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Method and apparatus for treating multiple production zones
Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services Inc
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Filing: 1997-04-21
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Granted: 1999-07-13
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Expires: 2017-04-21
Abstract
Abstract The method and apparatus for treating multiple production zones includes a completion string having a plurality of sets of tools including a closing sleeve, indicator collar, and production screens with an isolation packer disposed between each adjacent set. An inner service tool is disposed within the outer completion string and includes an upper portion with a crossover tool and a lower portion with a closing sleeve shifter and a weight-down collet with the upper and lower portions being connected. The apparatus is assembled by assembling an initial length of the outer completion string which does not includes any of the closing sleeves or indicator collars. After the initial length is assembled, the lower portion of the service tool with the closing sleeve shifter and weight-down collet are assembled and inserted into the initial length of completion string. The remainder of the completion string is then assembled with all closing sleeves in the closed position. The upper portion of the service tool is then assembled and stabbed and connected into the lower portion. As multiple production zones are treated, the inner service tool is raised and then lowered opening a closing sleeve and setting weight on the indicator collar. A predetermined amount of weight is then maintained during the operation to ensure that the crossover tool is positioned adjacent the opened closing sleeve. The production zone then may be treated in the weight-down position.
Inventors
- 👤 Colby M. Ross
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 05:33
CPC Classifications
E; E21; E21B; E21B43/00; E21B43/14; E21B33/00; E21B33/10; E21B33/12; E21B33/124; E21B34/00; E21B34/06; E21B34/14; E21B43/02; E21B43/04; E21B43/045
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 26
Claim 1
Independent Claim
121 words
A method of assembling an apparatus for individually treating a plurality of production zones in a well comprising the steps of: assembling a first length of an outer string; assembling a first length of an inner string having a closing member adapted for opening aperture members to open apertures in the outer string; inserting the first length of the inner string into the first length of the outer string; assembling a second length of the outer string that includes apertures and aperture members for opening and closing the apertures; assembling a second length of the inner string; inserting the second length of the inner string into the outer string; and operably connecting the first and second lengths of the inner string.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
121 words
A method of assembling an apparatus for individually treating a plurality of production zones in a well comprising the steps of: assembling a first length of an outer string; assembling a first length of an inner string having a closing member adapted for opening aperture members to open apertures in the outer string; inserting the first length of the inner string into the first length of the outer string; assembling a second length of the outer string that includes apertures and aperture members for opening and closing the apertures; assembling a second length of the inner string; inserting the second length of the inner string into the outer string; and operably connecting the first and second lengths of the inner string.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
The method of claim 1 further including the step of assembling an isolation packer between first and second sets of screens and aperture members in the outer string.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
42 words
The method of claim 1 further including the steps of: assembling a load member in the first length of the inner string; and assembling a support member in the outer string which is adapted for supporting the load member and inner string.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
The method of claim 3 further including the step of assembling an isolation packer between adjacent sets of screens, aperture members and support members.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said first length of outer string does not include any aperture members for opening and closing apertures in the outer string.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
74 words
An apparatus for individually treating a plurality of production zones in a well comprising: an outer string having a screen and a closing sleeve for each of the production zones to be treated; an inner string disposed within said outer string and having a cross-over tool and a closing sleeve shifter; said closing sleeve shifter being initially disposed below said closing sleeves; and said at least one closing sleeve being in a closed position.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
74 words
An apparatus for individually treating a plurality of production zones in a well comprising: an outer string having a screen and a closing sleeve for each of the production zones to be treated; an inner string disposed within said outer string and having a cross-over tool and a closing sleeve shifter; said closing sleeve shifter being initially disposed below said closing sleeves; and said at least one closing sleeve being in a closed position.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
29 words
The apparatus of claim 6 wherein said inner string includes an upper and lower portion connected by a connection, said closing sleeve shifter being disposed on said lower portion.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
37 words
The apparatus of claim 6 wherein each said set of said outer string further includes an indicator collar and said inner string includes a weight-down collet disposed below all of said indicator collars on said outer string.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
21 words
The apparatus of claim 6 further including an isolation packer disposed between each adjacent set of a screen and closing sleeve.
Claim 12
Independent Claim
63 words
An apparatus for individually treating a plurality of production zones in a well comprising: an outer string having a plurality of sets of screens and support members for each of the production zones to be treated; an inner string disposed within said outer string and having a crossover tool and a load member; and said load member being disposed below said support members.
Claim 13
Independent Claim
63 words
An apparatus for individually treating a plurality of production zones in a well comprising: an outer string having a plurality of sets of screens and support members for each of the production zones to be treated; an inner string disposed within said outer string and having a crossover tool and a load member; and said load member being disposed below said support members.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
20 words
The apparatus of claim 10 further including an isolation packer disposed between each adjacent set of screens and support members.
Claim 15
Independent Claim
55 words
An apparatus for individually treating at least three production zones in a well, comprising: a completion string having a set of a closing sleeve, a support member and screen for each production zone to be treated; and a service tool disposed within said completion string and including a cross-over tool, closing sleeve and load member.
Claim 16
Independent Claim
55 words
An apparatus for individually treating at least three production zones in a well, comprising: a completion string having a set of a closing sleeve, a support member and screen for each production zone to be treated; and a service tool disposed within said completion string and including a cross-over tool, closing sleeve and load member.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
14 words
The apparatus of claim 12 wherein said closing sleeves are in a closed position.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
24 words
The apparatus of claim 12 wherein each said support member includes a support shoulder for supportingly engaging a load shoulder on said load member.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
36 words
The method of claim 14 further including the step of selectively adjusting the weight on the support shoulder to maintain a cross-over tool on the service tool at a predetermined position relative to the closing sleeve.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
15 words
The apparatus of claim 12 further including an isolation packer disposed between each adjacent set.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
28 words
The apparatus of claim 12 wherein said service tool includes an upper and lower portion, said closing sleeve shifter and load member being disposed on said lower portion.
Claim 22
Independent Claim
120 words
A method of assembling an apparatus for individually treating a plurality of production zones in a well comprising the steps of: assembling a first length of an outer string; assembling a first length of the inner string having a load member adapted for being supported on a support member in the outer string; inserting the first length of the inner string into the first length of the outer string; assembling a second length of the outer string that includes at least one support member for supporting the inner string; assembling a second length of the inner string; inserting the second length of the inner string into the outer string; and connecting the first and second lengths of the inner string.
Claim 23
Independent Claim
120 words
A method of assembling an apparatus for individually treating a plurality of production zones in a well comprising the steps of: assembling a first length of an outer string; assembling a first length of the inner string having a load member adapted for being supported on a support member in the outer string; inserting the first length of the inner string into the first length of the outer string; assembling a second length of the outer string that includes at least one support member for supporting the inner string; assembling a second length of the inner string; inserting the second length of the inner string into the outer string; and connecting the first and second lengths of the inner string.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method of claim 18 wherein said first length of outer string does not include any support member for supporting an inner string.
Claim 25
Independent Claim
154 words
A method of treating multiple production zones in a well comprising the steps of: (a) disposing in the well a completion string with a service tool inside the completion string; (b) locating a set of screens, closing sleeve, and indicator collar on the completion string adjacent each of the production zones to be treated with an isolation packer disposed between each set and at least one of the closing sleeves being in a closed position; (c) setting a lowermost isolation packer on the completion string; (d) raising the service tool allowing a closing sleeve shifter on the service tool to open a lowermost closing sleeve and passing a weight-down member through a lowermost support member; (e) setting weight of the service tool and work string supporting the service tool onto a support shoulder adjacent the indicator collar; (f) treating a lowermost production zone; and (g) repeating steps (d) through (f) for each production zone.
Claim 26
Independent Claim
154 words
A method of treating multiple production zones in a well comprising the steps of: (a) disposing in the well a completion string with a service tool inside the completion string; (b) locating a set of screens, closing sleeve, and indicator collar on the completion string adjacent each of the production zones to be treated with an isolation packer disposed between each set and at least one of the closing sleeves being in a closed position; (c) setting a lowermost isolation packer on the completion string; (d) raising the service tool allowing a closing sleeve shifter on the service tool to open a lowermost closing sleeve and passing a weight-down member through a lowermost support member; (e) setting weight of the service tool and work string supporting the service tool onto a support shoulder adjacent the indicator collar; (f) treating a lowermost production zone; and (g) repeating steps (d) through (f) for each production zone.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 2002-07-12 | 2003-01-11 | 2003-07-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2006-07-12 | 2007-01-11 | 2007-07-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2010-07-12 | 2011-01-11 | 2011-07-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |