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System for completing and maintaining lateral wells

US4838353A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 2, 1988
Grant dateJun 13, 1989
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Expiry dateAug 2, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B43/305
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A system for conducting operations in a well penetrating laterally into a subsurface producing formation. A first string extends from the surface down the well through a downhole pump and then a special tee-like fitting to the lower end of the well. A second string extends from the surface to the side connection in the special fitting. A downhole pump is located in the first string above the fitting.

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