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Annular flow safety valve and methods

US6435282B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateOct 17, 2000
Grant dateAug 20, 2002
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Expiry dateOct 17, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B34/066
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

The present inventions contemplate improved annular flow safety valve apparatus and methods in which the valve comprises a bi-directional self-contained electromechanically operated valve assembly including a moveable seal, power source, electric motor, and control system, capable of operating with or without power or control inputs from the surface.

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