公开(公告)号：US06230798B1

公开(公告)日：2001-05-15

申请号：US09125084

申请日：1998-11-18

Applicant: Robert Patrick Appleton

Inventor： Robert Patrick Appleton

IPC: E21B2306

CPC classification number: E21B33/1277

Abstract: A hydraulic anchor packer for use in a well bore having an inflatable packer element (36) with a cylinder 38 and an elastomer sleeve 44 is provided on the exterior surface thereof. The elastomer sleeve 44 is retained by a suitable adhesive or fixing agent adjacent the cylinder 38 at the end portions of the elastomer sleeve 44 but is free of the cylinder 38 intermediate the end portions. An aperture 48 is defined by the wall of the cylinder 38 and is for connecting the exterior of the cylinder 38 in a region where the elastomer sleeve 44 is free of the interior of the cylinder 38. The anchor packer also has a seat 60 and a drop ball 62 for causing fluid from within the cylinder 38 to flow through the aperture 48 and between the elastomer sleeve 44 and exterior surface of the cylinder 38. The seat 60 and drop ball 62 are also for trapping fluid which has flowed into the chamber between the elastomer sleeve 44 and the cylinder 38 so as to prevent relaxation of the elastomer sleeve 44. The hydraulic anchor packer can be used in both cased and uncased well bores.

Abstract translation: 在具有气缸38和弹性体套筒44的可充气封隔器元件（36）的井眼中使用的液压锚式封隔器设置在其外表面上。 弹性体套筒44由弹性体套筒44的端部处的与气缸38相邻的合适的粘合剂或固定剂保持，但在端部之间没有气缸38。 孔48由气缸38的壁限定，用于在弹性体套筒44没有气缸38内部的区域中连接气缸38的外部。锚式封隔器还具有座60和 用于使来自气缸38内的流体的液滴球62流过孔48以及弹性体套筒44和气缸38的外表面之间。座60和落球62也用于捕集已经流入室内的流体 弹性体套筒44和气缸38，以防止弹性体套筒44的松弛。液压锚栓封隔器可以用于套管井和未井套管井中。

公开(公告)号：US06325122B1

公开(公告)日：2001-12-04

申请号：US09485922

申请日：2000-05-12

Applicant: Robert Patrick Appleton

Inventor： Robert Patrick Appleton

IPC: B60C2710

CPC classification number: B60C27/10

Abstract: A traction device, preferably formed of an elastomer material, has molded threads and is designed to encapsulate a tire of a vehicle. The traction device has a body with a pair of distal ends. At one of the ends a pair of metal hooks are pivotally mounted to a hinge pin. When the traction device is placed around the tire, the metal hooks engage a locking pin disposed on the other end of the body. A bladder is mounted to an inner surface of the body such that the bladder becomes sandwiched between the body and the tire. Tension and grip is applied to the traction device by inflating the bladder. Air is introduced via an air valve through a communication duct. Once mounted, the traction device essentially becomes an integral member of the vehicle tire, thereby enhancing the traction of the drive wheels.

Abstract translation: 优选由弹性体材料形成的牵引装置具有模制螺纹，并且被设计成包封车辆的轮胎。 牵引装置具有带有一对远端的主体。 在其中一端，一对金属钩枢转地安装在铰链销上。 当牵引装置放置在轮胎周围时，金属钩接合设置在主体另一端的锁定销。 气囊被安装到主体的内表面，使得气囊夹在身体和轮胎之间。 通过使气囊膨胀，将张力和抓地力施加到牵引装置。 通过通气管通过空气阀引入空气。 一旦安装，牵引装置基本上成为车辆轮胎的整体构件，从而增强驱动轮的牵引力。

公开(公告)号：US5941309A

公开(公告)日：1999-08-24

申请号：US952439

申请日：1997-11-20

Applicant: Robert Patrick Appleton

Inventor： Robert Patrick Appleton

IPC: E21B23/00 ,  E21B23/04 ,  E21B34/06 ,  E21B34/14

CPC classification number: E21B23/006 ,  E21B34/063 ,  E21B34/14 ,  F16K13/04 ,  Y10T137/1789

Abstract: The present invention relates to tools for use in wellbores which are actuated by means of actuating balls. The invention provides a method of actuating a tool located in a wellbore, the method comprising the sequential steps of: (a) locating a frangible actuating ball (2) on a seat, the seat being provided in the tool for receiving the actuating ball (2); (b) pumping fluid down a tubing string attached to the tool so as to apply a force to the seat and thereby actuate the tool, the force being transmitted to the seat through the actuating ball (2); and (c) breaking the actuating ball (2) to permit fluid to flow through the seat. The invention has the advantage over the prior art of providing means for actuating a downhole tool with an actuating ball (2) so that the actuating ball (2) does not form an undesirable obstruction once the tool has been actuated.

Abstract translation: PCT No.PCT / GB97 / 00819 Sec。 371日期1998年2月27日 102（e）1998年2月27日PCT 1997年3月24日PCT公布。 WO97 / 36088 PCT公开号 日期：1997年10月20日本发明涉及通过致动球致动的井筒中使用的工具。 本发明提供了一种致动位于井筒中的工具的方法，该方法包括以下顺序步骤：（a）将易碎致动球（2）定位在座椅上，所述座椅设置在工具中以接收致动球（ 2）; （b）将液体沿着连接到工具的油管柱向下泵送，以便向座椅施加力并由此致动工具，该力通过致动球（2）传递到座椅; 和（c）打破致动球（2）以允许流体流过座椅。 本发明具有优于现有技术的优点，即提供用于用致动球（2）致动井下工具的装置，使得一旦工具被致动，致动球（2）就不会形成不期望的障碍物。

公开(公告)号：US5806615A

公开(公告)日：1998-09-15

申请号：US627352

申请日：1996-04-04

Applicant: Robert Patrick Appleton

Inventor： Robert Patrick Appleton

IPC: E21B17/10

CPC classification number: E21B17/1078

Abstract: An apparatus for use in a wellbore comprises an inner member mountable on or formed as an integral part of a drill string, and an outer member removably mounted on the inner member. In a preferred embodiment the apparatus can be used as a stabilizer for said drill string.

Abstract translation: 用于井眼的装置包括可安装在钻柱上或形成为钻柱的整体部分的内部构件和可移除地安装在内部构件上的外部构件。 在优选实施例中，该装置可用作所述钻柱的稳定器。

公开(公告)号：US07174958B2

公开(公告)日：2007-02-13

申请号：US10505113

申请日：2003-02-20

Applicant: Robert Patrick Appleton

Inventor： Robert Patrick Appleton

IPC: E21B17/22 ,  E21B17/18 ,  F16L9/02 ,  E21B37/00

CPC classification number: E21B17/1078 ,  E21B17/22 ,  Y10S138/11

Abstract: A drill-string member includes at least one grooved portion on an outer surface thereof. A pair of axially spaced-apart grooved portions are typically provided, with two such pairs axially spaced along the longitudinal length of the member. A plurality of grooves are milled into the grooved portions, and the grooves intersect with one another to form a criss-cross pattern. As the member is rotated, fluid flows up the grooves, where fluid from one groove meets fluid from another groove at each intersection, causing turbulence to be created.

Abstract translation: 钻柱构件在其外表面上包括至少一个开槽部分。 通常提供一对轴向间隔开的开槽部分，其中两个这样的对沿着构件的纵向长度轴向间隔开。 多个槽被铣削到带槽部分中，并且槽彼此交叉以形成十字交叉图案。 当构件旋转时，流体向上流动槽，其中来自一个沟槽的流体在每个交叉点处与另一沟槽的流体相遇，从而产生湍流。

公开(公告)号：US06742584B1

公开(公告)日：2004-06-01

申请号：US09787597

申请日：2001-07-11

Applicant: Robert Patrick Appleton

Inventor： Robert Patrick Appleton

IPC: E21B3120

CPC classification number: E21B19/06

Abstract: An apparatus for facilitating the connection of tubulars using a top drive, which apparatus comprises a body (2; 102) connectable to said top drive, said body (2; 102) comprising at least one gripping element (5; 105) radially displaceable by hydraulic or pneumatic fluid to drivingly engage said tubular (30; 110) to permit a screw connection between said tubular and a further tubular to be tightened to the required torque.

Abstract translation: 一种用于使用顶部驱动器来连接管状件的装置，该装置包括可连接到所述顶部驱动器的本体（2; 102），所述主体（2; 102）包括至少一个夹紧元件（5; 105） 液压或气动流体以驱动地接合所述管状物（30; 110），以允许所述管状物和另一管状体之间的螺钉连接被紧固至所需扭矩。

公开(公告)号：US06655477B2

公开(公告)日：2003-12-02

申请号：US09029509

申请日：1998-02-27

Applicant: Robert Patrick Appleton ,  Gholam Hossein Rastegar

Inventor： Robert Patrick Appleton ,  Gholam Hossein Rastegar

IPC: E21B1710

CPC classification number: E21B17/1085 ,  E21B17/046 ,  E21B17/1064

Abstract: The friction reducing drill pipe component in the form of a sub (10) is adapted to form part of a drill string. The sub (10) comprises a tubular mandrel (12) having first and second ends for connection to adjacent components of the drill string. A sleeve (18) is mounted on the mandrel (12), and first and second stops on the mandrel (16, 20) restrain the sleeve 18 against axial movement relative to the mandrel (12). One of the stops (20) is removable or retractable to permit the sleeve (18) to be removed over the first end of the mandrel.

Abstract translation: 子（10）形式的减摩钻杆部件适于形成钻柱的一部分。 副（10）包括具有用于连接到钻柱的相邻部件的第一和第二端的管状心轴（12）。 套筒（18）安装在心轴（12）上，心轴（16,20）上的第一和第二止动件限制套筒18相对于心轴（12）的轴向移动。 止动件（20）中的一个可拆卸或可缩回以允许套筒（18）在心轴的第一端上移除。