MUMBAI, India, June 19 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202527096003 A) filed by Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. on October 06, 2025, for Linear Escapement For A Subterranean Valve.
Inventor includes Reid, Michael.
The application for the patent was published on June 05, 2026, under issue no. 23/2026.
Abstract: A linear escapement mechanism is provided for actuating a downhole tool in a controlled and predictable manner, such as in response to a certain number of pressure cycles. In an example, the actuator includes an escapement sleeve axially moveable with respect to an actuator housing. The escapement sleeve has a plurality of axially-arranged escapement teeth. A rocker secured within the actuator housing has opposing first and second pallets. An operating sleeve is reciprocable to rock the rocker back and forth to alternately move the opposing first and second pallets into engagement with the escapement sleeve as the escapement sleeve advances axially in an actuating direction.
Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication.
