Flow diverter
US8251144B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 8, 2005 |
| Grant date | Aug 28, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 18, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B43/25
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A downhole tool comprises a body defining a fluid inlet and two or more fluid outlets. A valve arrangement cycles the proportion of fluid directed from the inlet to each of the outlets. One of the outlets may be associated with a fluid pressure responsive device, such as a cleaning blade.
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