Downhole tool and method of use

摘要

Embodiments of the disclosure pertain to a composite slip for a downhole tool, the composite slip having a circular slip body having one-piece configuration with at least partial connectivity around the entire circular slip body, and at least two grooves disposed therein. In aspects, the slip body may be made from one of filament wound material, fiberglass cloth wound material, and molded fiberglass composite.

主权项

1. A downhole tool useable for isolating sections of a wellbore, the downhole tool comprising:
a composite mandrel having at least one set of threads; a composite slip disposed about the composite mandrel, the composite slip further comprising a circular slip body having one-piece configuration with at least partial connectivity around the entire circular slip body, and at least two grooves disposed therein; a seal element; and a composite member disposed about the mandrel and in engagement with the seal element, wherein the composite member is made of a first material and comprises a first portion and a second portion, wherein the first portion comprises at least one groove, and wherein a second material is bonded to the first portion and at least partially fills into the at least one groove, wherein setting of the downhole tool in the wellbore includes at least a portion of the composite slip in gripping engagement with a surrounding tubular, and the seal element also disposed about the mandrel sealingly engaged with the surrounding tubular.