Wells – Packers or plugs – With detachable setting means
Reexamination Certificate
2006-12-12
2006-12-12
Gay, Jennifer H. (Department: 3672)
Wells
Packers or plugs
With detachable setting means
C166S383000, C166S373000, C166S194000, C166S182000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07147052
ABSTRACT:
Various embodiments of an improved downhole disconnect tool are provided, some of which may include a first housing releasably connected to a second housing, a first piston releasably connected to the first housing, and a second piston releasably connected to the second housing. Various fluid communication ports and ball seats may be provided in various combinations in the first and second pistons and in the second housing to enable remote control of the tool by circulating one or more balls into engagement with one or more of the ball seats to disconnect the first housing from the second housing, and thereby disconnect any structures connected to the first and second housings, respectively. Other features and aspects of the invention are also provided.
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Curington Tim
Gay Jennifer H.
Graudier Dale
Nava Robin
Schlumberger Technology Corp.
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