Step ratchet fracture window system

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8616285
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12980021

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The present invention is to an internal sleeve slidably received within a tubular housing. The sleeve and outer housing have windows that selectively align. Movement of the sleeve within the housing is controlled by a ball passing through the interior of the sleeve to activate a ratchet that allows the sleeve to move a set amount under the influence of a spring. A split seat at a lower end of the housing traps after a set number of balls have passed through the housing. A number of similar tools can be used to provide openings at various points that include coordinated ratchet steps so that only one tool at a time opens for fracturing or other purposes. A reverse flow causes a ball to impinge upon the next higher ball seat and thereby opening the seat to provide a full bore flow passage through the tool.

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INNOVEX DOWNHOLE SOLUTIONS LLC19120 KENSWICK DR HUMBLE TX 77338

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Sommers, Michael T Beggs, US 10 175
Tinker, Donald W Rapid City, US 10 132

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