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Dissolvable tool and method of dissolving same

US9068429B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 7, 2012
Grant dateJun 30, 2015
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Expiry dateApr 11, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B2200/08
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A dissolvable tool includes a body having at least a portion configured to dissolve in a fluid, and a barrier connected to the body. The barrier is configured to slidably fluidically seal to a structure that the body and the barrier are movable within to maintain a volume of the fluid between the barrier and the body while the barrier and the body are moved through the structure.

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