公开(公告)号：US06454013B1

公开(公告)日：2002-09-24

申请号：US09530301

申请日：2000-06-08

Applicant: Paul David Metcalfe

Inventor： Paul David Metcalfe

IPC: E21B2300

CPC classification number: E21B43/106 ,  E21B43/086 ,  E21B43/103 ,  E21B43/108

Abstract: A tubing coupling method comprises the steps: providing a length of expandable tubing (72) and a length of larger diameter non-expanding tubing (74); connecting an end portion of the expandable tubing (72) to an end portion of the non-expanding tubing (74) with a portion of expandable tubing (76); running the tubing (72, 74, 76) into a bore; and expanding the expandable tubing (72, 76). The expandable tubing (72) may form part of an expandable well or sand screen, or may be expandable bore liner (12).

Abstract translation: 管道联接方法包括以下步骤：提供长度的可膨胀管道（72）和一段较长直径的不扩张管道（74）; 将可扩张管（72）的端部与可膨胀管（76）的一部分连接到非膨胀管（74）的端部; 将管道（72,74,76）运行到孔中; 以及膨胀所述可膨胀管（72,76）。 可膨胀管（72）可以形成可膨胀井或砂筛的一部分，或者可以是可膨胀孔衬套（12）。

公开(公告)号：US06454012B1

公开(公告)日：2002-09-24

申请号：US09589955

申请日：2000-06-08

Applicant: Michael Reid

Inventor： Michael Reid

IPC: E21B2300

CPC classification number: E21B17/07 ,  F16F7/00 ,  F16F7/125

Abstract: An apparatus and method for absorbing shock downhole in a wellbore. The kinetic energy from a moving tool is absorbed to dissipate such energy, to decelerate the moving tool, or to prevent impact damage s from contact between the tool and other downhole components. An actuator has an interference fit with a body such as the interior wall of a tubing section. When the moving tool actuates the actuator to move the actuator relative to the body, kinetic energy is dissipated into the body as the body elastically deforms due to the moving actuator. The amount of energy dissipated can be determined from the strength of the body, the contact dimensions between the actuator and body, and the length of moving contact between the actuator and body.

Abstract translation: 一种用于吸收井眼冲击井下的装置和方法。 吸收来自移动工具的动能以消散这种能量，使移动的工具减速，或者防止冲击损伤与工具和其它井下部件之间的接触。 致动器具有与诸如管道部分的内壁的主体的过盈配合。 当移动的工具致动致动器以使致动器相对于主体移动时，由于移动的致动器，当主体弹性变形时，动能被耗散到体内。 消耗能量的量可以从身体的强度，致动器和身体之间的接触尺寸以及致动器和主体之间的移动接触的长度确定。

公开(公告)号：US06360823B1

公开(公告)日：2002-03-26

申请号：US09619813

申请日：2000-07-20

Applicant: Aaron Ranson ,  Jose Zapico ,  Douglas A. Espin ,  Mariela G. Araujo

Inventor： Aaron Ranson ,  Jose Zapico ,  Douglas A. Espin ,  Mariela G. Araujo

IPC: E21B2300

CPC classification number: E21B47/00 ,  E21B23/00 ,  E21B23/08 ,  E21B27/02 ,  E21B41/0085 ,  E21B47/124 ,  E21B2023/008

Abstract: An apparatus for performing a function in a flowing fluid includes an apparatus body and a drag member associated with the apparatus body. The drag member is configurable between drag configuration for moving with the fluid wherein the apparatus has a first drag and a reduced drag configuration for moving against the fluid wherein the apparatus has a second drag which is less than the first drag.

Abstract translation: 用于在流动流体中执行功能的装置包括与装置主体相关联的装置主体和牵引构件。 拖曳构件可配置用于与流体移动的拖曳构型之间，其中该装置具有第一阻力，并且具有用于与流体相对移动的减小拖曳构型，其中该装置具有小于第一阻力的第二阻力。

公开(公告)号：US06354374B1

公开(公告)日：2002-03-12

申请号：US09641330

申请日：2000-08-18

Applicant: A. Glen Edwards ,  Klaus B. Huber

Inventor： A. Glen Edwards ,  Klaus B. Huber

IPC: E21B2300

CPC classification number: E21B17/05 ,  E21B17/18 ,  E21B23/00 ,  E21B23/04 ,  E21B43/11852 ,  E21B43/119

Abstract: A downhole device and method for performing a function in a well. The device has a series of dedicated hydro-mechanical locks that prevent occurrence of an associated function. The hydro-mechanical locks are capable of being released directly by a respective elevated hydraulic activating pressure condition, and are constructed and arranged for sequential operation, such that a successive lock in the series cannot be released until after the hydraulic pressure condition required to release the preceding lock in the series has occurred. In a preferred embodiment, an actuator sequentially releases each lock in a series of locks, subsequently moving an operator to perform a function. A preferred implementation employs a series of resilient rings movable, sequentially, from a locking to an unlocking position, and a common actuator that effects these movements. Multiple devices of this construction are advantageously arranged in a string of tools to perform functions in any preprogrammed order by pre-selecting the number of locks in each device. In one embodiment, movement of the operator arms an associated ballistic tool downhole. Methods of performing sequences of downhole well functions are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 一种用于在井中执行功能的井下装置和方法。 该设备具有一系列专门的水力机械锁，可防止相关功能的发生。 水力机械锁能够通过相应的升高的液压启动压力条件直接释放，并且被构造和布置成顺序操作，使得串联的连续锁定不能释放，直到释放所需的液压条件 先前锁定的系列已经发生。 在优选实施例中，致动器顺序地将每个锁释放在一系列锁中，随后移动操作者以执行功能。 优选的实施方案采用从锁定到解锁位置顺序地可移动的一系列弹性环和实现这些移动的公共致动器。 这种结构的多个装置有利地被布置在一串工具中，以通过预先选择每个装置中的锁数来以任何预编程顺序执行功能。 在一个实施例中，操作者的运动将井下相关联的防弹工具。 还公开了执行井下井功能序列的方法。

公开(公告)号：US06345669B1

公开(公告)日：2002-02-12

申请号：US09530988

申请日：2000-07-05

Applicant: Mark Buyers ,  Simon Benedict Fraser

Inventor： Mark Buyers ,  Simon Benedict Fraser

IPC: E21B2300

CPC classification number: E21B23/14 ,  E21B2023/008

Abstract: A running tool which is intended to be lowered down a tubular member via a wireline extending from the surface to a connection to the upper end of the tool by which the tool is suspended, said tool being capable of advancing itself along the wall of the tubular member when required (e.g. when the tubular member is inclined to the vertical as a “lateral”), by repeated application and release of tension force in the wireline.

Abstract translation: 一种运行工具，其旨在经由从表面延伸到连接到工具的上端的连接线的电缆将管状构件降下，工具悬挂在该连接件上，所述工具能够沿着管状壁 （例如当管状构件以垂直方向倾斜为“横向”）时，通过重复施加并释放电缆中的张力。

公开(公告)号：US06318457B1

公开(公告)日：2001-11-20

申请号：US09494803

申请日：2000-01-31

Applicant: Johannis Josephus Den Boer ,  Simon Lawrence Fisher ,  Anthony Evert Kuperij ,  John Foreman Stewart

Inventor： Johannis Josephus Den Boer ,  Simon Lawrence Fisher ,  Anthony Evert Kuperij ,  John Foreman Stewart

IPC: E21B2300

CPC classification number: E21B41/0042 ,  E21B34/066 ,  E21B43/103 ,  E21B43/305 ,  E21B47/122

Abstract: There is provided a multilateral well and electric transmission system comprising a branch well tubular in a branch wellbore which is connected in an electrically conductive manner to a primary well tubular in a primary wellbore such that the primary and branch well tubulars form a link for transmission of electrical power and/or signals between the primary and branch wellbores. Low voltage electrical power can be transmitted from the surface to a battery in the branch wellbore to trickle-charge the battery and signals from battery-actuated measuring and control equipment in the branch wellbore can be transmitted back to surface via the walls of the electrically interconnected primary and branch well tubulars.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种多边井和电传动系统，其包括在分支井筒中的分支井管，其以导电方式连接到主井眼中的主井管，使得主井和分支井管形成用于传递 电力和/或主要和分支井筒之间的信号。 低压电力可以从表面传输到分支井眼中的电池，以对电池进行涓流充电，并且来自电池驱动的分支井筒中的测量和控制设备的信号可以经由电互连的壁传输回到表面 主要和分支井管。

公开(公告)号：US06267180B1

公开(公告)日：2001-07-31

申请号：US09139365

申请日：1998-08-25

Applicant: Imre I. Gazda ,  Marion D. Kilgore ,  Dennis D. Rood

Inventor： Imre I. Gazda ,  Marion D. Kilgore ,  Dennis D. Rood

IPC: E21B2300

CPC classification number: E21B33/1293 ,  E21B23/06 ,  E21B31/20

Abstract: The present invention provides a packer releasing tool for releasing a packer from a wellbore where the packer is coupled to a tubing string and has a releasing profile with a packer uphole shoulder and a packer downhole shoulder. The packer releasing tool preferably comprises a toplock assembly removably coupled to a downlock assembly. It also includes a toplock key that is movably coupled to the toplock assembly and that has a toplock key profile engageable against the packer releasing profile. Also present is a downlock lug that is movably coupled to the downlock assembly and that has a downlock lug profile engageable against the packer releasing profile. In one embodiment, the packer releasing tool has an outer diameter that is less than the inner diameter of the tubing string. This unique configuration allows the packer to be pulled without the need of first removing the production string.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供一种封隔器释放工具，用于从井筒释放封隔器，其中封隔器联接到油管柱，并具有带封隔器井眼肩部和封隔器井下肩部的释放轮廓。 封隔器释放工具优选地包括可拆卸地联接到下锁组件的上锁组件。 它还包括可锁定地连接到上锁组件的顶锁键，并且具有可与打包机释放轮廓相啮合的上锁键配置。 另外存在的是一个可下拉锁定组件可移动地连接的下陷凸块，并且具有可与打包机释放轮廓接触的下陷凸耳轮廓形。 在一个实施例中，封隔器释放工具的外径小于管柱的内径。 这种独特的配置允许打包器被拉动，而不需要首先移除生产线。

公开(公告)号：US06213203B1

公开(公告)日：2001-04-10

申请号：US09221667

申请日：1998-12-23

Applicant: A. Glen Edwards ,  Klaus B. Huber

Inventor： A. Glen Edwards ,  Klaus B. Huber

IPC: E21B2300

CPC classification number: E21B17/05 ,  E21B17/18 ,  E21B23/00 ,  E21B23/04 ,  E21B43/11852 ,  E21B43/119

Abstract: A downhole device and method for performing a function in a well. The device has a series of dedicated hydro-mechanical locks that prevent occurrence of an associated function. The hydro-mechanical locks are capable of being released directly by a respective elevated hydraulic activating pressure condition, and are constructed and arranged for sequential operation, such that a successive lock in the series cannot be released until after the hydraulic pressure condition required to release the preceding lock in the series has occurred. In a preferred embodiment, an actuator sequentially releases each lock in a series of locks, subsequently moving an operator to perform a function. A preferred implementation employs a series of resilient rings movable, sequentially, from a locking to an unlocking position, and a common actuator that effects these movements. Multiple devices of this construction are advantageously arranged in a string of tools to perform functions in any preprogrammed order by pre-selecting the number of locks in each device. Methods of performing sequences of downhole well functions are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 一种用于在井中执行功能的井下装置和方法。 该设备具有一系列专门的水力机械锁，可防止相关功能的发生。 水力机械锁能够通过相应的升高的液压启动压力条件直接释放，并且被构造和布置成顺序操作，使得串联的连续锁定不能释放，直到释放所需的液压条件 先前锁定的系列已经发生。 在优选实施例中，致动器顺序地将每个锁释放在一系列锁中，随后移动操作者以执行功能。 优选的实施方案采用从锁定到解锁位置顺序地可移动的一系列弹性环和实现这些移动的公共致动器。 这种结构的多个装置有利地被布置在一串工具中，以通过预先选择每个装置中的锁数来以任何预编程顺序执行功能。 还公开了执行井下井功能序列的方法。

公开(公告)号：US06209633B1

公开(公告)日：2001-04-03

申请号：US09448640

申请日：1999-11-24

Applicant: Michael Jonathon Haynes

Inventor： Michael Jonathon Haynes

IPC: E21B2300

CPC classification number: E21B19/086 ,  E21B23/00

Abstract: An apparatus for axially displacing a downhole tool or a tubular in a well bore equipped with a wellhead is described. The apparatus includes a lifting mechanism such as an hydraulic cylinder or a mechanical jack that is connected to a lift rod string. The lift rod string includes a latch for engaging the tubular or the downhole tool. The apparatus further preferably includes a motor for rotating the lift rod string to permit rotationally releasable downhole equipment to be released by rotational movement of the lift rod string. The apparatus is also useful for removing obstructions in a casing of the well bore, and for removing soluble solids from a tubular in the well bore. The advantage is a simple, light weight, lifting apparatus that is versatile, yet inexpensively manufactured and readily transported from one wellhead to another.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种用于在装备有井口的井眼中轴向移动井下工具或管状物的装置。 该装置包括连接到提升杆串的诸如液压缸或机械千斤顶的提升机构。 提升杆串包括用于接合管状或井下工具的闩锁。 该装置还优选地包括用于旋转提升杆串以允许旋转释放的井下设备通过提升杆串的旋转运动而释放的马达。 该装置还可用于去除井眼的壳体中的障碍物，并且用于从井筒中的管状物中除去可溶性固体。 优点是简单，重量轻的起重设备是多功能的，但是廉价地制造并且容易地从一个井口运送到另一个井口。

公开(公告)号：US06182755B2

公开(公告)日：2001-02-06

申请号：US09109000

申请日：1998-07-01

Applicant: Arthur J. Mansure

Inventor： Arthur J. Mansure

IPC: E21B2300

CPC classification number: F16J15/028 ,  E21B33/1208 ,  F16J3/042

Abstract: An annular seal is made of a collapsible bellows. The bellows can function as an anchor or a seal and is easily set into position using relative component movement. The bellows folds can be slanted and their outer sealing edges can have different profiles to meet expected conditions. The bellows is expanded for insertion to reduce its outer dimension and sets by compaction as a result of relative movement. The bellows can be straight or tapered and is settable with a minimal axial force.

Abstract translation: 环形密封件由可折叠波纹管制成。 波纹管可用作锚固件或密封件，并且可以使用相对分量运动轻松设置到位。 波纹管折叠可以是倾斜的，并且其外部密封边缘可以具有不同的轮廓以满足预期的条件。 波纹管被扩展以插入以减小其外部尺寸并且由于相对运动而由于压实而设定。 波纹管可以是直的或锥形的，并且可以以最小的轴向力设置。