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Downhole tool

US11512560B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 31, 2019
Grant dateNov 29, 2022
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Expiry dateJul 31, 2039

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  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B2200/06
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A downhole tool which allows the selective operation of a second fluid pressure activated tool below a first fluid pressure activated tool on a tool string in a well. The downhole tool has a piston sleeve moveable inside a cylindrical body between a first position in which a small flow area is provided through the tool and a second position in which a larger flow area is provided. The piston sleeve is held in the first position by a magnet and the first fluid pressure activated tool can be operated by increasing fluid pressure above the tool up to a cracking pressure level which matches the pulling strength of the magnet. Increasing fluid pressure to the cracking pressure therefore selectively moves the piston sleeve to the second position in which the second fluid pressure activated tool can be operated. The downhole tool is resettable.

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