Apparatus, system and method for installing boreholes from a main wellbore
US7669672B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 23, 2006 |
| Grant date | Mar 2, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 20, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B23/006
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
The present application is directed an apparatus for installing boreholes in the formation surrounding a main wellbore, the apparatus comprising an indexing tool comprising an indexing deflector and a deflector shoe; the deflector shoe comprising an opening therethrough configured to receive a borehole forming member; wherein the indexing deflector is configured to direct the deflector shoe from a first setting to at least a second setting for the installation of boreholes at each setting through said opening; to methods employing the apparatus, and methods for using the indexing tool to locate and access boreholes.
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