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Device for selective movement of well tools and also a method of using same

US7857065B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 18, 2006
Grant dateDec 28, 2010
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Expiry dateJan 8, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF04B17/046
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A device for use in the selective movement of a well tool in or through at least a portion of a pipe string. The portion of the pipe string being provided with a plurality of electromagnets which are arranged to produce a magnetic field in order to move the well tool within the portion of the pipe string by means of magnetic influence on the well tool. A method for selective movement of a well tool in or through at least a portion of a pipe string.

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