Frangible pressure control plug, actuatable tool including the plug, and method thereof
US8910717B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 1, 2011 |
| Grant date | Dec 16, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 26, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B34/063
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A frangible pressure control plug includes a first portion of a body adjacent a first end of the plug. A second portion of the body adjacent a second end of the plug. The second portion attached to the first portion in a first condition. A groove in the body interposed between the first portion and the second portion. A bore within the body passing through the first end and the first portion and inaccessible from the second end and wherein, fluid communication between the bore and the groove is prevented in the first condition and allowed in a second condition. Also included is a method of actuating a tool.
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