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Downhole robots and methods of using same

US9359841B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 23, 2012
Grant dateJun 7, 2016
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Expiry dateJul 21, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B23/001
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A wellbore workstring. The workstring comprises a tubular string and a plurality of robots coupled to the tubular string. The robots establish a wireless communication network within a wellbore and deploy actuators to move themselves relative to the tubular string.

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