公开(公告)号：US20110005778A1

公开(公告)日：2011-01-13

申请号：US12806703

申请日：2010-08-19

Applicant: Anthony P. Foster ,  Basil J. Joseph

Inventor： Anthony P. Foster ,  Basil J. Joseph

IPC: E21B23/00 ,  E21B33/12

CPC classification number: E21B23/01 ,  E21B33/1208 ,  E21B33/129

Abstract: Downhole tools for anchoring and isolating at least one zone in a wellbore comprise a mandrel having an upper end, a lower end, an outer wall surface, and a longitudinal bore disposed therethrough having an axis. One or more anchors are disposed through the outer wall surface of the mandrel. Each of the anchors has a retracted position and an extended position. An isolation element is disposed along the outer wall surface of the mandrel. The isolation element may cover the anchors or be disposed, above, below, or around the anchors. Engagement of the isolation element with the inner wall surface of the wellbore to isolate at least one zone of the wellbore may be accomplished by piercing the isolation element to permit wellbore fluid to contact a swellable material contained within the isolation element, or by pumping fluid into the isolation element.

Abstract translation: 用于锚定和隔离井筒中的至少一个区域的井下工具包括具有上端，下端，外壁表面和穿过其中的具有轴线的纵向孔的心轴。 一个或多个锚定件穿过心轴的外壁表面。 每个锚具有缩回位置和延伸位置。 隔离元件沿心轴的外壁表面设置。 隔离元件可以覆盖锚定件，或者设置在锚固件的上方，下方或周围。 将隔离元件与井眼的内壁表面接合以分离井眼的至少一个区域可以通过穿透隔离元件来实现，以允许井筒流体接触包含在隔离元件内的可溶胀材料，或者将流体泵入 隔离元件。

公开(公告)号：US07931093B2

公开(公告)日：2011-04-26

申请号：US12806703

申请日：2010-08-19

Applicant: Anthony P. Foster ,  Basil J. Joseph

Inventor： Anthony P. Foster ,  Basil J. Joseph

IPC: E21B33/128

CPC classification number: E21B23/01 ,  E21B33/1208 ,  E21B33/129

Abstract: Downhole tools for anchoring and isolating at least one zone in a wellbore comprise a mandrel having an upper end, a lower end, an outer wall surface, and a longitudinal bore disposed therethrough having an axis. One or more anchors are disposed through the outer wall surface of the mandrel. Each of the anchors has a retracted position and an extended position. An isolation element is disposed along the outer wall surface of the mandrel. The isolation element may cover the anchors or be disposed, above, below, or around the anchors. Engagement of the isolation element with the inner wall surface of the wellbore to isolate at least one zone of the wellbore may be accomplished by piercing the isolation element to permit wellbore fluid to contact a swellable material contained within the isolation element, or by pumping fluid into the isolation element.

公开(公告)号：US07806192B2

公开(公告)日：2010-10-05

申请号：US12079116

申请日：2008-03-25

Applicant: Anthony P. Foster ,  Basil J. Joseph

Inventor： Anthony P. Foster ,  Basil J. Joseph

IPC: E21B33/128

CPC classification number: E21B23/01 ,  E21B33/1208 ,  E21B33/129

Abstract: Downhole tools for anchoring and isolating at least one zone in a wellbore comprise a mandrel having an upper end, a lower end, an outer wall surface, and a longitudinal bore disposed therethrough having an axis. One or more anchors are disposed through the outer wall surface of the mandrel. Each of the anchors has a retracted position and an extended position. An isolation element is disposed along the outer wall surface of the mandrel. The isolation element may cover the anchors or be disposed, above, below, or around the anchors. Engagement of the isolation element with the inner wall surface of the wellbore to isolate at least one zone of the wellbore may be accomplished by piercing the isolation element to permit wellbore fluid to contact a swellable material contained within the isolation element, or by pumping fluid into the isolation element.

Abstract translation: 用于锚定和隔离井筒中的至少一个区域的井下工具包括具有上端，下端，外壁表面和穿过其设置有轴线的纵向孔的心轴。 一个或多个锚定件穿过心轴的外壁表面。 每个锚具有缩回位置和延伸位置。 隔离元件沿心轴的外壁表面设置。 隔离元件可以覆盖锚定件，或者设置在锚固件的上方，下方或周围。 将隔离元件与井眼的内壁表面接合以分离井眼的至少一个区域可以通过穿透隔离元件来实现，以允许井筒流体接触包含在隔离元件内的可溶胀材料，或通过将流体泵入 隔离元件。

公开(公告)号：US20090242214A1

公开(公告)日：2009-10-01

申请号：US12079116

申请日：2008-03-25

Applicant: Anthony P. Foster ,  BASIL J. JOSEPH

Inventor： Anthony P. Foster ,  BASIL J. JOSEPH

IPC: E21B33/128

CPC classification number: E21B23/01 ,  E21B33/1208 ,  E21B33/129

Abstract: Downhole tools for anchoring and isolating at least one zone in a wellbore are disclosed. The downhole tools comprise a mandrel having an upper end, a lower end, an outer wall surface, and a longitudinal bore disposed therethrough having an axis. One or more anchors are disposed through the outer wall surface of the mandrel. Each of the anchors has a retracted position and an extended position. An isolation element is disposed along the outer wall surface of the mandrel. The isolation element may cover the anchors or be disposed, above, below, or around the anchors. Engagement of the isolation element with the inner wall surface of the wellbore to isolate at least one zone of the wellbore may be accomplished by piercing the isolation element to permit wellbore fluid to contact a swellable material contained within the isolation element, or by pumping fluid into the isolation element.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于锚定和隔离井眼中的至少一个区域的井下工具。 井下工具包括具有上端，下端，外壁表面和穿过其设置的具有轴线的纵向孔的心轴。 一个或多个锚定件穿过心轴的外壁表面。 每个锚具有缩回位置和延伸位置。 隔离元件沿心轴的外壁表面设置。 隔离元件可以覆盖锚定件，或者设置在锚固件的上方，下方或周围。 将隔离元件与井眼的内壁表面接合以分离井眼的至少一个区域可以通过穿透隔离元件来实现，以允许井筒流体接触包含在隔离元件内的可溶胀材料，或通过将流体泵入 隔离元件。

公开(公告)号：US08550156B2

公开(公告)日：2013-10-08

申请号：US13313497

申请日：2011-12-07

Applicant: Robert O. Castillo ,  Anthony P. Foster

Inventor： Robert O. Castillo ,  Anthony P. Foster

IPC: E21B33/12

CPC classification number: E21B33/1208 ,  E21B33/1216

Abstract: A swelling element packer is made with internal rings that are either split or scrolled. After the swelling element is built on a temporary mandrel a longitudinal seam of a variety of designs is cut through the element. This allows the rapid deployment of the element on the tubular that will be a part of a string and will serve as the final mandrel. The assembly is then magnetic pulse welded or crimped so as to urge the open ends of the rings to move toward each other and become secured to each other and further opening the possibility of attaching parts on the ring itself to the underlying tubular by displacing or otherwise removing the swelling material that was between the ring and the final mandrel when the magnetic pulse process began. The rings can be embedded wholly within the element or can extend beyond the opposed ends.

Abstract translation: 膨胀元件封隔器采用分开或滚动的内圈制成。 在将膨胀元件构建在临时心轴上之后，通过该元件切割各种设计的纵向接缝。 这允许将元件快速部署在管状件上，其将是弦的一部分并且将用作最终心轴。 然后将组件磁脉冲焊接或压接，以便促使环的开口端彼此移动并彼此固定，并且进一步打开通过移位或以其他方式将环上的部件本身连接到下面的管的可能性 当磁脉冲过程开始时，去除环与最终心轴之间的膨胀材料。 环可以完全嵌入元件内，或者可以延伸超出相对端。

公开(公告)号：US20120312526A1

公开(公告)日：2012-12-13

申请号：US13313497

申请日：2011-12-07

Applicant: Robert O. Castillo ,  Anthony P. Foster

Inventor： Robert O. Castillo ,  Anthony P. Foster

IPC: E21B33/12

CPC classification number: E21B33/1208 ,  E21B33/1216

Abstract: A swelling element packer is made with internal rings that are either split or scrolled. After the swelling element is built on a temporary mandrel a longitudinal seam of a variety of designs is cut through the element. This allows the rapid deployment of the element on the tubular that will be a part of a string and will serve as the final mandrel. The assembly is then magnetic pulse welded or crimped so as to urge the open ends of the rings to move toward each other and become secured to each other and further opening the possibility of attaching parts on the ring itself to the underlying tubular by displacing or otherwise removing the swelling material that was between the ring and the final mandrel when the magnetic pulse process began. The rings can be embedded wholly within the element or can extend beyond the opposed ends.

Abstract translation: 膨胀元件封隔器采用分开或滚动的内圈制成。 在将膨胀元件构建在临时心轴上之后，通过该元件切割各种设计的纵向接缝。 这允许将元件快速部署在管状件上，其将是弦的一部分并且将用作最终心轴。 然后将组件磁脉冲焊接或压接，以便促使环的开口端彼此移动并彼此固定，并且进一步打开通过移位或以其他方式将环上的部件本身连接到下面的管的可能性 当磁脉冲过程开始时，去除环与最终心轴之间的膨胀材料。 环可以完全嵌入元件内，或者可以延伸超出相对端。

公开(公告)号：US08967245B2

公开(公告)日：2015-03-03

申请号：US13114519

申请日：2011-05-24

Applicant: Amy L. Farrar ,  Edward T. Wood ,  Gregory C. Badke ,  Robert O. Castillo ,  Anthony P. Foster

Inventor： Amy L. Farrar ,  Edward T. Wood ,  Gregory C. Badke ,  Robert O. Castillo ,  Anthony P. Foster

IPC: E21B23/00 ,  E21B33/12 ,  E21B33/128

CPC classification number: E21B33/1208 ,  E21B33/1212 ,  E21B33/1216 ,  E21B33/128

Abstract: A method and assembly for reducing a radial gap between radially proximate components including a setting member having a first dimension that partially defines the radial gap, the setting member including a circumferential groove extending radially from the first dimension, and a first toroid having a second dimension, the setting member operatively arranged to engage with the first toroid, wherein increasingly engaging the setting member with the first toroid enables a boundary dimension of the assembly to be extended toward the radial gap for reducing the radial gap, the circumferential groove operatively arranged to catch the first toroid when the setting member is fully engaged with the first toroid.

Abstract translation: 一种用于减小径向邻近部件之间的径向间隙的方法和组件，包括具有部分地限定所述径向间隙的第一尺寸的固定构件，所述固定构件包括从所述第一尺寸径向延伸的周向槽和具有第二尺寸的第一环形面 ，可操作地设置成与第一环形面接合的设置构件，其中越来越多地将固定构件与第一环形面接合，使得组件的边界尺寸朝向径向间隙延伸以减小径向间隙，该圆周凹槽可操作地布置成捕获 当固定构件与第一环形面完全接合时，第一环形面。

公开(公告)号：US08371374B2

公开(公告)日：2013-02-12

申请号：US13461126

申请日：2012-05-01

Applicant: Anthony P. Foster ,  Robert O. Castillo ,  Ammar Munshi ,  Edward T. Wood ,  Gregory C. Badke ,  Nervy Enrique Faria

Inventor： Anthony P. Foster ,  Robert O. Castillo ,  Ammar Munshi ,  Edward T. Wood ,  Gregory C. Badke ,  Nervy Enrique Faria

IPC: E21B33/12

CPC classification number: E21B33/1208

Abstract: A swelling element on a packer has a trough formed on a longitudinal axis. The control line or cable or conduit that needs to run along the string where the packer is mounted is first wrapped in a preferably non-swelling underlayment that can be a loose scroll or have its seam sealed. A swelling cover is placed over the underlayment using a seam that can be longitudinal or spiral to allow rapid deployment. The covering assembly for the control line or conduit is placed in the slot of the swelling element of the packer. The line or cable continues out opposed ends and can be secured to the tubular string with clamps. The control line can be covered with a swelling material and forced into a groove that runs the length of the packer swelling element.

Abstract translation: 封隔器上的膨胀元件具有在纵向轴线上形成的槽。 首先需要沿着安装封隔器的管线运行的控制线或电缆或导管以优选不膨胀的底层包裹，其可以是松散的涡卷或使其接缝被密封。 使用可以纵向或螺旋以允许快速部署的接缝将膨胀盖放置在垫层上。 用于控制管线或导管的覆盖组件放置在封隔器的膨胀元件的槽中。 线或电缆连续延伸到相对的两端并且可以用夹具固定到管状柱上。 控制线可以用膨胀材料覆盖并且被迫进入延伸封隔器膨胀元件的长度的槽中。

公开(公告)号：US20090139708A1

公开(公告)日：2009-06-04

申请号：US12134559

申请日：2008-06-06

Applicant: Anthony P. Foster

Inventor： Anthony P. Foster

IPC: E21B33/12 ,  E21B33/127 ,  B65H81/08

CPC classification number: E21B33/1208

Abstract: Systems and methods for installing an elastomeric element onto a packer mandrel or other existing oil field tubular equipment. In particular aspects, the packer device has a swellable elastomeric packer element.

Abstract translation: 用于将弹性体元件安装到封隔器心轴或其它现有油田管状设备上的系统和方法。 在特定方面，封隔器装置具有可膨胀的弹性封隔器元件。

公开(公告)号：US08127978B2

公开(公告)日：2012-03-06

申请号：US12469576

申请日：2009-05-20

Applicant: Robert O. Castillo ,  Anthony P. Foster

Inventor： Robert O. Castillo ,  Anthony P. Foster

IPC: B23K31/02

CPC classification number: E21B33/1208 ,  E21B33/1216

Abstract: A swelling element packer is made with internal rings that are either split or scrolled. After the swelling element is built on a temporary mandrel a longitudinal seam of a variety of designs is cut through the element. This allows the rapid deployment of the element on the tubular that will be a part of a string and will serve as the final mandrel. The assembly is then magnetic pulse welded or crimped so as to urge the open ends of the rings to move toward each other and become secured to each other and further opening the possibility of attaching parts on the ring itself to the underlying tubular by displacing or otherwise removing the swelling material that was between the ring and the final mandrel when the magnetic pulse process began. The rings can be embedded wholly within the element or can extend beyond the opposed ends or combinations of the two.

Abstract translation: 膨胀元件封隔器采用分开或滚动的内圈制成。 在将膨胀元件构建在临时心轴上之后，通过该元件切割各种设计的纵向接缝。 这允许将元件快速部署在管状件上，其将是弦的一部分并且将用作最终心轴。 然后将组件磁脉冲焊接或压接，以便促使环的开口端彼此移动并彼此固定，并且进一步打开通过移位或以其他方式将环自身上的部件附接到下面的管子的可能性 当磁脉冲过程开始时，去除环与最终心轴之间的膨胀材料。 环可以完全嵌入元件内，或者可以延伸超出相对端或两者的组合。