Wells – Processes – Cementing – plugging or consolidating
Reexamination Certificate
2005-12-13
2005-12-13
Neuder, William (Department: 3672)
Wells
Processes
Cementing, plugging or consolidating
C166S156000, C166S177400, C166S242100
Reexamination Certificate
active
06973969
ABSTRACT:
Methods and apparatus for preventing or limiting the rotation of downhole tools, such as cementing plugs, in a casing string during drillout. The apparatus includes an outer case and a radially expandable sleeve disposed therein. The sleeves will engage cementing plugs received therein. The sleeves radially expand when cementing plugs are received therein to grippingly engage the outer case and prevent or limit rotation thereof during drillout.
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Badalamenti Anthony M.
Roddy Craig W.
Kent Robert A.
McAfee & Taft P.C.
Neuder William
Roddy Craig W.
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