Patent ID: 9416609
Filing Date: 2016-08-16
CPC Classification: E21B

Claim Text:
1. A system for positioning a cutting or perforating tool, the system comprising: a first plurality of grooves disposed within an interior of a tubular member disposed within the wellbore, wherein the first plurality of grooves defines a first selected profile, wherein the first selected profile is defined by a first selected spacing of the first plurality of grooves; a first blade in communication with the cutting or perforating tool, wherein the first blade moves along an interior surface of the tubular member and comprises a first plurality of protruding members, and wherein the first plurality of protruding members define a first complementary profile configured to lock only within the first selected profile; a collar configured for direct attachment to an external surface of the cutting or perforating tool; a hinged arm, wherein the first blade and the collar are connected with the hinged arm, and wherein the first blade and the collar each comprise a single point of connection with the hinged arm; and a biasing member in communication with the first blade, wherein the biasing member continually biases the first blade toward the interior surface of the tubular member to cause locking of the first complementary profile within the first selected profile, wherein the cutting or perforating tool comprises a torch, a cutter, a perforating device, or combinations thereof, and wherein the cutting or perforating tool is selectively positioned to cut or perforate the tubular member, another tubular connected to the tubular member, a downhole tool, or combinations thereof.