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Retaining and isolating mechanisms for magnets in a magnetic cleaning tool

US8353349B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 18, 2010
Grant dateJan 15, 2013
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Expiry dateMar 10, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B37/00
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A magnetic retrieval tool used for collecting metallic debris and material from within a wellbore or other surrounding downhole tubular. The tool includes a tool mandrel. A removable insert resides upon the tool mandrel. The insert retains a plurality of individual magnets in a fixed array or matrix surrounding the mandrel.

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