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Selective agitation

US8167051B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 6, 2007
Grant dateMay 1, 2012
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Expiry dateMay 22, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B31/005
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A fluid actuated downhole tool for inducing movement of a downhole apparatus is described. The tool comprises a body for coupling to downhole apparatus, the body being adapted to accommodate now of fluid therethrough and including a flow-modifying arrangement for modifying the flow of fluid through the body. The flow-modifying arrangement is configurable in an inactive configuration and in an active configuration. The fluid activated tool is selectively operated from the surface by varying an operating condition which causes the flow through the tool to either bypass or flow through the flow-modifying arrangement to induce movement of the downhole apparatus.

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