公开(公告)号：US09062511B2

公开(公告)日：2015-06-23

申请号：US13275884

申请日：2011-10-18

Applicant: Nicholas P. Gette ,  Stanley Drozdowski

Inventor： Nicholas P. Gette ,  Stanley Drozdowski

IPC: E21B33/128 ,  E21B33/12 ,  E21B33/035

CPC classification number: E21B33/035

Abstract: A seal assembly between a wellhead housing and a casing hanger, has an inner seal leg for sealing against hanger, and an outer seal leg for sealing against housing. An extension extends downward from the outer seal leg and is connected to a nose ring. The nose ring has a downward facing shoulder that rests on the hanger shoulder to provide a reaction point for setting operations. A sealing surface on the seal legs is heat treated to obtain a lower localized yield strength to provide improved sealing while maintaining mechanical load capability.

Abstract translation: 在井口壳体和套管悬挂器之间的密封组件具有用于密封悬挂器的内部密封腿和用于密封壳体的外部密封腿。 延伸部从外部密封腿向下延伸并连接到鼻环上。 鼻环具有向下的肩部，其搁置在衣架肩上以提供用于设置操作的反应点。 密封腿上的密封表面被热处理以获得较低的局部屈服强度，以在保持机械负载能力的同时提供改进的密封。

公开(公告)号：US08286711B2

公开(公告)日：2012-10-16

申请号：US12490874

申请日：2009-06-24

Applicant: Guilherme Pedro Eppinghaus Neto ,  Francisco Kobata ,  Nicholas P. Gette

Inventor： Guilherme Pedro Eppinghaus Neto ,  Francisco Kobata ,  Nicholas P. Gette

IPC: E21B33/043 ,  E21B33/04 ,  E21B43/10 ,  E21B23/06

CPC classification number: E21B33/04

Abstract: A running tool sets a casing hanger packoff and ensures that the packoff is not pressure tested unless the proper setting stroke was made by the running tool. The running tool has a stem, an inner body, and a piston. The inner body is connected to the stem so that rotation of the stem relative to the inner body will cause the stem to move longitudinally. The piston is connected to the stem so that the stem and piston rotate and move longitudinally in unison. A test slot is located in the outer surface of the inner body. A limit pin is connected to the piston and is adapted to engage the test slot when the piston moves longitudinally relative to the inner body. The stem has a raised profile on a portion of its exterior surface.

Abstract translation: 运行工具设置套管衣架包装，并确保包装不进行压力测试，除非运行工具进行了适当的设定冲程。 运行工具具有杆，内体和活塞。 内部主体连接到杆，使得杆相对于内部主体的旋转将导致杆纵向移动。 活塞连接到阀杆，使得阀杆和活塞一致地旋转并纵向移动。 测试槽位于内体的外表面。 限位销连接到活塞，并且当活塞相对于内部主体纵向移动时适于接合测试槽。 杆在其外表面的一部分上具有凸起的轮廓。

公开(公告)号：US20110088893A1

公开(公告)日：2011-04-21

申请号：US12582221

申请日：2009-10-20

Applicant: Nicholas P. Gette ,  Daniel W. Fish

Inventor： Nicholas P. Gette ,  Daniel W. Fish

IPC: E21B23/00

CPC classification number: E21B33/04 ,  E21B2033/005

Abstract: A wellhead system comprising an outer wellhead housing, an inner wellhead member, and an annulus therebetween. The inner wellhead member, such as a casing hanger, is adapted to land in the outer wellhead housing. The outer wellhead housing may comprise a wickers formed in a hardened metal inlay. Alternatively, or in addition to the wickers formed in the outer wellhead housing, wickers may be formed in a hardened metal inlay in the inner wellhead member. An annular metal seal may be disposed in the annulus and driven into the wickers to seal the annulus between the inner wellhead member and the outer wellhead housing and to axially restrain the seal within the annulus.

Abstract translation: 一种井口系统，包括外部井口壳体，内部井口构件以及它们之间的环形空间。 内部井口构件，例如套管悬挂器，适于落在外部井口壳体中。 外部井口壳体可以包括形成在硬化的金属嵌体中的栅极。 或者，或除了形成在外部井口壳体中的守门员之外，门槛可以在内部井口构件中形成为硬化的金属镶嵌物。 环形金属密封件可以设置在环形空间中并且被驱动进入井筒中以密封内部井口构件和外部井口壳体之间的环形空间并且轴向地限制环形空间内的密封。

公开(公告)号：US09057231B2

公开(公告)日：2015-06-16

申请号：US13614525

申请日：2012-09-13

Applicant: Daniel R. Barnhart ,  Nicholas P. Gette ,  Baozhi Zhu ,  Jeffrey A. Raynal

Inventor： Daniel R. Barnhart ,  Nicholas P. Gette ,  Baozhi Zhu ,  Jeffrey A. Raynal

IPC: E21B33/03 ,  E21B33/04 ,  E21B23/00 ,  E21B33/12 ,  E21B33/00

CPC classification number: E21B23/00 ,  E21B33/03 ,  E21B33/04 ,  E21B33/1208 ,  E21B2033/005

Abstract: An energizing ring can be used to energize a seal. In embodiments, the energizing ring has a recess, or divot, adjacent to a portion of the seal so that if the seal is deformed during a balloon-type failure, a portion of the deformed seal can occupy the recess. The seal, thus, engages surfaces of the recess to prevent axial movement of the energizing ring relative to the seal.

Abstract translation: 可以使用通电环来激励密封。 在实施例中，激励环具有与密封件的一部分相邻的凹部或凹部，使得如果在气球型故障期间密封件变形，则变形的密封件的一部分可以占据凹部。 因此，密封件接合凹部的表面以防止激励环相对于密封件的轴向移动。

公开(公告)号：US08813837B2

公开(公告)日：2014-08-26

申请号：US12415198

申请日：2009-03-31

Applicant: Nicholas P. Gette ,  Daniel W. Fish ,  Sean P. Thomas

Inventor： Nicholas P. Gette ,  Daniel W. Fish ,  Sean P. Thomas

IPC: E21B19/00 ,  E21B33/04

CPC classification number: E21B33/04 ,  E21B33/0422

Abstract: A wellbore system comprising a housing assembly and a hanger assembly. The hanger assembly comprises an actuation member that interacts with a portion of the housing assembly when the hanger assembly is positioned at a desired location in the housing assembly. The hanger assembly also comprises a load member that is adapted to extend between the hanger assembly and the housing assembly to enable the housing assembly to support the hanger assembly. The load member is carried into the wellbore in a retracted position. When the actuation member interacts with the housing assembly at the desired location, the actuation member actuates the load member to expand outward to extend between the hanger assembly and the housing assembly. The actuation member is adapted to transfer a lifting force from the surface to the load member to enable an over-pull test of the hanger assembly to be performed.

Abstract translation: 一种井眼系统，包括壳体组件和衣架组件。 所述衣架组件包括致动构件，当所述衣架组件定位在所述壳体组件中的期望位置时，所述致动构件与所述壳体组件的一部分相互作用。 衣架组件还包括适于在衣架组件和壳体组件之间延伸的负载构件，以使得壳体组件能够支撑衣架组件。 负载构件在缩回位置被运送到井筒中。 当致动构件在所需位置处与壳体组件相互作用时，致动构件致动负载构件向外扩展以在衣架组件和壳体组件之间延伸。 致动构件适于将提升力从表面传递到负载构件，以使得能够进行衣架组件的过度拉伸试验。

公开(公告)号：US08695700B2

公开(公告)日：2014-04-15

申请号：US13088087

申请日：2011-04-15

Applicant: Nicholas P. Gette ,  Carl Boehm, Jr.

Inventor： Nicholas P. Gette ,  Carl Boehm, Jr.

IPC: E21B23/01 ,  E21B43/10

CPC classification number: E21B33/04 ,  E21B2033/005

Abstract: A seal assembly between a wellhead housing having a bore and a casing hanger, has an inner seal leg for sealing against hanger and an outer seal leg for sealing against housing. An extension extends downward from outer seal leg and is connected to a nose ring having a downward facing shoulder that rests on the hanger shoulder to provide a reaction point for setting operations. A lock ring is retained within interior portion of the nose ring. An upward facing shoulder formed on an upper portion of nose ring contacts the lower surface of the inner seal leg. The shoulder prevents the downward deflection of the inner leg and eliminates buckling due to Poisson effect from the resulting axial force due to growth of the seal legs during setting operations. The shoulder thus prevents crooked or twisted setting of the seal to prevent plastic strain in the seal.

Abstract translation: 具有孔和壳体悬挂器的井口壳体之间的密封组件具有用于密封悬挂器的内密封腿和用于密封壳体的外密封腿。 延伸部从外部密封腿向下延伸并且连接到具有向下的肩部的鼻环，该肩环搁置在衣架肩上以提供用于设定操作的反作用点。 锁环保持在鼻环的内部。 形成在鼻环上部的向上的肩膀接触内密封腿的下表面。 肩部防止内腿的向下偏转，并且由于在设定操作期间由于密封腿的生长而导致的由于所产生的轴向力的泊松效应而消除了弯曲。 因此，肩部防止密封件的弯曲或扭曲设置，以防止密封件中的塑性应变。

公开(公告)号：US08517089B2

公开(公告)日：2013-08-27

申请号：US12837866

申请日：2010-07-16

Applicant: Gary Galle ,  Nicholas P. Gette ,  Ryan Herbel

Inventor： Gary Galle ,  Nicholas P. Gette ,  Ryan Herbel

IPC: E21B33/03

CPC classification number: E21B33/04

Abstract: A wellhead assembly having a wellhead housing, a casing hanger set within the wellhead housing, and sealing areas provided on opposing surfaces of the wellhead housing and casing hanger. The sealing areas circumscribe an axis of the wellhead assembly along respective axial distances on the wellhead housing and casing hanger. A seal is included with the wellhead assembly that has inner and outer legs that respectively engage the sealing areas and form sealing surfaces against the sealing areas. The axial distances of the sealing areas exceeds the length of the inner and outer legs, so that an original seal can be removed and replaced by a secondary seal, wherein the secondary seal engages sealing areas different from the sealing areas engaged by the original seal.

Abstract translation: 具有井口壳体的井口组件，设置在井口壳体内的套管悬挂器以及设置在井口壳体和套管悬挂器的相对表面上的密封区域。 密封区域沿着井口壳体和套管悬挂器上的相应轴向距离围绕井口组件的轴线。 井口组件包括密封件，其具有分别接合密封区域并形成抵靠密封区域的密封表面的内部和外部腿部。 密封区域的轴向距离超过内腿和外腿的长度，使得可以移除原始密封件并由二次密封件代替，其中辅助密封件接合与由原始密封件接合的密封区域不同的密封区域。

公开(公告)号：US20100276153A1

公开(公告)日：2010-11-04

申请号：US12433628

申请日：2009-04-30

Applicant: Nicholas P. Gette ,  Gregory M. Dunn

Inventor： Nicholas P. Gette ,  Gregory M. Dunn

IPC: E21B34/14 ,  E21B33/12 ,  E21B23/00

CPC classification number: E21B33/04 ,  E21B34/12 ,  E21B2034/002

Abstract: A valve, such as a ball valve, is assembled and carried by a running tool. The valve is actuated by an actuator that is triggered by the running tool, and thus opens and closes communication between the drill pipe and the volume below the running tool. An actuating cam is assembled below the running tool that interfaces the actuator. The actuating cam is threaded such that it travels axially as the drill pipe is turned. A profile on the actuating cam is timed with the function of the running tool and controls the action of the actuator such that the valve is open when the running tool function requires communication with the volume below the running tool and the valve is closed when the running tool needs to be pressurized.

Abstract translation: 诸如球阀的阀门由运行工具组装和承载。 阀由致动器致动，该致动器由运行工具触发，因此打开和关闭钻杆与运行工具下方的体积之间的连通。 致动凸轮组装在运行工具下方，与执行机构相接触。 致动凸轮是螺纹的，使得其在钻杆转动时轴向移动。 致动凸轮上的轮廓与运行工具的功能一致，并控制执行器的动作，使得当运行工具功能需要与运行工具下方的体积连通时阀门打开，并且当运行中的阀门关闭时，阀门打开 工具需要加压。

公开(公告)号：US08413730B2

公开(公告)日：2013-04-09

申请号：US12956723

申请日：2010-11-30

Applicant: Nicholas P Gette ,  Ryan Herbel ,  John Nelson ,  Armando Faz ,  Detrick Garner

Inventor： Nicholas P Gette ,  Ryan Herbel ,  John Nelson ,  Armando Faz ,  Detrick Garner

IPC: E21B23/01 ,  E21B33/04

CPC classification number: E21B33/04 ,  E21B23/02 ,  E21B33/03

Abstract: A wellhead housing has a telescoping casing hanger with an actuator mechanism to provide for direct transfer of casing and pressure loads to the housing. The transfer of casing and pressure loads occurs even in conditions where the telescoping casing hanger may be set in a high position in the wellhead housing on a load shoulder. The transfer of casing and pressure loads also occurs in conditions where the telescoping casing hanger may be set in an earlier installed casing hanger in the wellhead housing for a larger diameter casing string.

Abstract translation: 井口壳体具有带致动器机构的伸缩套管悬挂器，用于将壳体和压力负载直接传递到壳体。 套管和压力负载的转移即使在可伸缩套管悬挂架可以设置在负载肩部的井口壳体中的高位置的情况下也会发生。 外壳和压力载荷的传递也发生在可伸缩式套管悬挂架可以设置在井口外壳中用于较大直径套管柱的较早安装的套管悬挂器中的条件下。

公开(公告)号：US07909107B2

公开(公告)日：2011-03-22

申请号：US12416780

申请日：2009-04-01

Applicant: Nicholas P. Gette

Inventor： Nicholas P. Gette

IPC: E21B23/00 ,  E21B43/10 ,  E21B33/12 ,  E21B21/00 ,  E21B23/08

CPC classification number: E21B23/01 ,  E21B33/043

Abstract: A high capacity running tool sets and internally tests a casing hanger packoff during the same trip. The running tool has a stem and a body. The body is secured by threads to the stem of the running tool so that rotation of the stem relative to the body will cause the stem to move longitudinally. An engagement element connects the tool body to the casing hanger by engaging the inner surface of the casing hanger. Longitudinal movement of the stem relative to the body moves the engaging element between inner and outer positions and lines up ports in the stem and in the body for setting and testing functions.

Abstract translation: 大容量运行工具在同一行程期间设置并内部测试套管衣架包装。 跑步工具有一个杆和一个身体。 主体通过螺纹固定到运行工具的杆上，使得杆相对于主体的旋转将导致杆纵向移动。 接合元件通过接合套管悬挂器的内表面将工具主体连接到套管悬挂器。 杆体相对于身体的纵向运动使接合元件在内部和外部位置之间移动，并且在杆体和身体中对齐端口以进行设置和测试功能。