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Downhole centralizer

US10865606B2 · kind B2 · utility

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24Claims

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Assignee

IMPACT SELECTOR INTERNATIONAL, LLC · US

Inventors

James Patrick Massey · Breckenridge, US
Brandon Martin · Forney, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jun 18, 2019
Grant date	Dec 15, 2020
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jun 18, 2039

Classification

Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
CPC primaryE21B47/092
WIPO fieldCivil engineering
WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A downhole centralizer operable to be coupled with a tool string and conveyed within a downhole passage, wherein the downhole passage is a wellbore or a tubular member disposed in the wellbore. The downhole centralizer may have a plurality of arms that are operable to move against a sidewall of the downhole passage to centralize at least a portion of the tool string within the downhole passage, impart an intended force against the sidewall of the downhole passage, and maintain the intended force substantially constant while the tool string is conveyed along the downhole passage and an inner diameter of the downhole passage changes.

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