Flow control sleeve, method and system
US12084945B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 12, 2023 |
| Grant date | Sep 10, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 12, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B2200/06
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A flow control configuration including a housing, and a port sleeve disposed therein having a first positively restrained position, a second positively restrained position, and a third positively restrained position within the housing. The configuration includes a first releaser associated with the first position, and a second releaser associated with the second position. A method for controlling flow including landing a first object on a seat in the port sleeve, shifting the port sleeve to the second position thereby aligning a port and an opening. The method further includes landing a second object on a second object seat within the housing and shifting the port sleeve to the third position. A borehole system includes the flow control configuration disposed within or as a part of a string in a borehole.
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