公开(公告)号：US07363981B2

公开(公告)日：2008-04-29

申请号：US10748695

申请日：2003-12-30

申请人： Robert Coon ,  Khai Tran ,  Antonio Flores ,  Charles Wintill

发明人： Robert Coon ,  Khai Tran ,  Antonio Flores ,  Charles Wintill

IPC分类号： E21B34/14

CPC分类号： E21B34/14

摘要： A method and apparatus for sealing a tool for use in a wellbore is provided. The seal is configured to be disposed in a tool comprising a ported sliding sleeve and a ported housing. The tool may be actuable between a closed and an open position. The seal is configured so that one side of the seal acts as a flow restrictor to protect the other side of the seal from damage during actuation of the tool under pressurized conditions.

摘要翻译： 提供一种用于密封用于井眼的工具的方法和装置。 密封件被配置为设置在包括移动的滑动套筒和移植的壳体的工具中。 工具可以在闭合位置和打开位置之间致动。 密封件构造成使得密封件的一侧用作限流器，以在加压条件下在工具的致动期间保护密封件的另一侧免受损坏。

公开(公告)号：US20050139362A1

公开(公告)日：2005-06-30

申请号：US10748695

申请日：2003-12-30

申请人： Robert Coon ,  Khai Tran ,  Antonio Flores ,  Charles Wintill

发明人： Robert Coon ,  Khai Tran ,  Antonio Flores ,  Charles Wintill

IPC分类号： E21B34/14 ,  E21B33/12

CPC分类号： E21B34/14

摘要： A method and apparatus for sealing a tool for use in a wellbore is provided. The seal is configured to be disposed in a tool comprising a ported sliding sleeve and a ported housing. The tool may be actuable between a closed and an open position. The seal is configured so that one side of the seal acts as a flow restrictor to protect the other side of the seal from damage during actuation of the tool under pressurized conditions.

摘要翻译： 提供一种用于密封用于井眼的工具的方法和装置。 密封件被配置为设置在包括移动的滑动套筒和移植的壳体的工具中。 工具可以在闭合位置和打开位置之间致动。 密封件构造成使得密封件的一侧用作限流器，以在加压条件下在工具的致动期间保护密封件的另一侧免受损坏。

公开(公告)号：US20070149483A1

公开(公告)日：2007-06-28

申请号：US10582288

申请日：2004-12-13

申请人： James Jamieson ,  Gro Thorne-Tjomsland ,  Zemin Yao ,  Andrea Marat ,  Khai Tran

发明人： James Jamieson ,  Gro Thorne-Tjomsland ,  Zemin Yao ,  Andrea Marat ,  Khai Tran

IPC分类号： A61K31/685 ,  G01N33/567

CPC分类号： G01N33/92 ,  A61K38/1709 ,  A61K38/177 ,  A61K38/1787 ,  A61K38/45 ,  G01N33/5076 ,  G01N2800/044

摘要： The invention provides uses of autophagocytosis inducing compounds for reducing serum levels of triglycerides and VLDL and the preparation of medicaments. The invention also provides the use of autophagocytosis inducing compounds for treating hypertriglyceridemia, hyperlipidemia, hypercholesterolemia, hyperlipoproteinemia, atherosclerosis, arteriosclerosis, peripheral artery disease, coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, myocardial ischemia, myocardial infarction, ischemic stroke, hemorrhagic stroke, or diabetes, insulin resistance, hemodialysis, glycogen storage disease type I, polycystic ovary syndrome, combination thereof. The invention further provides methods of identifying compounds which modulate autophagocytosis.

摘要翻译： 本发明提供了诱导自噬作用的化合物用于降低甘油三酸酯和VLDL的血清水平以及制备药物的用途。 本发明还提供了使用自噬作用诱导化合物治疗高甘油三酯血症，高脂血症，高胆固醇血症，高脂蛋白血症，动脉粥样硬化，动脉硬化，外周动脉疾病，冠状动脉疾病，充血性心力衰竭，心肌缺血，心肌梗塞，缺血性卒中，出血性卒中或糖尿病 ，胰岛素抵抗，血液透析，I型糖原贮积病，多囊卵巢综合征，其组合。 本发明还提供鉴定调节自噬作用的化合物的方法。

公开(公告)号：US07182141B2

公开(公告)日：2007-02-27

申请号：US10267025

申请日：2002-10-08

申请人： Khai Tran ,  Clayton Plucheck

发明人： Khai Tran ,  Clayton Plucheck

IPC分类号： E21B23/02

CPC分类号： E21B43/105 ,  E21B47/01 ,  E21B47/12

摘要： An expander tool for expanding a first tubular into a second surrounding tubular within a wellbore. The expander tool first comprises a body. Within the body is an expansion member capable of being actuated outwardly from the body when expansion of the first tubular is desired. In one aspect, the expander tool is a rotary expander tool, and the expansion members define a plurality of rollers. The expander tool further comprises at least one sensor for sensing a downhole condition during expansion of the tubular. The sensors in one aspect include at least one tool for sensing wall dimensions of the first tubular such as inner diameter or wall thickness. Examples include sonic logs, caliper logs, and electromagnetic wall thickness tools. A depth gauge may also be included. In one aspect, a data transmission device is provided between a surface server and the sensors downhole. In this way, the operator at the surface can monitor progress of the expansion operation downhole.

摘要翻译： 一种膨胀器工具，用于将第一管状物扩展到井筒内的第二周围管状物。 膨胀器工具首先包括主体。 在体内是膨胀构件，其能够在需要第一管的膨胀时从身体向外致动。 在一个方面，膨胀机工具是旋转式膨胀机工具，膨胀构件限定多个辊。 膨胀器工具还包括至少一个用于在管状物膨胀期间感测井下状况的传感器。 传感器在一个方面包括至少一个用于感测第一管的壁尺寸的工具，例如内径或壁厚。 示例包括声波测井，卡尺测井仪和电磁壁厚仪。 还可以包括深度计。 一方面，数据传输装置设置在表面服务器和井下的传感器之间。 以这种方式，地面操作者可以监测井下扩展作业的进展情况。

公开(公告)号：US06997266B2

公开(公告)日：2006-02-14

申请号：US10780124

申请日：2004-02-17

申请人： Stephen Jackson ,  Patrick Maguire ,  Khai Tran

发明人： Stephen Jackson ,  Patrick Maguire ,  Khai Tran

IPC分类号： E21B17/00 ,  E21B43/00

CPC分类号： E21B43/106 ,  E21B43/103 ,  E21B43/105

摘要： A first tubular is disposed coaxially within a portion of a second, larger tubular. A portion of the first tubular is expanded into frictional contact with the second tubular, thereby creating a liner and a hanger. In one embodiment, a pattern of grooves and profile cuts are formed in the surface of a portion of the first tubular body. The grooves in one aspect define a continuous pattern about the circumference of the tubular body which intersect to form a plurality of substantially identical shapes, such as diamonds. The grooves and profile cuts serve to improve the tensile strength of the tubular body. At the same time, the grooves and profile cuts allow for expansion of the tubular body by use of less radial force. The grooves and profile cuts further provide additional frictional support for hanging the expanded tubular onto the inner surface of a surrounding second tubular.

摘要翻译： 第一管状物同轴地设置在第二较大管状物的一部分内。 第一管的一部分膨胀成与第二管的摩擦接触，从而形成衬垫和衣架。 在一个实施例中，在第一管状体的一部分的表面中形成凹槽和轮廓切口的图案。 一个方面中的凹槽限定了围绕管状体的圆周的连续图案，其相交以形成多个基本相同的形状，例如菱形。 凹槽和轮廓切割用于提高管状体的拉伸强度。 同时，凹槽和轮廓切割允许通过使用较小的径向力来膨胀管状体。 凹槽和轮廓切割进一步提供额外的摩擦支撑，用于将膨胀的管悬挂在周围的第二管的内表面上。

公开(公告)号：US06691789B2

公开(公告)日：2004-02-17

申请号：US10132424

申请日：2002-04-25

申请人： Stephen L. Jackson ,  Patrick Maguire ,  Khai Tran

发明人： Stephen L. Jackson ,  Patrick Maguire ,  Khai Tran

IPC分类号： E21B1700

CPC分类号： E21B43/106 ,  E21B43/103 ,  E21B43/105

摘要： An apparatus and method of creating a seal between two coaxial tubulars so as to create a hanger and a packer. A first tubular is disposed coaxially within a portion of a second, larger tubular. A portion of the first tubular is expanded into frictional contact with the second tubular, thereby creating a liner and a hanger. In one embodiment, a pattern of grooves and profile cuts are formed in the surface of a portion of the first tubular body. The grooves in one aspect define a continuous pattern about the circumference of the tubular body which intersect to form a plurality of substantially identical shapes, such as diamonds. The grooves and profile cuts serve to improve the tensile strength of the tubular body. At the same time, the grooves and profile cuts allow for expansion of the tubular body by use of less radial force. The grooves and profile cuts further provide a gripping means, providing additional frictional support for hanging the expanded tubular onto the inner surface of a surrounding second tubular.

摘要翻译： 一种在两个同轴管之间产生密封以便产生衣架和封隔器的装置和方法。 第一管状物同轴地设置在第二较大管状物的一部分内。 第一管的一部分膨胀成与第二管的摩擦接触，从而形成衬垫和衣架。 在一个实施例中，在第一管状体的一部分的表面中形成凹槽和轮廓切口的图案。 一个方面中的凹槽限定了围绕管状体的圆周的连续图案，其相交以形成多个基本相同的形状，例如菱形。 凹槽和轮廓切割用于提高管状体的拉伸强度。 同时，凹槽和轮廓切割允许通过使用较小的径向力来膨胀管状体。 凹槽和轮廓切口进一步提供夹持装置，提供用于将膨胀管悬挂在周围的第二管的内表面上的额外的摩擦支撑。

公开(公告)号：US09567831B2

公开(公告)日：2017-02-14

申请号：US14219658

申请日：2014-03-19

申请人： Ryan Ward ,  Henry Joe Jordan, Jr. ,  Khai Tran

发明人： Ryan Ward ,  Henry Joe Jordan, Jr. ,  Khai Tran

IPC分类号： E21B34/06 ,  E21B43/12

CPC分类号： E21B34/063 ,  E21B34/10 ,  E21B43/12

摘要： 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. The present invention furthermore relates to a method of assembling an inflow control device according to the invention and to a completion system comprising an inflow control device according to the invention

摘要翻译： 本发明涉及一种流入控制装置，其用于控制​​流体进入管状部件中的流体流动，该管道包括管状接头之间的联接。 流入控制装置通过联接器横向安装在任何流入罐控制装置中，防止了管状物的外部和内部之间的初始状态流体流动。 当从管状物的内部向流入控制装置施加足够的压力时，流入控制装置被致动以允许流体在管状物的内部和外部之间流动。 流入控制装置中的喷嘴允许流体以预设速率通过。 本发明还涉及组装根据本发明的流入控制装置的方法和包括根据本发明的流入控制装置的完井系统

公开(公告)号：US20060225893A1

公开(公告)日：2006-10-12

申请号：US11101687

申请日：2005-04-08

申请人： Robert Coon ,  Khai Tran

发明人： Robert Coon ,  Khai Tran

IPC分类号： E21B34/06 ,  E21B43/12

CPC分类号： E21B43/128 ,  E21B34/063 ,  E21B34/08

摘要： Embodiments of the invention are directed to a valve. In one embodiment, the valve includes a body having a first biasing member and a sealing member configured to axially move inside the body against the first biasing member to provide a path for fluid to flow from an interior region of the body to an exterior region of the body at a first predetermined pressure difference across the sealing member.

公开(公告)号：US20050016739A1

公开(公告)日：2005-01-27

申请号：US10925575

申请日：2004-08-25

申请人： Patrick Maguire ,  Robert Coon ,  J. Lauritzen ,  Mark Murray ,  Khai Tran

发明人： Patrick Maguire ,  Robert Coon ,  J. Lauritzen ,  Mark Murray ,  Khai Tran

IPC分类号： E21B23/01 ,  E21B43/10 ,  E21B19/16

CPC分类号： E21B43/106 ,  E21B23/01 ,  E21B43/103

摘要： The present invention provides apparatus and methods for completing a wellbore using expandable tubulars. In one aspect, the invention includes a tubular member with an expandable portion at a lower end constructed and arranged to be expanded into contact with a previously expanded liner. At an upper end of the tubular is a polish bore receptacle permitting the tubular to be tied back to the surface of the well with production tubing. In another aspect, the invention provides a method of completing a well comprising expanding a liner top into a cased wellbore to hang the liner and, thereafter running a tubular member into the wellbore.

摘要翻译： 本发明提供了使用可膨胀管完成井眼的装置和方法。 在一个方面，本发明包括管状构件，其在下端具有可膨胀部分，构造和布置成膨胀成与先前膨胀的衬垫接触。 在管的上端是一个抛光孔容器，允许管子用生产管道连接回井的表面。 在另一方面，本发明提供了一种完成井的方法，包括将衬套顶部膨胀成套管井眼以悬挂衬套，然后将管状构件运行到井筒中。

公开(公告)号：US20140284060A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-25

申请号：US14219658

申请日：2014-03-19

申请人： Ryan Ward ,  Henry Joe Jordan, JR. ,  Khai Tran

发明人： Ryan Ward ,  Henry Joe Jordan, JR. ,  Khai Tran

IPC分类号： E21B34/06

CPC分类号： E21B34/063 ,  E21B34/10 ,  E21B43/12

摘要： 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. The present invention furthermore relates to a method of assembling an inflow control device according to the invention and to a completion system comprising an inflow control device according to the invention

摘要翻译： 本发明涉及一种流入控制装置，其用于控制​​流体进入管状部件中的流体流动，该管道包括管状接头之间的联接。 流入控制装置通过联接器横向安装在任何流入罐控制装置中，防止了管状物的外部和内部之间的初始状态流体流动。 当从管状物的内部向流入控制装置施加足够的压力时，流入控制装置被致动以允许流体在管状物的内部和外部之间流动。 流入控制装置中的喷嘴允许流体以预设速率通过。 本发明还涉及组装根据本发明的流入控制装置的方法和包括根据本发明的流入控制装置的完井系统