Odfjell Drilling has been granted a patent for a drill pipe mountable wellbore cleaning tool apparatus. The apparatus includes a support sleeve, centralizers, debris cleaning tools, and locking clamps to prevent longitudinal movement along the drill pipe joint. GlobalData’s report on Odfjell Drilling gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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According to GlobalData’s company profile on Odfjell Drilling, Underwater drilling platforms was a key innovation area identified from patents. Odfjell Drilling's grant share as of May 2024 was 57%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Drill pipe mountable wellbore cleaning tool apparatus
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11988070B2) discloses a drill pipe mountable wellbore cleaning tool apparatus designed to facilitate the removal of debris from a wellbore during drilling operations. The apparatus includes a drill pipe joint with a support sleeve mounted between its end portions, centralizers attached to the sleeve, and debris cleaning tools positioned between the centralizers. The apparatus also features locking clamps that restrict longitudinal movement of the support sleeve relative to the drill pipe joint, ensuring efficient debris removal.
Furthermore, the patent describes a method for cleaning a well using the disclosed apparatus. The method involves mounting the support sleeve to the drill pipe joint, attaching centralizers and debris cleaning tools, and locking clamps to restrict movement. The drill pipe joint is then added to a drill string, and the wellbore is cleaned using the apparatus. The method also includes transferring the joint from a horizontal to a vertical position and positioning it next to the drill string for effective cleaning. Overall, the patented apparatus and method aim to enhance the cleaning process in wellbores during drilling operations, improving efficiency and reducing downtime.
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