Slip segment for a downhole tool
AssigneeInnovex Downhole Solutions, Inc.
InventorsJustin Kellner, Joshua Magill
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Abstract
An insert for a slip of a downhole tool including a base, a first button, a second button, and a connecting member. The first and second buttons extend from the base and are configured to engage an inner diameter surface of a tubular. The connecting member extends from the base and is positioned between the first button and the second button.
Claims17
An insert for a slip of a downhole tool, comprising:
- a base defining an inner surface, wherein the base is configured to be embedded into the slip of the downhole tool;
- a first button extending from the base, away from the inner surface, and configured to engage an inner diameter surface of a tubular;
- a second button extending from the base, away from the inner surface, and configured to engage the inner diameter surface of the tubular;
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- a connecting member extending from the base and positioned between the first button and the second button, wherein the base defines a groove configured to be embedded in the slip, wherein the groove extends from the inner surface of the base toward the first button, the connecting member, or both, wherein the first button defines a diameter, and wherein a maximum lateral thickness of the connecting member is less than the diameter of the first button.
An insert for a slip of a downhole tool, comprising:
- a base defining an inner surface, wherein the base is configured to be embedded into the slip of the downhole tool;
- a first button extending from the base, away from the inner surface, and configured to engage an inner diameter surface of a tubular;
- a second button extending from the base, away from the inner surface, and configured to engage the inner diameter surface of the tubular;
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- a connecting member extending from the base and positioned between the first button and the second button, wherein the base defines a groove configured to be embedded in the slip, wherein the groove extends from the inner surface of the base toward the first button, the connecting member, or both, and
- wherein an outer surface of the first button comprises a radius of curvature as proceeding circumferentially toward the second button, and wherein the radius of curvature is within about 10% of a radius of curvature of the inner diameter surface of the tubular.
A slip segment for a downhole tool, comprising:
- an arcuate body;
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- an insert comprising:
- a base at least partially embedded within an outer surface of the body;
- a first button extending outward from the base and configured to engage an inner diameter of a tubular;
- a second button extending outward from the base and configured to engage the inner diameter of the tubular;
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- a connecting member extending outward from the base and positioned between the first button and the second button,
- wherein the base defines a plurality of grooves formed therein, wherein a portion of the body is positioned within the grooves, wherein an outer surface of the first button comprises a radius of curvature as proceeding circumferentially toward the second button, and wherein the radius of curvature is within about 10% of a radius of curvature of the inner diameter of the tubular.
The slip segment of 9, wherein the connecting member is embedded within the body, such that a portion of the body is between the buttons and over the connecting member.
An insert for a slip of a downhole tool, comprising:
- a base defining an inner surface, wherein the base is configured to be positioned in the slip of the downhole tool;
- a first button extending from the base, away from the inner surface, and configured to engage an inner diameter surface of a tubular;
- a second button extending from the base, away from the inner surface, and configured to engage the inner diameter surface of the tubular;
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- a connecting member extending from the base and positioned between the first button and the second button, wherein an outer surface of the first button is curved as proceeding toward the second button.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.