Wells – Processes – Producing the well
Reexamination Certificate
2006-11-14
2006-11-14
Thompson, Kenneth (Department: 3672)
Wells
Processes
Producing the well
C166S207000, C166S227000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07134501
ABSTRACT:
A particulate screen suitable for use in a wellbore. The particulate screen is expandable and may be at least partially formed of a bistable tubular. Also, a filter media may be combined with the bistable tubular to limit influx of particulates.
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Bixenman Patrick W.
Hackworth Matthew R.
Johnson Craig D.
Castano Jaime A.
McEnaney Kevin P.
Someren Robert A. Van
Thompson Kenneth
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