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Buoyancy assist tool with floating piston

US11105166B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 27, 2019
Grant dateAug 31, 2021
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Expiry dateAug 27, 2039

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  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B2200/08
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A downhole apparatus comprises a casing string with a fluid barrier connected in the casing string. A degradable plug is positioned in the casing string above the fluid barrier. The degradable plug and fluid barrier define upper and lower ends of a buoyancy chamber in the casing string. The degradable plug may be degraded to leave an open bore through the casing string after the casing string is lowered into a wellbore.

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