Wells – Processes – Operating valve – closure – or changeable restrictor in a well
Reexamination Certificate
2002-03-05
2004-02-17
Bagnell, David (Department: 3672)
Wells
Processes
Operating valve, closure, or changeable restrictor in a well
C166S320000, C166S326000, C166S133000, C251S061100, C251S061000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06691786
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of Invention
The present invention relates to the field of flow control. More specifically, the invention relates to a device and method for controlling flow using an inflatable element.
2. Related Art
Oil companies are continually improving their recovery systems to produce oil and gas more efficiently and economically from sources that are continually more difficult to exploit, without significantly increasing the cost to the consumer. One area in which the industry has strived for improvement is in the area of flow control. Other industries have significant needs for improved flow control as well.
SUMMARY
In general, according to one embodiment, the present invention provides an inflatable flow control device. Other features and embodiments will become apparent from the following description, the drawings, and the claims.
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Bagnell David
Bomar T Shane
Echols Brigitte Jeffery
Griffin Jeffrey
Schlumberger Technology Corp.
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