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Backoff sub and method for remotely backing off a target joint

US7980310B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 16, 2008
Grant dateJul 19, 2011
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Expiry dateJul 24, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B17/06
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A backoff sub includes a housing and a backoff facilitator at least partially within the housing. The backoff sub is a part of the string that is stuck and is capable of adding energy to the string within which the sub is disposed to facilitate backing off of a portion of that sting close to a stuck point of that string. A method is included.

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