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Drillable window assembly for controlling the geometry of a multilateral wellbore junction

US11448041B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 28, 2020
Grant dateSep 20, 2022
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Expiry dateAug 6, 2040

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  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B29/06
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

Provided, in one aspect, is a drillable window assembly. The drillable window assembly, in this aspect, includes a first precut casing joint, the first precut casing joint including a first casing tubular having two or more radially offset slots along an interior surface thereof, and a second precut casing joint coupled to the first precut casing joint, the second precut casing joint including a second casing tubular having a sidewall opening formed therein. The drillable window assembly, as contained within this aspect, further includes an outer sleeve surrounding the sidewall opening in the second casing tubular.

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