Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Mechanical bi-directional isolation valve
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Application No.: US12112092Application Date: 2008-04-30
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Publication No.: US09784057B2Publication Date: 2017-10-10
- Inventor: Sam S. Lloyd , Michael R. Reaves , Don C. Gramlich
- Applicant: Sam S. Lloyd , Michael R. Reaves , Don C. Gramlich
- Applicant Address: US TX Houston
- Assignee: WEATHERFORD TECHNOLOGY HOLDINGS, LLC
- Current Assignee: WEATHERFORD TECHNOLOGY HOLDINGS, LLC
- Current Assignee Address: US TX Houston
- Agency: Patterson & Sheridan, LLP
- Main IPC: E21B21/10
- IPC: E21B21/10 ; E21B34/10 ; E21B34/14 ; E21B34/00

Abstract:
A valve having a sealing surface that is rotated 90 degrees on axial floating hinge assemblies is provided. A sleeve moves into position to protect the valve mechanism when the valve is in an open position. A sleeve locks the valve sealing element in place in either a closed or open position. The valve may be used during drilling of wells to prevent flow into the casing when the drill pipe and bit are raised above the valve.
Public/Granted literature
- US20090272539A1 Mechanical Bi-Directional Isolation Valve Public/Granted day:2009-11-05
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