ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 21 -- United States Patent no. 12,442,268, issued on Oct. 14, was assigned to TALLY USA LLC (Houston).

"Packer bypass" was invented by Aaron Michael Benjamin Skeete (Katy, Texas).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "Described herein are embodiments of systems, apparatuses, and methods that include an improved packer bypass assembly. The packer bypass assembly includes a first end and a second end, where a primary bore extends between the first and second end. The packer bypass assembly further includes a bypass bore through which flow may travel separate from that in the primary bore. The bypass bore may include a check valve that only permits flow in one direction. By providin...