US3889748A
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Apparatus for installing and removing flow control devices from a mandrel having one or more pockets
Assignee: PERRY R BASS Inc
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Filing: 1974-01-28
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Granted: 1975-06-17
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Expires: 1994-01-28
Abstract
Abstract An apparatus for installing and removing valves from a mandrel having one or more valve pockets. The apparatus or kickover tool coacts with the mandrel for orientation and includes a shifting tool supporting a flow handling device which includes a plurality of connections for supporting running or pulling tools. The connections are spaced for alignment with one or more valve receiving pockets. The apparatus may selectively or simultaneously install and remove various types of flow control devices into and from one or more of the valve pockets.
Inventors
- 👤 Gilbert H Tausch
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 19:53
CPC Classifications
E; E21; E21B; E21B23/00; E21B23/03
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
148 words
In a flow control handling apparatus adapted for use in placing a flow control device in or removing a flow control device from a well mandrel having a plurality of flow control device receiving pockets which are positioned side by side to each other and including an orientation sleeve having a longitudinal orientation slot positioned in a predetermined radially spaced relationship relative to said pockets, said apparatus including a support body, an orientation key pivotally connected to the body for engagement with the orientation slot, a shifting arm pivotallY supported from the support body, the improvement comprising, a flow control handling device connected to the shifting arm, said flow control handling device including a plurality of vertically directed connections which are positioned side by side to each other for supporting flow control device running and pulling tools, said connections spaced for alignment with the plurality of receiving pockets.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
148 words
In a flow control handling apparatus adapted for use in placing a flow control device in or removing a flow control device from a well mandrel having a plurality of flow control device receiving pockets which are positioned side by side to each other and including an orientation sleeve having a longitudinal orientation slot positioned in a predetermined radially spaced relationship relative to said pockets, said apparatus including a support body, an orientation key pivotally connected to the body for engagement with the orientation slot, a shifting arm pivotallY supported from the support body, the improvement comprising, a flow control handling device connected to the shifting arm, said flow control handling device including a plurality of vertically directed connections which are positioned side by side to each other for supporting flow control device running and pulling tools, said connections spaced for alignment with the plurality of receiving pockets.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
174 words
A flow control handling apparatus adapted for use in placing a flow control device in or removing a flow control device from a well mandrel having one or more flow control device receiving pockets and including an orientation sleeve having a longitudinal orientation slot positioned in a predetermined radially spaced relationship to said pockets comprising, a support body adapted to be used in the mandrel, a movable body carried by and longitudinally movable relative to the support body, an orientation key pivotally connected to the movable body, a shifting arm pivotally supported from the support body, releasing means on said movable body initially holding the shifting arm aligned in the bore but releasable on movement of the movable body relative to the support body, shifting means connected to the shifting arm for shifting the shifting arm into the selected sidepocket when the releasing means is released, and a flow control handling device connected to said shifting arm, said handling device including a plurality of connections for supporting flow control device running and pulling tools.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
174 words
A flow control handling apparatus adapted for use in placing a flow control device in or removing a flow control device from a well mandrel having one or more flow control device receiving pockets and including an orientation sleeve having a longitudinal orientation slot positioned in a predetermined radially spaced relationship to said pockets comprising, a support body adapted to be used in the mandrel, a movable body carried by and longitudinally movable relative to the support body, an orientation key pivotally connected to the movable body, a shifting arm pivotally supported from the support body, releasing means on said movable body initially holding the shifting arm aligned in the bore but releasable on movement of the movable body relative to the support body, shifting means connected to the shifting arm for shifting the shifting arm into the selected sidepocket when the releasing means is released, and a flow control handling device connected to said shifting arm, said handling device including a plurality of connections for supporting flow control device running and pulling tools.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
The apparatus of claim 2 wherein one of the connections is axially aligned with the flow control handling device.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
The apparatus of claim 2 wherein two of the connections are spaced from each other and positioned offset from the longitudinal axis of the flow control handling device.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
The apparatus of claim 3 including two connections positioned offset from the longitudinal axis of the flow control handling device.
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) | 1978-06-16 | 1978-12-16 | 1979-06-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-06-16 | 1982-12-16 | 1983-06-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-06-16 | 1986-12-16 | 1987-06-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |