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Well string cutting apparatus

US4646826A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 29, 1985
Grant dateMar 3, 1987
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Expiry dateJul 29, 2005

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B29/005
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A well cutting tool for cutting casing in a well bore having a cutter body and at least one cutting arm pivotally mounted in a longitudinally extending slot of the cutter body. The cutting arm has removable and replaceable cutting inserts positioned along its outer front surface and its lower end surface. A removable and replaceable projection on the upper end of the cutter arm is provided for contact by a fluid pressure actuated piston for outward pivoting of the cutter arm into cutting position.

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