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Packer with integral cleaning device

US7048055B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 10, 2003
Grant dateMay 23, 2006
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Expiry dateJul 10, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B37/00
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

The present invention generally relates to methods and apparatus for sealing a tubular. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a packer having a body, a sealing element, and a cleaning device operatively connected to the body. In one aspect, the apparatus may clean a surface of the tubular before the sealing element expanded into contact therewith.

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