US5803167A
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Computer controlled downhole tools for production well control
Assignee: Baker Hughes Holdings LLC
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Filing: 1997-08-20
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Granted: 1998-09-08
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Expires: 2017-08-20
Abstract
Abstract A plurality of electronically controlled downhole tools and systems for use in production wells is presented. These tools and systems include safety valve and pressure monitoring systems, remotely controlled inflation/deflation devices, remotely actuated downhole tool stop systems, remotely controlled fluid/gas control systems, remotely controlled variable choke and shut-off valve systems and a retrievable sensor side pocket mandrel.
Inventors
- 👤 Terry R. Bussear
- 👤 Bruce Weightman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 11:26
CPC Classifications
E; E21; E21B; E21B47/00; E21B47/01; E21B17/00; E21B17/02; E21B17/028; E21B17/0283; E21B23/00; E21B23/03; E21B33/00; E21B33/10; E21B33/12; E21B33/127; E21B34/00; E21B34/06; E21B34/066; E21B34/10; E21B34/16; E21B43/00; E21B43/14; E21B47/06; E21B2200/00; E21B2200/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
82 words
A remotely actuated wellbore tool stop comprising: a housing which includes a primary bore; a motor in said housing; a shaft operatively connected to said motor; a stop pivotably connected to said shaft wherein said stop blocks said primary bore when said motor actuates said shaft in a first direction and said stop is removed from blocking said primary bore when said motor actuates said shaft in a second direction; and an electronic controller communicating with said motor for actuating said motor.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
82 words
A remotely actuated wellbore tool stop comprising: a housing which includes a primary bore; a motor in said housing; a shaft operatively connected to said motor; a stop pivotably connected to said shaft wherein said stop blocks said primary bore when said motor actuates said shaft in a first direction and said stop is removed from blocking said primary bore when said motor actuates said shaft in a second direction; and an electronic controller communicating with said motor for actuating said motor.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
44 words
A remotely actuated tool stop comprising: a) a housing having at least a primary bore; b) a tool stop mounted in said housing; c) a controller communicating with said tool stop to selectively direct said tool stop to block and unblock said primary bore.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
44 words
A remotely actuated tool stop comprising: a) a housing having at least a primary bore; b) a tool stop mounted in said housing; c) a controller communicating with said tool stop to selectively direct said tool stop to block and unblock said primary bore.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
40 words
A remotely actuated tool stop as claimed in claim 2 wherein further including a motor with an operative connection to said tool stop said motor receiving commands from said controller and a power source for powering said motor and controller.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
A remotely actuated tool stop as claimed in claim 3 wherein said operative connection is a gear.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
A remotely actuated tool stop as claimed in claim 3 wherein said operative connection is a shaft, said shaft being extendible and retractable to operate said stop.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
34 words
A remotely actuated tool stop as claimed in claim 2 wherein said housing further includes a receptacle for said stop wherein said stop blocks said bore when said stop is deployed for said receptacle.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
20 words
A remotely actuated tool stop as claimed in claim 2 wherein said controller is located remote from said tool stop.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
18 words
A remotely actuated tool stop as claimed in claim 3 wherein power is delivered to said motor inductively.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
25 words
A remotely actuated tool stop as claimed in claim 2 wherein said controller is actuated by one of a surface control signal and preprogrammed instructions.
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