Bulkhead Igniter with Snap-On Insulator
    1.
    发明公开

    公开(公告)号:US20240209715A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-06-27

    申请号:US18391638

    申请日:2023-12-20

    IPC分类号: E21B36/00 E21B7/00 E21B33/14

    摘要: In the context of downhole tools, bulkhead igniter assemblies having snap-on insulators are disclosed. In some embodiments the bulkhead igniter assemblies have a bulkhead with a first end formed with at least one ridge or groove, a pressure block, a setting tool, and a snap-on insulator. The snap-on insulator has an annular body having a tubular channel through a center portion. Ridges or groves on the snap-on insulator mate with ridges or grooves on the bulkhead igniter to hold the snap-on insulator in place on the bulkhead igniter by interaction of the ridge or groove of the snap-on insulator with the ridge or groove on the first end of the bulkhead igniter. Other embodiments are disclosed.

    Direct-to-Gun Setting Tool
    2.
    发明公开

    公开(公告)号:US20240209704A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-06-27

    申请号:US18392290

    申请日:2023-12-21

    IPC分类号: E21B23/06

    CPC分类号: E21B23/065

    摘要: In the context of downhole tools, fixed volume power charge initiator assemblies and bottom hole assemblies utilizing fixed volume power charge initiator assembly are disclosed. The fixed volume power charge initiator assembly has a pressure bulkhead coupled to a cartridge. The cartridge includes an igniter disposed within an interior cavity of the cartridge. When used in a bottom hole assembly the fixed volume power charge initiator assembly is located in a setting tool adjacent to a power charge located within a combustion chamber of the setting tool. The combustion chamber and the cartridge together define a fixed total combustion volume. In some instances, the fixed volume power charge initiator assembly includes a power charge detector switch. Other assemblies are discussed.

    Gas-powered downhole tool with annular charge cannister

    公开(公告)号:US11802456B2

    公开(公告)日:2023-10-31

    申请号:US17853560

    申请日:2022-06-29

    IPC分类号: E21B23/06 F42C19/12 F42B3/11

    CPC分类号: E21B23/065 F42B3/11 F42C19/12

    摘要: A downhole tool includes a plurality of mechanical components with some that move relative to others. The tool includes an annular charge cannister associated with the plurality of mechanical components that delivers a gas to move mechanical components. The annular charge cannister includes an annular chamber having a back wall, an interior sidewall, an exterior sidewall, and an open side opposite the back wall. The back wall and the interior sidewall and exterior sidewall form an interior space, and a power charge is disposed within the interior space of the annular chamber. An annular lid is sized and configured to mate with the open side of the annular chamber. The charge cannister may include an ignition port formed in the annular lid for receiving an igniter.

    Fixed-Volume Setting Tool
    4.
    发明公开

    公开(公告)号:US20230332475A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-10-19

    申请号:US18134411

    申请日:2023-04-13

    摘要: A gas-operated, fixed-volume, downhole setting tool includes a mandrel having an upper portion and a lower portion. The mandrel has a first end on the upper portion and a second end on the lower portion. The mandrel also includes an interior combustion chamber having a first end proximate to the first end of the mandrel and having an interior upper portion. The setting tool further includes a pressure bulkhead with a pressure igniter disposed in the mandrel at the first end of the mandrel in the interior upper portion of the mandrel. The pressure igniter is sealed to at least a first threshold pressure. The pressure bulkhead and pressure igniter form a seal on the first end of the mandrel and thereby define a fixed volume for combustion gases. Other settings tools and assemblies are presented.

    Dual-Booster Power Charge
    5.
    发明公开

    公开(公告)号:US20240247557A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-07-25

    申请号:US18414354

    申请日:2024-01-16

    IPC分类号: E21B23/04

    CPC分类号: E21B23/0414

    摘要: In one instance, a dual-booster power charge is disclosed for use in a downhole setting tool, wherein the dual-booster power charge has at least a first and a second booster charge disposed within a sleeve and embedded in a main power charge. Each booster charge has one end face that is exposed at the end of the dual-booster power charge. Each booster charge may have a first dimension near the end face that is smaller than a second dimension near the end of the booster charge that is not exposed. In some instances, the booster charges have a charge retention portion and a primary body portion, and a cross sectional diameter of the charge retention portion is larger than a cross sectional dimension of the primary body portion. Other dual-booster power charges and booster charges are disclosed.

    Setting tool
    6.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US12012815B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-06-18

    申请号:US17512513

    申请日:2021-10-27

    发明人: Brian M. Gleason

    摘要: A setting tool includes a barrel piston that is configured to couple to a setting sleeve and defines a working surface and a vent port. An upper mandrel is disposed within the barrel piston and defines a power charge chamber that is configured to receive a power charge and includes an upper threaded portion, a lower internal thread, and a plurality of axial discharge ports disposed circumferentially around the lower internal thread. The plurality of axial discharge ports are in fluid communication at one end with the power charge chamber and at the other end with the working surface of the barrel piston. A lower mandrel has an upper end and a lower end, with the upper end in threaded engagement with the lower internal thread of the upper mandrel, and the lower end configured to couple to a frac plug. The power charge chamber includes an upper chamber and a lower chamber, with the lower chamber shaped to open to be in fluid communication with each of the plurality of axial discharge ports. The barrel piston is configured for axial displacement with respect to the upper mandrel to position the vent port in fluid communication with the power charge chamber.

    Electric Igniter for Downhole Settings Tools

    公开(公告)号:US20240218755A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-07-04

    申请号:US18391642

    申请日:2023-12-20

    IPC分类号: E21B23/04 E21B36/04

    CPC分类号: E21B23/0414 E21B36/04

    摘要: Igniter assemblies for use with setting tools are disclosed. The igniter assemblies have an electronic heating element disposed adjacent to an energetic material within a setting tool. In some embodiments, the electronic heating element is a resistor or a PCB mounted resistor. Electrical connections are attached to the heating element to provide electrical current to activate the heating element. In some instances, the electrical heating element is disposed onto an insulator cap that is coupled to a pressure block attached to the setting tool, and in some instances the electronic heating element is attached to a non-explosive portion and the energetic material is disposed within an explosive portion. When the non-explosive portion and the explosive portion are assembled, the electronic heating element is adjacent to the energetic material. Other assemblies are described.

    Downhole setting tool
    8.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US11952849B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-04-09

    申请号:US17716966

    申请日:2022-04-08

    IPC分类号: E21B23/06 E21B33/12

    CPC分类号: E21B23/065 E21B33/12

    摘要: A setting tool for use in wells includes a mandrel formed with an interior combustion chamber. The setting tool further includes a barrel piston sized and configured to extend at least partially over an exterior of the mandrel and a shear device coupled to a portion of the mandrel and coupled to the barrel piston when in an in-line configuration. The mandrel includes an upper portion having a lead portion, an engagement portion, and a wrench-application portion. The wrench-application portion has a longitudinal length in the range of 1.5 to 3.0 to receive a wrench and avoid damage to the shear device. Other tools are disclosed.

    SETTING TOOL
    9.
    发明公开
    SETTING TOOL 审中-公开

    公开(公告)号:US20240328270A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-10-03

    申请号:US18742447

    申请日:2024-06-13

    发明人: Brian M. Gleason

    摘要: A setting tool includes a barrel piston that is configured to couple to a setting sleeve and defines a working surface and a vent port. A mandrel is disposed at least partially within the barrel piston and defines a power charge chamber that is configured to receive a power charge and includes an upper threaded portion and a plurality of axial discharge ports disposed in fluid communication at one end with the power charge chamber and at the other end with the working surface of the barrel piston. The barrel piston is configured for axial displacement with respect to the mandrel.

    Downhole Setting Tool
    10.
    发明公开

    公开(公告)号:US20230323747A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-10-12

    申请号:US17716966

    申请日:2022-04-08

    IPC分类号: E21B23/06 E21B33/12

    CPC分类号: E21B23/065 E21B33/12

    摘要: A setting tool for use in wells includes a mandrel formed with an interior combustion chamber. The setting tool further includes a barrel piston sized and configured to extend at least partially over an exterior of the mandrel and a shear device coupled to a portion of the mandrel and coupled to the barrel piston when in an in-line configuration. The mandrel includes an upper portion having a lead portion, an engagement portion, and a wrench-application portion. The wrench-application portion has a longitudinal length in the range of 1.5 to 3.0 to receive a wrench and avoid damage to the shear device. Other tools are disclosed.