US4566534A
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Solenoid actuated well safety valve
Assignee: Camco International Inc
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Filing: 1985-02-01
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Granted: 1986-01-28
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Expires: 2005-02-01
Abstract
Abstract A subsurface solenoid operated well safety valve which is locked in the open position, after being opened by the solenoid, for preventing the valve from closing by various forces overcoming the solenoid. A valve closure member in the bore of a housing moves between open and closed positions and is controlled by a tubular member which is biased in a direction to close the valve. An armature is movable in the housing and a solenoid coil is energized to move the armature. A first releasable lock connects the armature to the tubular member for allowing the movement of the solenoid to open the valve. The first lock is released when the valve is opened. A second releasable lock locks the tubular member to the housing in the open position prior to the release of the first lock means. The de-energization of the coil releases the armature and the second lock to allow the valve to close.
Inventors
- 👤 Walter S. Going, III
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 20:47
CPC Classifications
E; E21; E21B; E21B34/00; E21B34/06; E21B34/066
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
137 words
A solenoid actuated well safety valve comprising, a housing having a bore, a valve closure member in the bore moving between open and closed positions, a tubular member telescopically movable in the housing for controlling the movement of the valve closure member, biasing means acting on said tubular member for moving the tubular member in a direction to close said valve, an armature movable in the housing, a solenoid coil positioned adjacent the housing for moving the armature, first releasable lock means for connecting the armature to the tubular member whereby movement of the armature by the solenoid will open the valve, and said first lock means being released when the valve is opened, and second releasable lock means for locking the tubular member in the open position prior to the release of the first lock means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
137 words
A solenoid actuated well safety valve comprising, a housing having a bore, a valve closure member in the bore moving between open and closed positions, a tubular member telescopically movable in the housing for controlling the movement of the valve closure member, biasing means acting on said tubular member for moving the tubular member in a direction to close said valve, an armature movable in the housing, a solenoid coil positioned adjacent the housing for moving the armature, first releasable lock means for connecting the armature to the tubular member whereby movement of the armature by the solenoid will open the valve, and said first lock means being released when the valve is opened, and second releasable lock means for locking the tubular member in the open position prior to the release of the first lock means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the second lock means locks the tubular member to the housing.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
The apparatus of claim 2 wherein the second lock means is locked and released by movement of the armature.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
The apparatus of claim 1 including biasing means acting to move the armature away from the solenoid coil.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
42 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the first lock means includes, a movable first dog carried by the armature, and said tubular member includes a locking notch, a locking shoulder carried by the armature for locking said first dog into said notch.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
44 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the second lock means includes, a movable second dog carried by the housing, and said tubular member includes a holding notch, and a locking shoulder carried by the armature for locking said second dog into the holding notch.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
32 words
The apparatus of claim 5 wherein the housing includes a stop shoulder for engaging said locking shoulder for releasing said first locking means on movement of the valve to the open position.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
162 words
A solenoid actuated well safety valve comprising, a housing having a bore, a valve closure member in the bore moving between open and closed positions, a tubular member telescopically movable in the housing for controlling the movement of the valve closure member, biasing means acting on said tubular member for moving the tubular member in a direction to close said valve, an armature movable in the housing, a solenoid coil positioned adjacent the housing for attracting and releasing said armature, biasing means in the housing for moving said armature when the armature is released, first releasable lock means for connecting the armature to the tubular member whereby movement of the armature by the solenoid will open the valve, and said first lock means being released when the valve is opened, and second releasable lock means operable by movement of the armature for locking the tubular member in the open position to the housing prior to the release of the first lock means.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
162 words
A solenoid actuated well safety valve comprising, a housing having a bore, a valve closure member in the bore moving between open and closed positions, a tubular member telescopically movable in the housing for controlling the movement of the valve closure member, biasing means acting on said tubular member for moving the tubular member in a direction to close said valve, an armature movable in the housing, a solenoid coil positioned adjacent the housing for attracting and releasing said armature, biasing means in the housing for moving said armature when the armature is released, first releasable lock means for connecting the armature to the tubular member whereby movement of the armature by the solenoid will open the valve, and said first lock means being released when the valve is opened, and second releasable lock means operable by movement of the armature for locking the tubular member in the open position to the housing prior to the release of the first lock means.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
16 words
The apparatus of claim 8 including, means on the housing for releasing the first lock means.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
45 words
The apparatus of claim 8 wherein the first lock means includes a movable first dog carried by the armature, and said tubular member includes a locking notch, a spring loaded movable locking shoulder carried by said armature for locking said first dog into said notch.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
33 words
The apparatus of claim 10 including, a releasing shoulder on the housing for engaging the movable locking shoulder for releasing the first dog on movement of the armature to the valve open position.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
49 words
The apparatus of claim 11 wherein the second lock means includes, a movable second dog carried by the housing, and said tubular member includes a holding notch, and a releasable locking shoulder carried by the armature for locking and releasing said second dog into and from the holding notch.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
30 words
The apparatus of claim 12 wherein the holding notch is sufficiently wide to accommodate the second dog while the tubular member and armature moves for releasing the first lock means.
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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) | 1989-01-27 | 1989-07-29 | 1990-01-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-01-27 | 1993-07-29 | 1994-01-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1997-01-27 | 1997-07-29 | 1998-01-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |