Wells – Conduit wall or specific conduit end structure – Downhole coupling or connector
Reexamination Certificate
2006-06-20
2006-06-20
Thompson, Kenneth (Department: 3672)
Wells
Conduit wall or specific conduit end structure
Downhole coupling or connector
C166S065100, C166S255200, C166S117600, C166S050000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07063143
ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides apparatus and methods for controlling and/or powering downhole components without the need for control and/or power lines extending from the components to the surface of the well and without the need for power or control lines to be inserted into the wellbore along with the components. In one aspect of the invention, a borehole is lined with a casing, the casing having at least one aperture disposed. Adjacent the aperture, on the outer surface of the casing, is a docking station, which is permanently attached to the casing and includes a socket. After the casing is installed in the borehole, a downhole component can be lowered into the wellbore. The downhole component is equipped with a connector extending from an outer surface thereof. The connector assembly is disposable through the aperture in the casing and, the connector assembly can be connected to the socket of docking station.
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Bouchard Michel
Brunet Charles G.
Brunnert David J.
Durst Doug
Haugen David M.
Patterson & Sheridan LLP
Thompson Kenneth
Weatherford/Lamb. Inc.
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