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Innovex Downhole Solutions, Inc.

Jason Voss

Justin C Kellner

Jeffery Kitzman

Brent Driller

Bryan Sims

A downhole valve includes a housing, and a sleeve positioned within the housing. The sleeve has a first axial end, a second axial end, and a seat positioned between the first and second ends. The sleeve defines an opening facing in a radial direction. The sleeve prevents fluid flow in an opposite radial direction, away from the opening. The valve also includes a retaining element coupled to or integral with the sleeve, and a first obstructing member positioned in the sleeve and movable between the seat and the retaining element. In a first position, the first obstructing member engages the seat and prevents fluid flow through the housing. In a second position, the first obstructing member is separated apart from the seat such that at least a portion of the opening is axially between the first obstructing member and the first obstructing member.

Ball-type downhole valve

A valve assembly for use in a wellbore includes a housing defining a bore that extends axially therethrough, a valve seat positioned in the housing, and a valve element movably positioned in the housing. The valve seat and the valve element are concentric to one another, but non-concentric with the housing, such that a centerline defined through the valve seat and the valve element is offset from a central axis of the housing. The valve element is linearly actuatable relative to the housing between a closed position in which the valve element engages the valve seat and blocks the bore and an open position in which the valve element permits flow of fluid therethrough.

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Houston, TX, United States of America

Jason Voss