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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7841399 | Pressure and friction reducing flow adapter A flow adapter includes an adapter body which defines a central axial flow bore and one or more lateral flow openings for fluid communication between the central flow bore and a production tubing flowbore surrounding the adapter. The central axial flow bore of the f... | 11/30/2010 |
| 7284606 | Downhole position locating device with fluid metering feature A tool for multiple purposes features one ore more dogs that can engage a collar groove or restriction sub in the wellbore. The dogs are extendable through a sleeve biased in opposed directions and are supported from a mandrel. The dogs can retract into mandrel groo... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7198101 | Downhole release joint A downhole apparatus permitting separation of one part of downhole equipment from another part thereof includes a first part connected to a second part by a connecting member which limits axial and rotational movement of the first and second parts and has first and ... | 04/03/2007 |
| 6997263 | Multi zone isolation tool having fluid loss prevention capability and method for use of same A multi zone isolation tool (50) for use in a subterranean wellbore includes a first tubular and a second tubular disposed within the first tubular forming an annular flow path (110a, 110b) therebetween and a central flow path (... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6923273 | Well system The drilling system includes a work string supporting a bottom hole assembly. The work string including lengths of pipe having a non-metallic portion. The work string preferably includes a composite coiled tubing having a fluid impermeable liner, multiple load carry... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6755247 | Fluid property sensors and associated methods of calibrating sensors in a subterranean well Fluid property sensors and associated methods of calibrating sensors in a well provide enhanced well monitoring and control. In one described embodiment, an external venturi flowmeter is utilized to determine a flow rate of fluid from a zone into a tubing string, in... | 06/29/2004 |
| 6227302 | Apparatus and method for controlling fluid flow in a wellbore An apparatus and method for controlling the fluid flow in a wellbore provides a side pocket mandrel having a main bore, an offset bore, and a radial passageway providing communication therebetween. Inlet orifices through the outer wall of the mandrel prov... | 05/08/2001 |
| 5775421 | Fluid loss device A fluid loss device has a housing, a seal assembly, a running tool, and a plug. The housing of the fluid loss device is placed in a production string before a well bore is completed. The plug is attached to the running tool, and the running tool is attach... | 07/07/1998 |
| 5375662 | Hydraulic setting sleeve A hydraulic setting apparatus has an isolation sleeve which covers setting ports and prevents entry of hydraulic setting fluid into a pressure settable tool such as an inflatable packer or a hydraulic packer. The mandrel of the setting tool is mechanicall... | 12/27/1994 |
| 5244044 | Catcher sub An improved catcher sub has a longitudinal flow passage and a collet slidably mounted around the flow passage in the sub housing. The collet has a number of fingers and each finger has a resilient seal segment. The collet is held and supported in up finge... | 09/14/1993 |
| 5146984 | Emergency release device for connecting between tubular members in oil and gas wells A device for connecting between two tubular members that are inserted in an oil and gas earth well in a manner to permit a quick release, yet prevent relative rotation between the tubular members. The device is adapted to pass fluid between the tubular me... | 09/15/1992 |
| 5095988 | Plug injection method and apparatus In accordance with illustrative embodiments of the present invention, a ball injecting apparatus for use in launching cementing plugs into a well casing includes a tubular body having an inlet port and one or more cylinders on the sides thereof adapted to... | 03/17/1992 |
| 5058670 | Oriented valve and latch for side pocket mandrel In accordance with an illustrative embodiment of the present invention, a gas lift valve that is latched by a latch assembly into a seating bore in a side pocket mandrel includes a guide flange that is recieved in a slot in an internal wall of the mandrel... | 10/22/1991 |
| 4893678 | Multiple-set downhole tool and method A downhole tool is provided suitable for multiple setting and unsetting operations in a well bore during a single trip. The downhole tool is suspended in the wellbore from a tubing string, and is activated by dropping a metal ball which plugs the passagew... | 01/16/1990 |
| 4828037 | Liner hanger with retrievable ball valve seat In a hydraulically operated setting tool for liner hangers used in a well bore, a norally countracted ball seat formed in the setting tool mandrel by contracted and elongated finger members. Upon seating a ball member in the ball seat, applied pressure is... | 05/09/1989 |
| 4823882 | Multiple-set packer and method A packer assembly is provided suitable for multiple setting and unsetting operations in a well bore during a single trip to seal the annulus between the interior walls of the well bore and a tubing string. Thge packer is set by dropping a metal ball which... | 04/25/1989 |
