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Sealing spring mechanism for a subterranean well

US7428928B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 5, 2004
Grant dateSep 30, 2008
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Expiry dateAug 8, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B33/1208
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A technique includes deploying a spring downhole, energizing the spring and using the energized spring to form an annular barrier in the well. The spring may be energized prior to being run downhole or after being run downhole, depending on the particular embodiment of the invention.

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