Wells – Processes – Assembling well part
Reexamination Certificate
2005-06-08
2008-05-20
Thompson, Kenneth (Department: 3672)
Wells
Processes
Assembling well part
C166S227000, C166S222000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07373989
ABSTRACT:
The present invention generally provides apparatuses and methods for an improved shunt nozzle which is part of an alternative pathway for a slurry to by-pass an obstruction such as a sand bridge during gravel packing. In one embodiment, the nozzle has a hardened insert that lines a surface of a hole in the shunt and seats on a surface of a wall proximate the hole, thereby restraining movement of the insert relative to the shunt for welding an outer jacket to the shunt.
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Patterson & Sheridan LLP
Thompson Kenneth
Weatherford / Lamb, Inc.
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