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Barrier member

US12123281B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Inventors

Matthew McCarthy · Broomfield, US
Steven Taitinger · Calgary, CA

Key dates

Filing date	Mar 18, 2022
Grant date	Oct 22, 2024
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Mar 18, 2042

Classification

Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
CPC primaryE21B33/12
WIPO fieldCivil engineering
WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

An apparatus for selectably sealing an interior bore of a completion string comprises an elongate body and has connectors for connecting the body in line with a completion string. An interior wall of the apparatus forms a bore through the elongate body. A rupturable barrier member fastened to and bridging the bore is deformable so as to permit passage therepast after being ruptured. The barrier member includes at a weakened path defining a leaf extending from a hinge portion narrower than the widest portion of the leaf.

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