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Providing electrical isolation for a downhole device

US7007756B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 20, 2003
Grant dateMar 7, 2006
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Expiry dateMar 10, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B47/12
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

An isolation apparatus is provided between an electrical conductor and an electrically-activated well tool. The isolation apparatus has a blocking element to enable a signal having a first electrical polarity to pass through the element. The blocking element blocks a signal having a second electrical polarity.

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