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Wellhead isolation tool and method of fracturing a well

US7493944B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 23, 2004
Grant dateFeb 24, 2009
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Expiry dateNov 18, 2025

Classification

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

Abstract

A wellhead assembly is provided including a first tubular member, a hanger mounted within the first tubular member and an annular member coupled to the outer surface of the hanger. The assembly also includes a second tubular member mounted to the annular member and surrounding a portion of the hanger. A method is also provided for fracturing a well requiring coupling a tubing mandrel hanger to a casing, the hanger having a central bore, coupling an annular nut on a portion of the outer surface of the hanger, mounting a tubular member having a flange over the hanger and on the flange, and applying fluids though the bore formed though the hanger for fracturing the well.

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