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Float sub with pressure-frangible plug

US10683728B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

INNOVEX DOWNHOLE SOLUTIONS, INC. · US

Inventors

Justin Kellner · Pearland, US
Stephen J. Chauffe · Diemelstraße, US
Wayland Dale Connelly · Conroe, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jun 26, 2018
Grant date	Jun 16, 2020
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jul 30, 2038

Classification

Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
CPC primaryE21B33/14
WIPO fieldCivil engineering
WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

An apparatus for use in a string of tubulars includes a first sub having a bore, a second sub attached to the first sub, the second sub having a bore in fluid communication with the bore of the first sub, and a barrier assembly having a frangible member that is configured to break by applying a fluid pressure to the barrier.

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