System and method for wireless control of well bore equipment
US11255169B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 13, 2018 |
| Grant date | Feb 22, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 30, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B2200/06
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
There is provided an apparatus for controlling flow in a well bore, comprising: a housing defining a fluid passage; a flow control device sealing an outlet of said fluid passage; an actuator for manipulating said flow controller control device to an open condition to permit fluid flow through said outlet; a controller for selectively activating said actuator; an acoustic receiver in communication with said controller, said acoustic receiver configured to receive acoustic signals comprising programming instructions for said controller.
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