Downhole tool with a releasable shroud at a downhole tip thereof
US12203344B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 10, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jan 21, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 10, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B43/14
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Provided is a downhole tool, a y-block, a well system, and a method for forming a well system. The downhole tool, in one aspect, includes a bottom hole assembly (BHA) having an uphole end and a downhole end, and a shroud positioned around and proximate the downhole end of the BHA, the shroud operable to slide relative to the BHA. The downhole tool, in this aspect, may further include one or more shear features coupling the shroud to the downhole end of the BHA.
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