Window mill and whipstock connector for a resource exploration and recovery system
US11162315B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 25, 2020 |
| Grant date | Nov 2, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 25, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B23/01
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A window cutting system includes a window mill having a body including a connector member, a tip portion, and a plurality of blades arranged between the connector member and the tip portion. Each of the plurality of blades supports a plurality of cutting elements. A lug pocket is formed in at least one of the plurality of blades adjacent the plurality of cutting elements. A whipstock connector detachably coupled to the window mill. The whipstock connector including an outer surface and an inner surface, and at least one lug projecting radially inwardly from the inner surface. The at least one lug is selectively received by the lug pocket to connect the whipstock connector to the window mill.
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