Wells – Processes – Cementing – plugging or consolidating
Reexamination Certificate
2006-07-04
2006-07-04
Neuder, William (Department: 3672)
Wells
Processes
Cementing, plugging or consolidating
C166S070000, C166S117600, C166S386000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07069991
ABSTRACT:
Apparatus and method for controlling pressure surges in a wellbore. One embodiment provides a downhole surge control tool equipped with a fluid motivator. The fluid motivator may be, for example, any type of motor or a venturi. The fluid motivator motivates wellbore fluid through a bypass channel formed in the tool and then out an exhaust port of the tool.
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Gudmestad Tarald
Murray Mark J.
Moser, Patterson & Sheridan L.L.P.
Neuder William
Weatherford / Lamb, Inc.
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