Frac ball dispenser
US11242723B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 21, 2019 |
| Grant date | Feb 8, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 27, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B33/068
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Frac ball dispensers as well systems and methods employing such are disclosed. Configurations for remotely moving the frac ball dispensers in the vicinity of an open wellhead as well as remotely activating and verifying the dispensement of frac balls from the dispensers into the open wellhead are specifically provided. Configurations of frac ball dispensers to control access to frac balls therein as well as the dispensement of frac balls therefrom are also provided.
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