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Subterranean well injection apparatus
Assignee: Baker International Corp
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Filing: 1979-07-11
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Granted: 1981-03-31
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Expires: 1999-07-11
Abstract
Abstract An apparatus is provided for injecting fluid within the bore of a subterranean well. The fluid is transmitted through the bore above the apparatus through parallel fluid flow conduits. A packer assembly communicates to the fluid flow conduits and is carriable on at least one of the conduits. Concentric flow means are defined through the packer assembly for transmission of fluid and communicate with the fluid flow conduits and a production zone within the well. Receptacle means are carried on the packer assembly and communicate between the fluid flow conduits and the concentric flow means. Casing gripping means which are fluid pressure responsive are defined around the packer assembly and are responsive to each of predeterminable pressure increase from fluid flow from the top of the well within one of the fluid flow conduits and within the well below the packer assembly, whereby the gripping means are urged to gripping engagement with the casing to prevent movement of the apparatus in one direction.
Inventors
- 👤 Amareswar Amancharla
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 07:12
CPC Classifications
E; E21; E21B; E21B33/00; E21B33/10; E21B33/12; E21B33/129; E21B33/1295; E21B33/122; E21B33/1294
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
165 words
In an apparatus for injecting fluid within a bore and immediate a production zone of a subterranean well, said well having casing extending therein, said fluid being transmitted through said bore above said apparatus through parallel fluid flow conduits, the improvement comprising: a packer assembly communicating to said fluid flow conduits and carriable by at least one said conduit; concentric flow means through said packer assembly for transmission of fluid and communicating with said fluid flow conduits and said production zone; receptacle means on said packer assembly communicating between one of said fluid flow conduits and said concentric flow means; and fluid pressure responsive casing gripping means on said packer assembly responsive to each of: (1) predeterminable pressure increase from fluid flow from the top of the well within one of said flow conduits and (2) pressure within said well below said packer assembly, whereby said gripping means are urged to gripping engagement with said casing to prevent movement of said apparatus in one direction.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
165 words
In an apparatus for injecting fluid within a bore and immediate a production zone of a subterranean well, said well having casing extending therein, said fluid being transmitted through said bore above said apparatus through parallel fluid flow conduits, the improvement comprising: a packer assembly communicating to said fluid flow conduits and carriable by at least one said conduit; concentric flow means through said packer assembly for transmission of fluid and communicating with said fluid flow conduits and said production zone; receptacle means on said packer assembly communicating between one of said fluid flow conduits and said concentric flow means; and fluid pressure responsive casing gripping means on said packer assembly responsive to each of: (1) predeterminable pressure increase from fluid flow from the top of the well within one of said flow conduits and (2) pressure within said well below said packer assembly, whereby said gripping means are urged to gripping engagement with said casing to prevent movement of said apparatus in one direction.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
79 words
The improvement of claim 1 wheren said fluid pressure responsive casing gripping means comprise piston elements in fluid communication with said concentric flow means; and selectively expandable and contractable means extending to said piston means for urging said casing gripping means toward engagement with said casing when said piston means are moved in one direction, and for permitting said gripping means to shift away from gripping engagement with said casing when said piston means are moved in another direction.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
189 words
In an apparatus for injecting fluid within a bore and immediate a production zone of a subterranean well, said well having casing extending therein, said fluid being transmitted through said bore above said apparatus through first and second parallel tubing strings extending from the top of the well to said apparatus, the improvement comprising: a packer assembly communicating to each of said first and second tubing strings and carriable on each of said tubing strings; concentric flow means through said packer assembly for transmission of fluid and communicating with each of said first and second tubing strings and said production zone; receptacle means on said packer assembly communicating between one of said first and second tubing strings and said concentric flow means; and fluid pressure responsive casing gripping means on said packer assembly responsive to each of: (1) predterminable pressure increase from fluid flow from the top of the well within one of said first and second tubing strings; and (2) within said well below said packer assembly, whereby said gripping means are urged to gripping engagement with said casing to prevent movement of said apparatus in one direction.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
189 words
In an apparatus for injecting fluid within a bore and immediate a production zone of a subterranean well, said well having casing extending therein, said fluid being transmitted through said bore above said apparatus through first and second parallel tubing strings extending from the top of the well to said apparatus, the improvement comprising: a packer assembly communicating to each of said first and second tubing strings and carriable on each of said tubing strings; concentric flow means through said packer assembly for transmission of fluid and communicating with each of said first and second tubing strings and said production zone; receptacle means on said packer assembly communicating between one of said first and second tubing strings and said concentric flow means; and fluid pressure responsive casing gripping means on said packer assembly responsive to each of: (1) predterminable pressure increase from fluid flow from the top of the well within one of said first and second tubing strings; and (2) within said well below said packer assembly, whereby said gripping means are urged to gripping engagement with said casing to prevent movement of said apparatus in one direction.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
187 words
An apparatus for injecting fluid within a bore and immediate a production zone of a subterranean well, said well having casing extending therein, said fluid being transmitted through said bore above said apparatus through parallel fluid flow conduits, the improvement comprising: a side pocket mandrel; valve means within said mandrel carriable on one of said fluid flow conduits for selective injection of fluid therein; a packer assembly communicating to said fluid flow conduits and carriable by as least one said conduit; concentric flow means through said packer assembly for transmission of fluid and communicating with said fluid flow conduits and said production zone; receptacle means on said packer assembly communicating between one of said fluid flow conduits and said concentric flow means; and fluid pressure responsive casing gripping means on said packer assembly responsive to each of: (1) predeterminable pressure increase from fluid flow from the top of the well within one of said flow conduits; and (2) pressure within said well below said packer assembly, whereby said gripping means are urged to gripping engagement with said casing to prevent movement of said apparatus in one direction.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
187 words
An apparatus for injecting fluid within a bore and immediate a production zone of a subterranean well, said well having casing extending therein, said fluid being transmitted through said bore above said apparatus through parallel fluid flow conduits, the improvement comprising: a side pocket mandrel; valve means within said mandrel carriable on one of said fluid flow conduits for selective injection of fluid therein; a packer assembly communicating to said fluid flow conduits and carriable by as least one said conduit; concentric flow means through said packer assembly for transmission of fluid and communicating with said fluid flow conduits and said production zone; receptacle means on said packer assembly communicating between one of said fluid flow conduits and said concentric flow means; and fluid pressure responsive casing gripping means on said packer assembly responsive to each of: (1) predeterminable pressure increase from fluid flow from the top of the well within one of said flow conduits; and (2) pressure within said well below said packer assembly, whereby said gripping means are urged to gripping engagement with said casing to prevent movement of said apparatus in one direction.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1984-03-30 | 1984-09-29 | 1985-03-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-03-30 | 1988-09-29 | 1989-03-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-03-30 | 1992-09-29 | 1993-03-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |