Lateral well locator and reentry apparatus and method

Details Lateral well locator and reentry apparatus and method Lateral well locator and reentry apparatus and method

2009-04-02

2011-12-06

Bomar, Shane (Department: 3674)

Wells

Processes

With indicating, testing, measuring or locating

C166S169000, C166S117500, C166S242500, C166S050000, C166S313000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08069920

ABSTRACT:
A down-hole assembly used to locate an existing window in a main cased well bore and guide equipment through the window and into a lateral well bore after removal of a whip stock. The assembly includes a running tool with a convex section detachably connected to a concave section of a guide member. The running tool includes a window locator that locates the window. The guide member includes an inclined or wedge shaped portion for guiding tools or equipment through the window and into the lateral well bore so that remedial work can be carried out.

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