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Subsurface well apparatus having improved operator means and method of using same

US4026362A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 23, 1975
Grant dateMay 31, 1977
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Expiry dateMay 23, 1995

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B2200/04
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A surface-controlled wire-line retrieval subsurface safety valve apparatus and method of utilizing the safety valve having a rotatable ball closure element and a movable operator mechanism that controls the operating stroke when the valve is operably installed as well as moving the ball and seat into sealing engagement.

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