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Downhole tool and method

US9759038B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 15, 2013
Grant dateSep 12, 2017
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Expiry dateJun 13, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B2200/06
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A downhole tool (10) and method for controlling fluid flow into and/or from a formation zone (FZ), the downhole tool (10) comprising a sliding sleeve device (12) disposed between, and forming a fluid coupling between a first screen (14) and a second screen (16), the sliding sleeve device (12) configured to provide axial fluid communication between the screens (14, 16) and to provide selective lateral passage of fluid through the screens (14, 16) into a throughbore (24,36,42) of the downhole tool (10).

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