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Molded end cap for oilfield screens

US8387802B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 2, 2010
Grant dateMar 5, 2013
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Expiry dateDec 2, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B21/065
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A filter screen to be used in conjunction with a shale shaker in removing solid matter from drilling fluids includes a filter plate having a plurality of perforations, a plurality of hold-down apertures, and a pair of end caps attached to the filter plate, wherein each end cap is configured to isolate the hold down apertures from the plurality of perforations.

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