This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent and 2 published patent applications. Top assignee: Kobold Corporation. Active years: 2026.
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Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2026
Title: Jeff Kennedy: Inventor of a Hydraulically Actuated Downhole Tool System
Introduction
Jeff Kennedy is an inventor associated with Calgary, Canada, and Kobold Corporation. His patent work addresses downhole equipment used to operate sleeve valves within casing strings.
Latest Patents
Kennedy is credited with 1 patent: “Downhole Tool System Comprising Hydraulically Actuated Shifting Assembly and Related Methods.” The invention describes a system with a locator tool, an anchor tool, and a shifting tool. Hydraulic actuation extends the locator’s engagement member to engage a shiftable inner sleeve and extends the anchor member to grip the casing wall. The shifting tool moves from an axially extended to a contracted configuration, enabling it to shift the sleeve.
Career Highlights
Kennedy’s listed invention focuses on coordinating sleeve engagement, casing-wall anchoring, and axial movement in a downhole tool system. This design is intended for use with sleeve valves installed in casing strings.
Collaborations
The provided information lists Mark Andreychuk and Per Angman as Kennedy’s coworkers. It does not specify their roles in the patent or the extent of their collaboration.
Conclusion
Jeff Kennedy’s patent describes a hydraulically actuated system for engaging and shifting a sleeve valve in a casing string, reflecting his contribution to downhole tool technology.
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