Wells – Conduit wall or specific conduit end structure – Downhole coupling or connector
Reexamination Certificate
2007-06-12
2007-06-12
Gay, Jennifer H (Department: 3672)
Wells
Conduit wall or specific conduit end structure
Downhole coupling or connector
C166S066000, C166S242700, C385S100000, C385S138000, C439S201000, C439S577000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10680053
ABSTRACT:
A gravel pack completion with fluid loss control and fiber optic wet connect. In a described embodiment, a system for completing a subterranean well includes multiple assemblies installed in a wellbore. Each assembly has a fiber optic line. The fiber optic lines are operatively connected to each other after the assemblies are installed in the wellbore.
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Grigsby Tommy
Techentien Bruce
Gay Jennifer H
Smith Marlin R.
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