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Downhole plug drop tool

US9004185B2 · kind B2 · utility

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4References

18Claims

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Assignee

Baker Hughes Holdings LLC · US

Inventors

Paul Madero · Cypress, US
Clint Mickey · Canyon Lake, US
David Dolyniuk · Dickinson, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jan 5, 2012
Grant date	Apr 14, 2015
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Nov 10, 2033

Classification

Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
CPC primaryE21B34/142
WIPO fieldCivil engineering
WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A plug drop tool, including a body defining a chamber, a plug initially housed in the chamber and a member disposed with the body. The member is actuatable for selectively enabling communication between the chamber and an annulus at least partially defined by the body. The plug is movable into the annulus when the communication is enabled.

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