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Remotely activated downhole apparatus and methods

US8616276B2 · kind B2 · utility

39Cited by

10References

17Claims

0Family size

Assignee

Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. · US

Inventors

Timothy R. Tips · Houston, US
James R. Longbottom · Whitesboro, US
Ricky L. Covington · Frisco, US
Michael Linley Fripp · Carrollton, US
Lonnie Carl Helms · Humble, US
Frank Acosta · Duncan, US
Nicholas Frederick Budler · Claremore, US
John Key · Duncan, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jul 11, 2011
Grant date	Dec 31, 2013
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Feb 22, 2032

Classification

Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
CPC primaryE21B2200/06
WIPO fieldCivil engineering
WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

An apparatus includes an impervious body, a sealing element, an energy source, and a trigger. The impervious body is configured to prevent passage of fluid therethrough. The sealing element is disposed about the impervious body. The energy source is operationally connected to the sealing element. The trigger is configured to transfer energy from the energy source to the sealing element. The trigger is activated, at least in part, by receiving a signal transmitted through the impervious body.

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