Method and apparatus for well tubular flotation
US12173574B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 7, 2023 |
| Grant date | Dec 24, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 7, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B43/10
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A wellbore tubular flotation device comprises a housing having a locking element disposed thereon. The housing is shaped to move through an interior of a wellbore tubular segment. The locking element is shaped to engage the interior of the wellbore tubular segment. The locking element comprises a locking mechanism configured to urge the locking element into contact with the interior of the wellbore tubular. A burst disk is engaged with the housing and is shaped to close the tubular segment to fluid flow. A release mechanism is configured to reverse the urging of the locking mechanism when a release tool is moved through the housing.
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