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20130104022 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AUTOMATICALLY FILLING-IN INFORMATION - A computer-implemented method for auto-filling information is described. A website is accessed on a device. A plurality of fields on the website are analyzed. A location of the device may be determined. At least one of the plurality of fields is filled-in with user information. At least a portion of the user information is based on the location of the device. | 04-25-2013 |
20130141468 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR OBTAINING A PUPILLARY DISTANCE MEASUREMENT USING A MOBILE COMPUTING DEVICE - A computer-implemented method for scaling an image is described. An image that depicts a device in contact with a user is obtained. The image depicts identifying information that is being displayed on a display of the device. A type of the device is identified based on the identifying information. A size of the device is determined based on the identified type of the device. At least a portion of the depiction of the user is scaled based on the determined size of the device. | 06-06-2013 |
20130314413 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SCALING A THREE-DIMENSIONAL MODEL - An image that includes a depiction of a scale marker and a depiction of an object is obtained. The scale marker has a predetermined size. A 3D model of the object is mapped to a 3D space based on the depiction of the object. A 3D model of the scale marker is mapped to the 3D space based on the depiction of the scale marker. The 3D model of the scale marker has the predetermined size. A point of intersection between the 3D model of the scale marker and the 3D model of the object is determined. The 3D model of the object is scaled based on the predetermined size of the 3D model of the scale marker. | 11-28-2013 |
20130321412 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ADJUSTING A VIRTUAL TRY-ON - According to at least one embodiment, a computer-implemented method for generating a virtual try-on is described. A first model is obtained. The first model includes a first set of attachment points. A second model is obtained. The second model includes a first set of connection points. The first model and the second model are combined. Combining the first and second models includes matching the first set of attachment points with the first set of connection points. An image is rendered based on at least a portion of the combined first and second models. | 12-05-2013 |
20130335416 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR GENERATING A 3-D MODEL OF A VIRTUAL TRY-ON PRODUCT - A computer-implemented method for generating a three-dimensional (3-D) model of a virtual try-on product. At least a portion of an object is scanned. The object includes at least first and second surfaces. An aspect of the first surface is detected. An aspect of the second surface is detected, the aspect of the second surface being different from the aspect of the first surface. A polygon mesh of the first and second surfaces is generated from the scan of the object. | 12-19-2013 |
20130342575 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO DISPLAY RENDERED IMAGES - A computer-implemented method to display a rendered image is described. A base image is obtained. A rendered image is obtained. The rendered image is matched to a location on the base image. The rendered image is overlaid onto the base image at the location to generate a set of layered images. The set of layered images is displayed. | 12-26-2013 |
20140035732 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO LOCATE AN OBJECT - A computer implemented method to locate an object is described. A first transmission is obtained from a transmitter. The first transmission received at a first receiver. Tuning instructions are determined for a second receiver based at least in part on frequency information of the first transmission. The second is instructed to tune into a second transmission from the transmitter according to the tuning instructions. Arrival information for the arrival of the second transmission is obtained at each of the first receiver and the second receiver. A location of the transmitter is determined based on the arrival information. | 02-06-2014 |
20140270477 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DISPLAYING A THREE-DIMENSIONAL MODEL FROM A PHOTOGRAMMETRIC SCAN - A computer-implemented method for displaying a three-dimensional (3D) model from a photogrammetric scan. An image of an object and a scan marker may be obtained at a first location. A relationship between the image of the object and the image of the scan marker at the first location may be determined. A geometric property of the object may be determined based on the relationship between the image of the object and the image of the scan marker. A 3D model of the object may be generated based on the determined geometric property of the object. The 3D model of the object may be displayed to scale in an augmented reality environment at a second location based on a scan marker at the second location. | 09-18-2014 |
20150012362 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR RECOMMENDING PRODUCTS VIA CROWDSOURCING AND DETECTING USER CHARACTERISTICS - A computer-implemented method for recommending products based on crowdsourcing and detecting user characteristics. A characteristic of a first user is detected from an image of the first user. A plurality of products are ranked based on crowdsourced data received for a plurality of images depicting the first user in relation to the plurality of products. One or more relatively higher ranked products from the ranking of the plurality of products are associated with the detected characteristic of the first user. | 01-08-2015 |
20150054917 | SCALING A THREE DIMENSIONAL MODEL USING A REFLECTION OF A MOBILE DEVICE - A computer-implemented method for scaling a three dimensional model of an object is described. In one embodiment, first and second calibration images may be shown on a display of a mobile device. The display of the mobile device may be positioned relative to a mirrored surface. A reflection of an object positioned relative to the mobile device may be captured via a camera on the mobile device. A reflection of the first and second calibration images may be captured. The captured reflection of the object and the captured reflection of the first and second calibration images may be shown on the display. A reflection of the displayed captured reflection of the first and second calibration images may be captured. When the captured reflection of the displayed captured reflection of the first calibration image is positioned relative to the captured reflection of the second calibration image may be detected. | 02-26-2015 |
20150062116 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR RAPIDLY GENERATING A 3-D MODEL OF A USER - A computer-implemented method for generating a three-dimensional (3-D) model of a user. A first set of images are captured. Prior to capturing a second set of images the first set of images are processed using a 3-D modeling process, resulting in 3-D data and scaled data derived from the first set of images. The second set of images are captured after processing the first set of images. A second 3-D model of the user is generated using the second set of images of the user and the 3-D data derived from processing the first set of images. A feature of the user is tracked in real time based at least in part on the 3-D data derived from processing the first set of images. | 03-05-2015 |
20150062349 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR COLOR CORRECTION OF IMAGES CAPTURED USING A MOBILE COMPUTING DEVICE - A computer-implemented method for color correcting images captured using a mobile computing device is described. A wavelength of light is emitted from a display of a mobile computing device. An image of the emitted wavelength of light is captured using a camera on the mobile computing device. The image of the wavelength of light emitted from the display of the mobile computing device that is captured using the camera on the mobile computing device is analyzed. At least one image captured using the camera on the mobile computing device is modified based on the analysis of the image of the wavelength of light emitted from the display of the mobile computing device. | 03-05-2015 |
20150063678 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR GENERATING A 3-D MODEL OF A USER USING A REAR-FACING CAMERA - A computer-implemented method for generating a three-dimensional (3-D) model of a user. A plurality of images of a user are captured via a rear-facing camera on a mobile device. A 3-D model of the user is generated using the plurality of images of the user captured using the rear-facing camera and 3-D data derived from processing a previous plurality of images of the user prior to capturing the plurality of images. A point of interest in at least one of the plurality of images captured via the rear-facing camera may be identified and the identified point of interest in at least one of the plurality of images may be correlated with one or more vertices from the 3-D data. | 03-05-2015 |
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20110087543 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ELECTRONIC MARKETING - An exemplary system includes a publisher subsystem configured to communicate with an access device and an advertiser device over a data communication network. The publisher subsystem includes a publish module, a session module, and an allocation module. The publish module is configured to publish content over the data communication network, the content including an advertisement. The session module is configured to detect a selection of the advertisement, initiate a session between the access device and the advertiser device in response to the selection, the advertiser device being associated with the advertisement, and receive feedback from the advertiser device. The allocation module is configured to allocate revenue based on the feedback. In some examples, the amount of the revenue is independent of the feedback. | 04-14-2011 |
20110320291 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ASYNCHRONOUS MOBILE AUTHORIZATION OF CREDIT CARD PURCHASES - An exemplary system includes an asynchronous transaction authorization (“ATA”) subsystem configured to record prior approval of transaction parameters from the account holder(s) and approve a transaction with congruent parameters within a subsequent defined time period. If the parameters of a transaction attempt have not been previously authorized by the account holder(s), the parameters of the requested transaction are stored and the transaction is rejected. The ATA subsystem then queries all associated account or card holders (“ACHs”) providing the parameters of the attempted transaction. Upon authorization from the required ACHs, which is a predefined subset of all the associated ACHs, the purchaser and all ACHs may be notified of approval. The subsequent attempted transaction with congruent parameters will be authorized. Communications between a purchaser and a point of sale device may utilize near field communication (“NFC”) technology. Other security measures such as unique PIN and telephone numbers may be used. | 12-29-2011 |
20110320354 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ASYNCHRONOUS MOBILE AUTHORIZATION OF CREDIT CARD PURCHASES - An exemplary system includes an asynchronous transaction authorization (“ATA”) subsystem configured to record prior approval of transaction parameters from the account holder(s) and approve a transaction with congruent parameters within a subsequent defined time period. If the parameters of a transaction attempt have not been previously authorized by the account holder(s), the parameters of the requested transaction are stored and the transaction is rejected. The ATA subsystem then queries all associated account or card holders (“ACHs”) providing the parameters of the attempted transaction. Upon authorization from the required ACHs, which is a predefined subset of all the associated ACHs, the purchaser and all ACHs may be notified of approval. The subsequent attempted transaction with congruent parameters will be authorized. Authorization will no longer be active after the subsequent transaction has been approved or a time, delta, has lapsed. In some examples, the authorization hierarchy is slightly different, e.g., domestic and commercial use. | 12-29-2011 |
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20120303420 | BROKER PRICE OPINION EVALUATION AND SCORING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system and related methods for the management and evaluation of broker price opinions comprising, a method of determining a standardized score representative of the accuracy and quality of a broker price opinion. Data from the broker price opinion is extracted and evaluated according to a plurality of rules applicable to the type of broker price opinion. Each rule is given a particular weight, and an appraisal score may be calculating by summing each instance of a rule triggered multiplied by the weight assigned to that rule. Weights may be set by experts, or determined by statistical analysis. | 11-29-2012 |
20140304144 | APPRAISAL EVALUATION AND SCORING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system and related methods for the management and evaluation of real estate appraisals comprising, a method of determining a standardized score representative of the accuracy and quality of a real estate appraisal. Data from the appraisal is extracted and evaluated according to a plurality of compliance and risk based rules applicable to the type of appraisal. Each rule is given a particular weight, and an appraisal score may be calculating by summing each instance of a rule triggered multiplied by the weight assigned to that rule. Weights may be set by experts, or determined by statistical analysis. | 10-09-2014 |
20140304145 | APPRAISAL AND MORTGAGE DOCUMENT EVALUATION AND SCORING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system and related methods for the management and evaluation of real estate appraisals, broker price opinions, and mortgage documents. The system determines a standardized score representative of the accuracy and quality of a real estate appraisal broker price opinion, or mortgage documents, or combinations thereof. Data is extracted and evaluated according to a plurality of rules applicable to the type of appraisal, broker price opinion, or mortgage document. Each rule is given a particular weight, and a score may be calculating by summing each instance of a rule triggered multiplied by the weight assigned to that rule. Weights may be set by experts, or determined by statistical analysis. | 10-09-2014 |
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20080217021 | DEBRIS PROTECTION FOR SLIDING SLEEVE - Sliding sleeve mechanisms including protective sheaths for debris protection are disclosed. Protective sheaths can be formed from materials such as composites, metal, foil, rubber, plastic, glass, ceramic, wire mesh, tape, etc. The protective sheaths can be substantially cylindrical shells (having one or more pieces), plugs in the flow ports, and/or tape or wire wrappings. The protective sheaths can be retained by recesses in the sliding sleeve or mechanical fasteners such as screws, pins, rivets, snap rings, bands, and buckles. The protective sheath can be outside or inside the sliding sleeve. The protective sheath can protect the sliding sleeve from debris by retaining grease that has been packed into the sliding sleeve for that purpose or positively preventing entry of debris into the sliding sleeve. The protective sheath can be cleared by permitting fluid flow through the sliding sleeve, which can act to destroy and/or wash away the protective sheath. | 09-11-2008 |
20090090518 | DEBRIS BARRIER FOR DOWNHOLE VALVE IN WELL - An apparatus has a housing with an internal passage. When deployed, a barrier positions in an upward direction in an annular space between a sleeve and the housing and folds towards one of its sides to conform to the annular space. When debris collection is desired, operators lift the sleeve with a tool, the barrier rotates down and positions across the internal passage, and the tool releases the sleeve. In this stage, the barrier can collect debris to protect a downhole valve. In further stages, operators open the downhole valve, and flow moves the barrier, cage body, and sleeve together in upward direction. Eventually, the sleeve is biased downward again, and the barrier positions within the annular space by reversibly folding towards its opposing side. In this position, barrier points in a downward direction and folds towards its opposing side to conform to the annular space. | 04-09-2009 |
20090266659 | Shock Absorber for Sliding Sleeve in Well - A sliding sleeve for frac operations or the like has a housing, a sleeve, and a shock absorber. The sleeve is movable within the housing's internal passage relative to flow ports. The shock absorber, which can have a cylindrical body, positions partially in the sleeve's internal passage and has a distal end that extends beyond the sleeve. A lip on the sleeve's end is engageable with the internal shoulder. When a ball is dropped on the sleeve's ball seat and pumped fluid forces the sleeve to an open position, the shock absorber absorbs the movement of the sleeve. To absorber the movement, the shock absorber breaks one or more shear pin connections with the sleeve, interposes its lip between the sleeve's distal end and the internal shoulder, and fractures at least a portion of its distal end from the impact with the sleeve. | 10-29-2009 |
20100243235 | Packer Providing Multiple Seals and Having Swellable Element Isolatable from the Wellbore - A packer provides multiple seals when deployed downhole. Exposed to an activating agent, a swellable element on the packer's mandrel expands radially outward to form a seal with the borehole wall. One or more deformable elements, such as compressible packers or cup packers, are disposed on the mandrel adjacent the swellable element. These deformable element deform outward to the surrounding borehole wall to at least partially isolate the downhole annulus and the swellable element. Bias units releasably affixed on the tool adjacent the deformable elements can deform the elements. These bias unit can be released either by swelling of the swellable element or by fluid pressure. Once released, the bias units are axially biased toward the deformable elements to deform them. In this way, the packer can form multiple seals with the borehole wall, and the deformable elements can isolate the swellable element from the downhole annulus, which can keep the swellable element from degrading or being overly extruded. | 09-30-2010 |
20110073312 | DEBRIS PROTECTION FOR SLIDING SLEEVE - Sliding sleeve mechanisms including protective sheaths for debris protection are disclosed. Protective sheaths can be formed from materials such as composites, metal, foil, rubber, plastic, glass, ceramic, wire mesh, tape, etc. The protective sheaths can be substantially cylindrical shells (having one or more pieces), plugs in the flow ports, and/or tape or wire wrappings. The protective sheaths can be retained by recesses in the sliding sleeve or mechanical fasteners such as screws, pins, rivets, snap rings, bands, and buckles. The protective sheath can be outside or inside the sliding sleeve. The protective sheath can protect the sliding sleeve from debris by retaining grease that has been packed into the sliding sleeve for that purpose or positively preventing entry of debris into the sliding sleeve. The protective sheath can be cleared by permitting fluid flow through the sliding sleeve, which can act to destroy and/or wash away the protective sheath. | 03-31-2011 |
20110240301 | Indexing Sleeve for Single-Trip, Multi-Stage Fracing - A flow tool has a sensor that detects plugs (darts, balls, etc.) passing through the tool. An actuator moves an insert in the tool once a preset number of plugs have passed through the tool. Movement of this insert reveals a catch on a sleeve in the tool. Once the next plug is deployed, the catch engages the plug on the sleeve so that fluid pressure applied against the seated plug through the tubing string can move the sleeve. Once moved, the sleeve reveals ports in the tool communicating the tool's bore with the surrounding annulus so an adjacent wellbore interval can be stimulated. The actuator can use a sensor detecting passage of the plugs through the tool. A spring disposed in the tool can flex near the sensor when a plug passes through the tool, and a counter can count the number of plugs that have passed. | 10-06-2011 |
20110240311 | Indexing Sleeve for Single-Trip, Multi-Stage Fracing - A sliding sleeve has a sensor that detects plugs (darts, balls, etc.) passing through the sleeves. A first insert on the sleeve can be hydraulically activated by the fluid pressure in the surrounding annulus once a preset number of plugs have passed through the sleeve. Movement of this first insert activates a catch on a second insert. Once the next plug is deployed, the catch engages it so that fluid pressure applied against the seated plug through the tubing string can moves the second insert. Once moved, the insert reveals port in the housing communicating the sleeve's bore with the surrounding annulus so an adjacent wellbore interval can be stimulated. The first insert may also be hydraulically activated after a preset time after a plug has passed through the sleeve. Several sleeves can be used together in various arrangements to treat multiple intervals of a wellbore. | 10-06-2011 |
20130220603 | Indexing Sleeve for Single-Trip, Multi-Stage Fracing - A flow tool has a sensor that detects plugs (darts, balls, etc.) passing through the tool. An actuator moves an insert in the tool once a preset number of plugs have passed through the tool. Movement of this insert reveals a catch on a sleeve in the tool. Once the next plug is deployed, the catch engages the plug on the sleeve so that fluid pressure applied against the seated plug through the tubing string can move the sleeve. Once moved, the sleeve reveals ports in the tool communicating the tool's bore with the surrounding annulus so an adjacent wellbore interval can be stimulated. The actuator can use a sensor detecting passage of the plugs through the tool. A spring disposed in the tool can flex near the sensor when a plug passes through the tool, and a counter can count the number of plugs that have passed. | 08-29-2013 |
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20080202753 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR EXPANDING AND SEPARATING TUBULARS IN A WELLBORE - Embodiments of the present invention provide an apparatus and method for expanding a tubular. In one aspect, embodiments of the prevent invention provide an expander tool having at least two expansion members radially extendable from the expander tool into contact with a surrounding inside surface of the tubular, the at least two expansion members radially extendable at different times and axially spaced after radially extending. In another aspect, embodiments include a method for isolating a first portion of a wellbore from a second portion of a wellbore comprising locating an expandable tubular within the wellbore between the first and second portions, the expandable tubular having a weakened portion therein, isolating the first portion from the second portion of the wellbore, and expanding the expandable tubular proximate to the weakened portion to sever the expandable tubular. | 08-28-2008 |
20090014183 | INJECTION VALVE AND METHOD - The present invention generally relates to controlling the flow of fluids in a wellbore. In one aspect, a valve for selectively closing a flow path through a wellbore in a first direction is provided. The valve includes a body and a piston surface formable across the flow path in the first direction. The piston surface is formed at an end of a shiftable member annularly disposed in the body. The valve further includes a flapper member, the flapper member closable to seal the flow path when the shiftable member moves from a first position to a second position due to fluid flow acting on the piston surface. In another aspect, a valve for selectively closing a flow path through a wellbore in a single direction is provided. In yet another aspect, a method for selectively closing a flow path through a wellbore in a first direction is provided. | 01-15-2009 |
20090134352 | VALVE FOR CONTROLLING THE FLOW OF FLUID BETWEEN AN INTERIOR REGION OF THE VALVE AND AN EXTERIOR REGION OF THE VALVE - Embodiments of the invention are directed to a valve. In one embodiment, the valve includes a body having a first biasing member and a sealing member configured to axially move inside the body against the first biasing member to provide a path for fluid to flow from an interior region of the body to an exterior region of the body at a first predetermined pressure difference across the sealing member. | 05-28-2009 |
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20120073827 | DOWNHOLE CATCHER FOR AN ACTUATING BALL AND METHOD - A ball catching device has been invented that catches an actuator ball used in a wellbore to actuate a downhole tool. The device catches the ball downhole as it begins to flow back with fluids toward surface. The device is configured such that when a ball flows back with wellbore fluids, the ball can flow through the device and if the ball reverses direction, as by falling back due to decreased or stopped production back flow, then the device will catch the ball and keep it from falling back past the device into the well. | 03-29-2012 |
20120292032 | WELLBORE TREATMENT APPARATUS AND METHOD - A method for wellbore treatment includes running a liner into a wellbore, the liner including a wall, an inner bore defined by the wall, a first port through the wall, a second port though the wall spaced axially from the first port, a first removable closure for the first port and a second removable closure for the second port; positioning the liner in an open hole section of the wellbore to create an annulus between the liner and a portion of the wellbore wall and with the second port downhole of the first port; inserting a treatment string assembly into the liner, the treatment string assembly including a tubing string and an annular seal about the tubing string and being insertable into the inner bore of the liner; setting the annular seal to create a seal between the tubing string and the liner downhole of the second port; and while the first port is closed to fluid flow therethrough, pumping wellbore treatment fluid into an annular area between the tubing string and the liner such that the fluid passes through the second port and into the annulus to treat the open hole section of the wellbore adjacent the second port. The treatment string assembly may further include a port-opening tool and a fluid communication port permitting fluid communication between the tubing string outer surface and a fluid conduit through the tubing string adjacent an upper side of the annular seal. | 11-22-2012 |
20130168090 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR FLUID TREATMENT OF A WELL - A wellbore fluid treatment apparatus includes a tubing string including a first port with a first closure disposed thereover to close the first port to fluid flow and a second port spaced axially uphole from the first port and having a second closure disposed thereover to close the second port to fluid flow; and an actuator tool configured to move through the tubing string and (i) to set a seal in the tubing string downhole of the first port; (ii) to actuate the first closure to open the first port; and (iii) to actuate the second closure to open the second port. A method for treating a well may employ the tool. | 07-04-2013 |
20130206402 | ACTUATION DART FOR WELLBORE OPERATIONS, WELLBORE TREATMENT APPARATUS AND METHOD - An actuation dart for actuating a target tool in a tubing string, the actuation dart includes: a body conveyable through the tubing string to reach the target tool; a control module configured to respond to contact with at least one downhole tool in the tubing string to locate the target tool; and an actuation mechanism for actuating the target tool when it is located. | 08-15-2013 |
20130233574 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SETTING A WELLBORE PACKER - A wellbore packer for setting one or more packing elements in a borehole having an open hole section. The wellbore packer comprises a port-less mandrel configured with one or more packing elements and one or more setting mechanisms. The setting mechanism is responsive to a to a driving force and configured to set the packing elements in the borehole, wherein the driving force is not tubing string pressure. | 09-12-2013 |
20130306328 | ACTUATOR SWITCH FOR A DOWNHOLE TOOL, TOOL AND METHOD - An actuator switch for actuation of a downhole tool, the actuator switch comprising: a rheomagnetic fluid having a state convertible between a liquid and a solid by the application of a magnetic field thereto, a change in the state of the rheomagnetic fluid acting to actuate the downhole tool; and a magnet installed in the tool and moveable relative to the rheomagnetic fluid to apply or remove the magnetic field to the rheomagnetic fluid, the magnet being moved by through tubing operations in an inner diameter of the downhole tool. | 11-21-2013 |
20130312964 | KOBE SUB, WELLBORE TUBING STRING APPARATUS AND METHOD - To address concerns of kobe plug cap portions being inadvertently removed, for example, by abutment with strings or tools passing thereby, a shielding structure may be employed to protect the cap against inadvertent removal. The port opening tool useful with the kobe plug is selected to overcome the shielding structure to open the kobe plug. To address concerns of a portion of the kobe plug becoming loose in the tubing string inner bore, a capturing mechanism may be provided that captures the cap portion after it is removed to open the kobe plug and prevented the cap portion from becoming loose in the inner bore of the tubing string. | 11-28-2013 |
20130312965 | KOBE SUB, WELLBORE TUBING STRING APPARATUS AND METHOD - To address concerns of kobe plug cap portions being inadvertently removed, for example, by abutment with strings or tools passing thereby, a shielding structure may be employed to protect the cap against inadvertent removal. The port opening tool useful with the kobe plug is selected to overcome the shielding structure to open the kobe plug. To address concerns of a portion of the kobe plug becoming loose in the tubing string inner bore, a capturing mechanism may be provided that captures the cap portion after it is removed to open the kobe plug and prevented the cap portion from becoming loose in the inner bore of the tubing string. | 11-28-2013 |
20140048271 | SLIDING SLEEVE VALVE AND METHOD FOR FLUID TREATING A SUBTERRANEAN FORMATION - A sliding sleeve valve for wellbore operations includes: a tubular body including a tubular wall including an outer surface and an inner surface defining an inner bore; a fluid port extending through the tubular wall and providing fluidic communication between the outer surface and the inner bore; a sliding sleeve in the inner bore slidably moveable between a port closed position and a port open position, the sliding sleeve including a ball seat on which a plug is landed to move the sleeve from the port closed position to the port open position; an initial sleeve holding mechanism for holding the sliding sleeve in the port closed position, the initial sleeve holding mechanism selected to be overcome by landing a plug on the ball seat to move the sliding sleeve; and a second sleeve holding mechanism for holding the sliding sleeve in the port closed position after the sliding sleeve is reclosed from the port open position to the port closed position, the second sleeve holding mechanism selected to be overcome by landing a plug on the ball seat to move the sliding sleeve. | 02-20-2014 |
20140151052 | KOBE SUB WITH INFLOW CONTROL, WELLBORE TUBING STRING AND METHOD - A kobe sub includes a kobe installed in a port of the sub, the kobe includes a cap portion accessible in the inner bore, a base mounted in the port and connected to the cap portion, a channel extending through the base and closed by the cap portion; and an inflow controller positioned to control fluid flowing through the channel toward the inner bore when the cap portion is opened; and a port opening tool for opening the cap portion. The kobe may be employed with a frac port. | 06-05-2014 |
20140246209 | WELLBORE ACTUATORS, TREATMENT STRINGS AND METHODS - A wellbore tubing string assembly comprises: a string including an inner bore having an inner diameter and a plurality of tools installed along the string including a first tool and a second tool axially offset from the first tool along the string; the first tool includes: a first sleeve in the inner bore having an inner surface, the inner surface defining a first restriction diameter smaller than the inner diameter; a first sensor mechanism in communication with the first sleeve and responsive to an application of force against the first sleeve; the second tool includes; a second sleeve in the inner bore having an inner wall surface, the inner wall surface defining a second restriction diameter smaller than the inner diameter; a second sensor mechanism in communication with the second sleeve and responsive to an application of force against the second sleeve; and a sealing device having a diameter greater than the second restriction diameter and being deformable to be pushable through the second restriction diameter to apply a force against the second sleeve. | 09-04-2014 |
20140332231 | DOWNHOLE ACTUATION BALL, METHODS AND APPARATUS - An actuation ball for a downhole tool, the actuation ball includes a ball body having an outer surface defining a seating surface with a substantially circular shape in section encircling an axis of the actuation ball; and a flexible protrusion attached to the ball body and extending substantially coaxially relative to the seating surface. Another actuation ball for a downhole tool, the actuation ball includes a body having an outer surface defining a seating surface, the body having a specific gravity less than 2.6. | 11-13-2014 |
20140345876 | INFLOW CONTROL SOLUTIONS FOR WELLBORES - A selectively openable inflow control sub includes a sliding sleeve valve slidable within an inner bore of the sub between a closed-port position, closing the inflow port, and an open-port position, opening the inflow port to fluid flow therethrough, the sliding sleeve valve is axially moveable from the closed-port position to the open-port position by pushing the sleeve with a mill string. | 11-27-2014 |