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Bottom hole assembly retrieval for casing-while-drilling operations using a tethered float valve

US10036222B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 9, 2016
Grant dateJul 31, 2018
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Expiry dateSep 9, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B34/10
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A bottom hole assembly for a casing-while-drilling operation utilizes a tethered float valve to retrieve the bottom hole assembly after the casing string has been positioned at a desired wellbore depth.

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