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Ball dropping tool method and apparatus

US7281589B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 27, 2006
Grant dateOct 16, 2007
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Expiry dateJul 27, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B33/068
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

One embodiment includes a method and apparatus for an improved ball dropper. In one embodiment the method and apparatus can be used to drop various objects into the well bore from the rig. In one embodiment, when the well is pressurized the tool can be loaded with one or more items to be dropped.

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