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Expandable mill and methods of use

US8905126B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 16, 2011
Grant dateDec 9, 2014
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Expiry dateFeb 16, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B37/02
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

In some embodiments, apparatus useful for cleaning at least part of the interior surface of a generally cylindrically-shaped member disposed in a subterranean well includes a housing and a plurality of retractable mill blades supported on the housing and movable from an initial retracted position to an extended position and thereafter to a final retracted position.

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