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Plug release system

US11142992B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Assignee

Baker Hughes Oilfield Operations LLC · US

Inventors

Ryan Faul · Houston, US
Marcelle H. Hedrick · Kingwood, US
Joseph Ramirez · Houston, US

Key dates

Filing date	Sep 9, 2020
Grant date	Oct 12, 2021
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Sep 9, 2040

Classification

Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
CPC primaryE21B33/165
WIPO fieldCivil engineering
WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A plug release system includes a tubular member having an outer surface and an inner surface defining a flow bore having a central longitudinal axis. A sleeve is positioned in the flow bore. The sleeve includes a first end having a radially outwardly extending annular lip, and a second end. A release mechanism is rotatably mounted in the tubular member radially offset from the central longitudinal axis. The release mechanism includes a sleeve support surface that selectively engages the radially extending annular lip. The release mechanism is rotatable between a first position wherein the sleeve maintains a plug in a retained configuration and a second position, wherein the sleeve releases the plug into the tubular member.

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