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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 06, 2026
Filed:
Jun. 21, 2024
Baker Hughes Oilfield Operations Llc, Houston, TX (US);
Jason Harper, Cypress, TX (US);
Zhihui Zhang, Katy, TX (US);
BAKER HUGHES OILFIELD OPERATIONS LLC, Houston, TX (US);
Abstract
An activator including a body surface layer with a stress of at least 200 Mega Pascals (MPa), and a trigger extending from the body to release the stress in the body. A downhole tool, including a first component, a second component that is movable relative to the first component, and an activator disposed to prevent movement between the first and second components, the activator having a surface layer with a stress of at least 200 Mega Pascals (MPa). A barrier tool, including a tubular housing, a mass of material having a surface with a stress of at least 200 MPa within the housing to prevent fluid flowing through the housing, a trigger extending from the mass, and a trigger breaker movable relative to the trigger. A method including applying an input to an activator, disturbing the trigger with the input, and comminuting the body by releasing the stress therein.