub connects a gun string to a hydraulically activated setting tool for setting an auxiliary tool in a well.
Robert Davis, Wayne Rosenthal, Kevin George, David Wesson, Michael Wroblicky, Jeremy Castaneda
Filed: 6 Nov 19
Utility
Integrated perforating gun and setting tool system and method
3 Aug 21
An interchangeable module is configured to be used in an integrated perforating gun and setting tool system.
Robert E. Davis, Terrell Saltarelli, Jason Ansley
Filed: 11 Jun 19
Utility
Select fire switch form factor system and method
29 Jun 21
A wellbore select fire switch retaining member system and method with an integrated through wire and ground wire in a switch sub.
John T. Hardesty, James A. Rollins
Filed: 24 Jun 19
Utility
Auto-bleeding setting tool and method
1 Jun 21
A setting tool for setting an auxiliary tool in a well includes a housing holding a floating piston assembly, the floating piston assembly having a first end and a second end, which is opposite to the first end, an isolation valve assembly in fluid communication with an interior of the housing, where the isolation valve assembly is facing the second end of the floating piston assembly, and a frangible disc located at the first end of the floating piston assembly, to prevent a high-pressure gas to pass through a bore of the floating piston assembly.
Wayne O. Rosenthal
Filed: 7 Feb 19
Utility
Perforating gun system and method
18 May 21
A detonator block for housing a detonator has a body configured to host the detonator; the body having a first end that is configured to be attached to a sub; the body having a second end, opposite to the first end, and configured to connect to a gun; and a printed circuit board located inside the body, the printed circuit board being electrically connected to the detonator.
Terrell Saltarelli, John T. Hardesty
Filed: 11 Jun 19
Utility
Electronic valve with deformable seat and method
4 May 21
An electronic valve is placed in line with a casing in a well.
Dennis Roessler, Raymond Shaffer
Filed: 27 Feb 19
Utility
Pressure Balanced Ultra-short Disposable Setting Tool
29 Apr 21
A setting tool for setting an auxiliary tool in a well, the setting tool including an inner mandrel having an upper section and a lower section, the upper section having an internal chamber suitable for housing a power charge; an outer cylindrical piston enclosing the upper section of the inner mandrel; a slidable ring formed concentrically, and between the inner mandrel and the outer cylindrical piston; and an actuation chamber located between the outer cylindrical piston, the ring, and the inner mandrel.
Wayne ROSENTHAL
Filed: 8 Oct 20