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Method and apparatus for injection of tubing into wells
Assignee: Precision Drilling Corp
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Filing: 1986-01-06
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Granted: 1987-06-16
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Expires: 2006-01-06
Abstract
Abstract Apparatus for injecting tubing into a well having a storage reel which traverses in a direction substantially perpendicular to the direction of movement of the tubing as the tubing is being pulled off of or wound back onto the tubing storage means. The unit may also be provided with a platform on which the tubing injector reel may be elevated to allow the operation of the apparatus with elevated well heads. Also provided is a method of retrieving a length of coil tubing and storing the coil tubing on a storage reel.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas C. Gipson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 16:18
CPC Classifications
E; E21; E21B; E21B19/00; E21B19/22
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
150 words
A tubing injector comprising: a frame; a subframe slidably mounted on said frame; tubing storage means mounted on said subframe and having coil tubing stored thereon; an injector reel rotatably mounted on said frame; means for rotating said injector reel; means mounted around a portion of the circumference of said injector reel for exerting pressure against the coiled tubing when the coil tubing is directed between said pressure exerting means and the circumference of said injector reel to provide positive engagement of said tubing by said injector reel when said injector reel is being rotated to pull said tubing off of said tubing storage means or return said tubing to said tubing storage means; means for straightening said tubing; and means for slidably reciprocating said subframe across said frame during the return of said tubing to said tubing storage means to distribute said tubing evenly on said tubing storage means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
150 words
A tubing injector comprising: a frame; a subframe slidably mounted on said frame; tubing storage means mounted on said subframe and having coil tubing stored thereon; an injector reel rotatably mounted on said frame; means for rotating said injector reel; means mounted around a portion of the circumference of said injector reel for exerting pressure against the coiled tubing when the coil tubing is directed between said pressure exerting means and the circumference of said injector reel to provide positive engagement of said tubing by said injector reel when said injector reel is being rotated to pull said tubing off of said tubing storage means or return said tubing to said tubing storage means; means for straightening said tubing; and means for slidably reciprocating said subframe across said frame during the return of said tubing to said tubing storage means to distribute said tubing evenly on said tubing storage means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
48 words
The tubing injector of claim 1 wherein said pressure exerting means comprises means mounted concentrically around a portion of said injector reel having a plurality of rollers mounted thereon, said rollers being held by said concentrically mounted means in close approximation to the circumference of said injector reel.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
51 words
The tubing injector of claim 1 wherein said injector reel is provided with means for preventing slipping of said tubing around the circumference of said injector reel during the return of said tubing to said tubing storage means and while said tubing is being pulled off of said tubing storage means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
The tubing injector of claim 3 wherein said slipping prevention means comprises a rubber insert mounted on the circumference of said injector reel.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
53 words
The tubing injector of claim 1 wherein said subframe reciprocating means comprises a channel beam mounted transversely on said frame for slidably receiving said subframe and means mounted on said frame for reciprocating said subframe in a first direction relative to said subframe and then in the opposite direction relative to said subframe.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
41 words
The tubing injector of claim 1 wherein said reel is mounted on a platform, said platform being pivotally mounted to said frame and provided with means for raising and lowering said platform up off of and back down onto said frame.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
38 words
The tubing injector of claim 1 additionally comprising means for directing the coil tubing between the circumference of said injector reel and said pressure exerting means while the coil tubing is being pulled off said tubing storage means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
104 words
A tubing injector comprising: a frame; tubing storage means mounted on said frame and having coil tubing stored thereon; a platform pivotally mounted on said frame; an injector reel rotatably mounted on said platform; means for rotating said injector reel; means mounted around a portion of the circumference of said injector reel for providing positive engagement of said tubing by said injector reel when said reel is being rotated to pull said tubing off of said tubing storage means or return said tubing to said tubing storage means; means for straightening said tubing; and means for raising said platform up off of said frame.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
104 words
A tubing injector comprising: a frame; tubing storage means mounted on said frame and having coil tubing stored thereon; a platform pivotally mounted on said frame; an injector reel rotatably mounted on said platform; means for rotating said injector reel; means mounted around a portion of the circumference of said injector reel for providing positive engagement of said tubing by said injector reel when said reel is being rotated to pull said tubing off of said tubing storage means or return said tubing to said tubing storage means; means for straightening said tubing; and means for raising said platform up off of said frame.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
51 words
The tubing injector of claim 8 wherein said injector reel is provided with means for preventing slipping of said tubing around the circumference of said injector reel during the return of said tubing to said tubing storage means and while said tubing is being pulled off of said tubing storage means.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
23 words
The tubing injector of claim 9 wherein said slipping prevention means comprises a rubber insert mounted on the circumference of said injector reel.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
29 words
The tubing injector of claim 10 additionally comprising means for directing said tubing onto the rubber insert between said slipping prevention means and the circumference of said injector reel.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
44 words
The tubing injector of claim 8 wherein said tubing storage means is mounted to a subframe provided with means for reciprocating said subframe during the return of said tubing to said tubing storage means to distribute said tubing evenly on said tubing storage means.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
55 words
The tubing injector of claim 12 wherein said subframe reciprocating means comprises a channel beam mounted transversely on said frame for slidably receiving said subframe and means mounted on said frame for sliding said subframe in a first transverse direction on said channel beam, and then in the opposite transverse direction on said channel beam.
Claim 16
Independent Claim
97 words
A method of retrieving a length of coil tubing and storing the tubing on a tubing storage means comprising: rotating a reel; exerting pressure against the circumference of said reel while running said tubing around a portion of the circumference to exert pressure against said tubing to cause positive engagement of said tubing by said reel; routing said tubing off of said reel onto a tubing storage means; and reciprocating said tubing storage means in a plane substantially perpendicular to the direction of movement of said tubing to distribute said tubing evenly on said tubing storage means.
Claim 17
Independent Claim
97 words
A method of retrieving a length of coil tubing and storing the tubing on a tubing storage means comprising: rotating a reel; exerting pressure against the circumference of said reel while running said tubing around a portion of the circumference to exert pressure against said tubing to cause positive engagement of said tubing by said reel; routing said tubing off of said reel onto a tubing storage means; and reciprocating said tubing storage means in a plane substantially perpendicular to the direction of movement of said tubing to distribute said tubing evenly on said tubing storage means.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1990-06-15 | 1990-12-15 | 1991-06-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1994-06-15 | 1994-12-15 | 1995-06-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1998-06-15 | 1998-12-15 | 1999-06-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |