US4469179A
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Safety system
Assignee: Halliburton Co
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Filing: 1981-12-17
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Granted: 1984-09-04
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Expires: 2001-12-17
Abstract
Abstract A well controlled by two hydraulically operated subsurface safety valves made up in the tubing string. A first valve is mechanically locked in open position and the second valve is utilized to control flow through the string. Upon malfunction of the second valve it is locked in open position and the first valve is released from its locked open position and is utilized to control flow through the string.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert W. Crow
- 👤 Michael B. Vinzant
- 👤 Kenneth L. Schwendemann
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 08:25
CPC Classifications
E; E21; E21B; E21B34/00; E21B34/06; E21B34/10; E21B34/105; E21B34/106
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
94 words
A surface controlled subsurface safety valve comprising, a tubular body, a valve member controlling flow through the body, a valve operator for moving said valve member between open and closed positions, a pressure responsive member carried by said operator for moving said operator to open position when subjected to a selected fluid pressure, and means releasably securing said valve operator in position maintaining said valve member in non-closed position, said securing means releasing said operator in response to movement of said pressure responsive member toward valve opening position to place said valve in service.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
94 words
A surface controlled subsurface safety valve comprising, a tubular body, a valve member controlling flow through the body, a valve operator for moving said valve member between open and closed positions, a pressure responsive member carried by said operator for moving said operator to open position when subjected to a selected fluid pressure, and means releasably securing said valve operator in position maintaining said valve member in non-closed position, said securing means releasing said operator in response to movement of said pressure responsive member toward valve opening position to place said valve in service.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
The valve of claim 1 wherein said securing means is a C-ring which is released upon movement of said pressure responsive member toward valve opening position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
125 words
The valve of claim 1 or 2 in combination with a tubing connected to the valve, a second subsurface safety valve connected to said well tubing, separate control lines extending along said tubing from the two valves to means for selectively pressurizing said control lines and controlling said pressure, said second safety valve having means for latching the second safety valve in open position upon malfunction of the valve, whereby said safety valve may remain in non-closed position and flow through the tubing be controlled by said second safety valve until said second safety valve is latched in open position and said safety valve activated by applying pressure to said pressure responsive member to release the valve operator and place said safety valve in service.
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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) | 1987-09-04 | 1988-03-05 | 1988-09-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-09-04 | 1992-03-05 | 1992-09-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-09-04 | 1996-03-05 | 1996-09-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |