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Drop ball catcher apparatus

US6920930B2 · kind B2 · utility

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24Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateDec 10, 2002
Grant dateJul 26, 2005
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Expiry dateDec 21, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B23/0413
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A drop ball catcher apparatus for use with downhole tools in oil well drilling and installation operations. A drop ball catcher apparatus is used to receive and stow a drop ball ejected from a ball-actuated downhole tool.

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