Ball drop wireline adapter kit
US10920523B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 14, 2018 |
| Grant date | Feb 16, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 13, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B33/1293
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A downhole tool includes an outer sleeve and an inner sleeve positioned at least partially within the outer sleeve. An impediment is positioned at least partially within the inner sleeve. A first retainer is positioned at least partially within the inner sleeve. The first retainer is configured to prevent the impediment from passing therethrough when a force on the impediment is less than a predetermined amount. The impediment, the first retainer, or both is/are configured to allow the impediment to pass through the first retainer when the force on the impediment is greater than the predetermined amount. A second retainer is configured to actuate between a first position and a second position. The second retainer in the first position is configured to prevent the impediment from passing through the first retainer. The second retainer in the second position is configured to allow the impediment to pass through the first retainer.
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