Anton K Arnt

20160245028, Aug 25, 2016

Aug 7, 2015

15/026144

- Houston TX, US
ANTON KELLEY ARNT - DALLAS TX, US

E21B 23/00
E21B 3/02
E21B 33/08

In accordance with presently disclosed embodiments, systems and methods for setting or removing an internal component of a rotating control device (RCD) via a pulling tool are provided. The pulling tool includes keys that extend outward for engaging with an inner surface of the internal component. The keys are spring loaded so that as the pulling tool is pressed through the internal component, the keys collapse inward until the keys are moved into a mating internal groove profile on the inner surface of the component. The pulling tool is able to selectively engage with and release from the component, both when the component is disposed in the RCD and when outside the RCD. This facilitates a mechanized installation and/or removal of the internal component from the RCD without relying on a friction force and without applying a torque or providing hydraulic fluid to the pulling tool.

20150308205, Oct 29, 2015

Dec 28, 2012

14/646859

- Houston TX, US
Anton K. Arnt - Dallas TX, US

E21B 21/10
E21B 21/00
E21B 7/12

Disclosed embodiments include a surge relief system for a bottom hole assembly (BHA) and drill bit on an offshore drill string. One embodiment includes flow passages and external ports arranged to manage flow of wellbore fluids during sudden movements of the BHA and drill bit caused by waves. A first relief valve in the first flow passage is disposed to activate at a predetermined pressure to allow flow therethrough. Additional flow passages and pressure relief valves may be sequentially positioned along the length of the BHA/drill bit system to further assist in a managed bleed of pressurized fluid through the surge relief system. The sequential pressure relief valves may have activation pressures that sequentially increase or decrease.

20150308253, Oct 29, 2015

Nov 21, 2013

14/646497

- Houston TX, US
Tristan Lloyd Jesse - Dallas TX, US
Anton Kelley Arnt - Dallas TX, US
Raymond Bullock - Hoveton Norfolk, GB

E21B 44/00
E21B 3/02
E21B 33/02

In accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure, a drilling system comprises a rotating control device (RCD). A plurality of sensors included in or in proximity to the RCD are configured to detect drilling conditions associated with the RCD during a drilling operation. A control system is configured to determine an adjustment to a drilling parameter based on the drilling conditions.