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Valves for use in wells

US6966380B2 · kind B2 · utility

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26Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateOct 24, 2003
Grant dateNov 22, 2005
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Expiry dateDec 23, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B2200/02
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A valve assembly to control the intake of fluid. The valve assembly has a valve body and a valve choke disposed therein. The valve choke has a choke bore through the interior of the valve choke. The valve choke has a plurality of orifices to the choke bore spaced at intervals along the valve choke. A seal is disposed between the valve body and valve choke. The valve system is operable to position the valve choke so that the seal is positioned between the valve body and the valve choke at the intervals between the plurality of orifices.

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