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Apparatus for controlling a well during drilling operations

US4108257A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 14, 1977
Grant dateAug 22, 1978
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Expiry dateSep 14, 1997

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B34/14
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A method and apparatus for use in controlling a well during drilling operations is disclosed. The method includes actuating a downhole packer and providing for flow in a controlled manner past the packer. The apparatus includes a packer and means for controlling flow past the packer. This abstract is neither intended to define the scope of the invention which, of course, is defined in the claims, nor is it intended to be limiting in anyway.

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