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Self-anchoring cementing wiper plug

US6951246B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 14, 2003
Grant dateOct 4, 2005
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Expiry dateDec 26, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B33/16
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A self-retaining cementing wiper plug has two or more steel or carbide tipped holddown fingers or slips extending radially outward from the plug for engaging the inner surface of the casing and preventing the plug from moving uphole over time and potentially interfering with other downhole apparatus such as a pump.

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