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Use of helically wound tubular structure in the downhole environment

US6679334B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 30, 2001
Grant dateJan 20, 2004
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Expiry dateMay 30, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B43/10
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A system that is useable in a subterranean well includes conveying an elongated strip from a surface of the well downhole into the well; and spirally wrapping the strip to form a tubular structure in the well.

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