Self-deflecting multilateral junction
US11668164B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 22, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jun 6, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 22, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B17/14
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Provided is a self-deflecting multilateral junction, a method, and a well system. The self-deflecting multilateral junction, in one aspect, includes a deflection device having an uphole end and a downhole end, the deflection device including a main tubular, a first flow path off the main tubular and operable to couple to a wellbore, a second flow path off the main tubular and operable to couple to a lateral wellbore, the second flow path having a lateral seal bore, and a deflecting ramp. The self-deflecting multilateral junction, according to this aspect, further includes a lateral stinger positioned within the main tubular and releasably coupled to the deflection device, the lateral stinger including a nose end configured to extend into the second flow path, a valve member, and a lateral seal for engaging the lateral seal bore.
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