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Apparatus and method for orienting a wellbore servicing tool

US7886842B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 3, 2008
Grant dateFeb 15, 2011
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Expiry dateJul 24, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B43/119
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A wellbore servicing apparatus, comprising a first mandrel movable longitudinally along a central axis and rotatable about the central axis, an orienting member configured to selectively interfere with movement of the first mandrel along the central axis, and a second mandrel connected to the first mandrel and configured to rotate about the central axis when the first mandrel rotates about the central axis. A method of orienting a wellbore servicing tool, comprising connecting an orienting tool to the wellbore servicing tool, identifying a predetermined direction, increasing a pressure within the orienting tool, rotating a portion of the orienting tool in response to the increase in pressure within the orienting tool, and rotating the wellbore servicing tool in response to the rotating of the portion of the orienting tool.

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