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Tubing retrievable surface controlled subsurface safety valve

US4201363A · kind A · utility

19Cited by
8References
12Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJul 17, 1978
Grant dateMay 6, 1980
Priority date
Expiry dateJul 17, 1998

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/1789
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

Disclosed is a tubing retrievable surface controlled subsurface safety valve having provisions for blocking communication of control fluid to the valve's pressure responsive operator and for locking the valve open in the event of valve failure. This abstract of the disclosure is neither intended to define the scope of the invention which, of course, is measured by the claims nor is it intended to limit the invention in any way.

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