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Multi-component disappearing tripping ball and method for making the same

US8327931B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 8, 2009
Grant dateDec 11, 2012
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Expiry dateOct 14, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/12104
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A tripping ball including two or more dissolution resistant parts of a ball and an adherent dissolvable material binding the two or more parts of the ball together. A method for making a tripping ball is also included.

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