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Ball dropping tool method and apparatus

US7537052B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 16, 2007
Grant dateMay 26, 2009
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Expiry dateOct 16, 2027

Classification

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

Abstract

In one embodiment a method and apparatus for an improved ball dropper is provided. 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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