Downhole fluid communication apparatus and method
US8561686B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 5, 2011 |
| Grant date | Oct 22, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 5, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B33/1216
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A probe for establishing fluid communication between a downhole tool and a subterranean formation is provided. The downhole tool is positioned in a wellbore penetrating the subterranean formation. The probe includes a platform operatively connected to the downhole tool, at least one packer operatively connected to the platform, the packer having at least one hole extending therethrough and at least one embedded member disposed in the packer for enhancing the operation of the packer as it is pressed against the wellbore wall.
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