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Expandable sand screen and methods for use

US7134501B2 · kind B2 · utility

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16Claims
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Filing dateFeb 11, 2004
Grant dateNov 14, 2006
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Expiry dateFeb 11, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA45C3/00
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A particulate screen suitable for use in a wellbore. The particulate screen is expandable and may be at least partially formed of a bistable tubular. Also, a filter media may be combined with the bistable tubular to limit influx of particulates.

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