Wells – Processes – Producing the well
Reexamination Certificate
2011-01-25
2011-01-25
Thompson, Kenneth (Department: 3672)
Wells
Processes
Producing the well
C166S068000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07874368
ABSTRACT:
A progressive cavity pump system. In an embodiment, the system comprises a tubing string disposed within a borehole. The tubing string including a seating nipple disposed at a predetermined depth in the tubing string. In addition, the system comprises a stator positioned within the tubing string. The stator includes a radially outer housing having an upper end and a lower end, a radially inner liner having a helical-shaped inner surface, a seating mandrel coupled to the upper end of the housing. Further, the system comprises a seal element disposed about the seating mandrel. The seal element forms a static seal with the inner surface of the seating nipple.
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Conley & Rose, P.C.
Loikith Catherine
National Oilwell Varco L.P.
Thompson Kenneth
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