US3858650A
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Operator apparatus
Assignee: Hydril LLC
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Filing: 1973-05-14
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Granted: 1975-01-07
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Expires: 1993-05-14
Abstract
Abstract A full bore opening valve operator apparatus adapted for mounting with a flow tubing to releasably receive a flow controlling valve means movable through the bore of the tubing for operably securing with the apparatus for remotely-controlled operation of the valve means by either a first or second control means to control the flow through the bore.
Inventors
- 👤 James D Mott
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 21:59
CPC Classifications
E; E21; E21B; E21B34/00; E21B34/06; E21B34/10; E21B34/105
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 30
Claim 1
Independent Claim
243 words
An apparatus adapted for connecting in a well tubing at a subsurface location in a well to receive a flow control valve means movable through the bore of the tubing to the apparatus, including: a housing having a bore therethrough and adapted for connecting in the well tubing with said bore communicating with the bore of the tubing; an operator member mounted with said housing and movable to and from a first position and a second position relative to said housing for a received flow control valve means to effect opening and closing operation of the flow control valve means for blocking flow through the bore of the tubing when said operator is in the first position and for enabling flow through the bore of the tubing when said operator is in the second position; first control means associated with said operator member independently of the well tubing for moving said operator to the second position for enabling flow through the bore of the tubing in response to a signal carried by said first control means; and second control means associated with said operator member independently of the well tubing for moving said operator to the second position for enabling flow through the bore of the tubing in response to a signal carried by said second control means wherein either said first or said second control means moves said operator to operate the flow control valve means to enable flow through said bore.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
243 words
An apparatus adapted for connecting in a well tubing at a subsurface location in a well to receive a flow control valve means movable through the bore of the tubing to the apparatus, including: a housing having a bore therethrough and adapted for connecting in the well tubing with said bore communicating with the bore of the tubing; an operator member mounted with said housing and movable to and from a first position and a second position relative to said housing for a received flow control valve means to effect opening and closing operation of the flow control valve means for blocking flow through the bore of the tubing when said operator is in the first position and for enabling flow through the bore of the tubing when said operator is in the second position; first control means associated with said operator member independently of the well tubing for moving said operator to the second position for enabling flow through the bore of the tubing in response to a signal carried by said first control means; and second control means associated with said operator member independently of the well tubing for moving said operator to the second position for enabling flow through the bore of the tubing in response to a signal carried by said second control means wherein either said first or said second control means moves said operator to operate the flow control valve means to enable flow through said bore.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
53 words
The structure as set forth in claim 1, including: said operator member is moveable to the first position for co-acting with the received flow control valve means to block flow of fluid through the bore of the tubing in response to an urging on said operator member by means mounted with said housing.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
The structure as set forth in claim 1, wherein: said operator member moves longitudinally in said bore when operating the flow control means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
The structure as set forth in claim 1, wherein: said operator member is a tubular member having an inner surface defining a longitudinally extending bore therethrough.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
41 words
The structure as set forth in claim 4, wherein: said inner surface of said tubular operator member having an inside diameter substantially the same as the inside diameter of the bore of the tubing wherein a full opening apparatus is provided.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
35 words
The structure as set forth in claim 4, including: a recess formed in said inner surface of said tubular operator member to receive a portion of the flow control valve means to effect operation thereof.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
36 words
The structure as set forth in claim 1, including: spring means with said housing for urging said operator member to move to the first position for blocking flow of fluid with the received flow control means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
43 words
The structure as set forth in claim 2, wherein: said first control means includes a first expansible chamber arranged in said housing for urging movement of said operator member to the second position in response to control fluid pressurein said first expansible chamber.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
39 words
The structure as set forth in claim 8, including: a first control fluid conduit communicating said first expansible chamber with a source of control fluid pressure spaced from said housing wherein the flow through the bore is remotely controlled.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
44 words
The structure as set forth in claim 8, wherein: said control means includes a second expansible chamber arranged in said housing for urging movement of said operator member to the second position in response to the control fluid pressure in said second expansible chamber.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
71 words
The structure as set forth in claim 10, including: a first control fluid conduit communicating said first expansible chamber with a firSt source of control fluid pressure spaced from said housing; and a second control fluid conduit communicating said second expansible chamber with a second source of control fluid pressure spaced from said housing wherein the flow through the bore is remotely-controlled by either said first or said second control means.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
30 words
The structure as set forth in claim 1, including: means for locating the flow control means in said bore for controlling flow of fluid in the bore of the tubing.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
60 words
The structure as set forth in claim 12, wherein: said means for locating the flow control means includes a landing member disposed in said bore and movable to and from a first position and a second position for providing a landing stop to locate the flow control means for co-acting with said operator member to control the flow of fluid.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
30 words
The structure as set forth in claim 13, wherein: said landing member in moving to the second position constricts said bore of said housing for engaging the flow control means.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
43 words
The structure as set forth in claim 13, wherein: said landing member in said first position is located in said bore to enable passage of the flow control means or other movable through-the-bore tools and the like through said bore of said housing.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
56 words
The structure as set forth in claim 13, wherein: said landing member in said first position located in said bore to provide a cross-sectional flow area in said bore adjacent said landing member substantially equal to the cross-sectional flow area of the bore of the tubing wherein said bore is full opening adjacent said landing member.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
49 words
The structure as set forth in claim 13, including: said landing member movable from the first position to the second position by said first control means or said second control means wherein either said first or said second control means locates the means for controlling flow with said operator.
Claim 19
Independent Claim
196 words
An apparatus adapted for connecting in a well tubing to receive and operate open and closed a flow control valve means moveable through the bore of a tubing to the apparatus, including: housing having a bore therethrough adapted for connecting with the well tubing with said bore communicating with the bore of the well tubing; a landing member with said housing and disposed in said bore and moveable to and from a first position enabling passage of the flow control valve means through said bore of said housing and a second landing position for providing a landing stop for engaging the flow control valve means to operably locate the flow control valve means with said housing; first control means associated with said landing member independently of the well tubing for moving said landing member to the second landing position in response to a signal carried by said first control means; and second control means associated with said landing member for moving said landing member to the second landing position in response to a signal carried by said second control means wherein either said first or said second control means controls the position of said landing member.
Claim 20
Independent Claim
196 words
An apparatus adapted for connecting in a well tubing to receive and operate open and closed a flow control valve means moveable through the bore of a tubing to the apparatus, including: housing having a bore therethrough adapted for connecting with the well tubing with said bore communicating with the bore of the well tubing; a landing member with said housing and disposed in said bore and moveable to and from a first position enabling passage of the flow control valve means through said bore of said housing and a second landing position for providing a landing stop for engaging the flow control valve means to operably locate the flow control valve means with said housing; first control means associated with said landing member independently of the well tubing for moving said landing member to the second landing position in response to a signal carried by said first control means; and second control means associated with said landing member for moving said landing member to the second landing position in response to a signal carried by said second control means wherein either said first or said second control means controls the position of said landing member.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
30 words
The structure as set forth in claim 18, wherein: said landing member in moving to the second position constricts said bore of said housing for engaging the flow control means.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
42 words
The structure as set forth in claim 18, wherein: said landing member in said first position is located in said bore to enable passage of the flow control means or other through-the-bore tools and the like through said bore of said housing.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
57 words
The structure as set forth in claim 18, wherein: said landing member in said first position is located in said bore to provide a cross-sectional flow area in said bore adjacent said landing member substantially equal to the cross-sectional flow area of the bore of the tubing wherein said bore is full opening adjacent said landing member.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
198 words
A well tool apparatus adapted for connecting in a well tubing below a well head to operably receive a flow control valve means moveable through the bore of the tubing, including: a housing having a bore therethrough adapted for mounting with the well tubing with said bore communicating with the bore of the well tubing to receive the flow control valve means; a landing stop mounted with said housing and moveable relative to said housing into said bore for engaging the flow control valve means to operably position the flow control valve means in said bore of said housing; first control means communicating with said housing independently of the well tubing for selective operation to move said landing stop into said bore of said housing for locating the flow control valve means in said bore; and second control means communicating with said housing independently of the well tubing for selective operation to move said landing stop into said bore of said housing for locating the flow control valve means in said bore wherein selective operation of either of said first or said second control means locates the flow control valve means in said bore with said landing stop.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
198 words
A well tool apparatus adapted for connecting in a well tubing below a well head to operably receive a flow control valve means moveable through the bore of the tubing, including: a housing having a bore therethrough adapted for mounting with the well tubing with said bore communicating with the bore of the well tubing to receive the flow control valve means; a landing stop mounted with said housing and moveable relative to said housing into said bore for engaging the flow control valve means to operably position the flow control valve means in said bore of said housing; first control means communicating with said housing independently of the well tubing for selective operation to move said landing stop into said bore of said housing for locating the flow control valve means in said bore; and second control means communicating with said housing independently of the well tubing for selective operation to move said landing stop into said bore of said housing for locating the flow control valve means in said bore wherein selective operation of either of said first or said second control means locates the flow control valve means in said bore with said landing stop.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
32 words
The structure as set forth in claim 22, wherein: said first and said second control means are actuated from adjacent the well head for locating the flow control means in said housing.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
189 words
A well tool apparatus adapted for mounting in a well tubing below a well head to operably receive a flow control valve means moveable through the bore of the tubing, including: a housing having a bore therethrough adapted for mounting with the well tubing with said bore communicating with the bore of the well tubing to receive the flow control means therein; an operator member mounted with said housing and moveable relative thereto to and from a first position to operate the received flow control valve means for blocking flow of fluid through said bore and a second position for operating said flow control valve means for enabling flow through said bore; first control means operably associated with said operator member independently of the well tubing for selectively moving said operator to the second position for enabling flow through said bore; and second control means operably associated with said operator member independently of the well tubing for selectively moving said operator to the second position for enabling flow through said bore wherein either said first or said second control means is selectively operable to control flow through said bore.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
189 words
A well tool apparatus adapted for mounting in a well tubing below a well head to operably receive a flow control valve means moveable through the bore of the tubing, including: a housing having a bore therethrough adapted for mounting with the well tubing with said bore communicating with the bore of the well tubing to receive the flow control means therein; an operator member mounted with said housing and moveable relative thereto to and from a first position to operate the received flow control valve means for blocking flow of fluid through said bore and a second position for operating said flow control valve means for enabling flow through said bore; first control means operably associated with said operator member independently of the well tubing for selectively moving said operator to the second position for enabling flow through said bore; and second control means operably associated with said operator member independently of the well tubing for selectively moving said operator to the second position for enabling flow through said bore wherein either said first or said second control means is selectively operable to control flow through said bore.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
27 words
The structure as set forth in claim 24, wherein: said first control means is actuated from adjacent the well head for controlling the flow through said bore.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
27 words
The structure as set forth in claim 25, wherein: said second control means is actuated from adjacent the well head for controlling the flow through said bore.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-01-06 | 1978-07-08 | 1979-01-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-01-06 | 1982-07-08 | 1983-01-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-01-06 | 1986-07-08 | 1987-01-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |