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Method of manufacturing a well screen

US8176634B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 2, 2008
Grant dateMay 15, 2012
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Expiry dateOct 3, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49604
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

An expanded non-bonded mesh well screen. A method of manufacturing a well screen includes the steps of: expanding at least a portion of a screen jacket; and then securing the screen jacket onto a base pipe. A well screen system includes a base pipe and an at least partially expanded screen jacket surrounding the base pipe. The screen jacket is expanded prior to being positioned on the base pipe.

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