Patent · US Expired

Cable retrieving tool

US4225173A · kind A · utility

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9Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 5, 1979
Grant dateSep 30, 1980
Priority date
Expiry dateFeb 5, 1999

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B31/125
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A cable retrieving tool has helically arranged blades periodically terminating in teeth. Once the cable to be retrieved is engaged the tool is rotated as it is lowered to more securely grapple the cable by the teeth before it is withdrawn from the well.

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