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2009-02-09

2011-11-01

Wright, Giovanna (Department: 3672)

Wells

Above ground apparatus

With means for inserting fluid into well

C166S138000, C166S202000, C166S196000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08047278

ABSTRACT:
A method to connect a lifting assembly to a bore of a downhole tubular includes providing a communication tool to a distal end of the lifting assembly, the communication tool comprising a body assembly, an engagement assembly, a valve assembly and a seal assembly, sealingly engaging a first portion of the seal assembly in the bore of the downhole tubular, selectively permitting fluid to flow between the lifting assembly and the downhole tubular with the valve assembly, and disengaging the first portion of the seal assembly from the bore of the downhole tubular.

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