Wells – Processes – Perforating – weakening – bending or separating pipe at an...
Reexamination Certificate
2011-03-15
2011-03-15
Thompson, Kenneth (Department: 3672)
Wells
Processes
Perforating, weakening, bending or separating pipe at an...
C166S055100, C166S055200
Reexamination Certificate
active
07905286
ABSTRACT:
Apparatus and methods for forming and sealing a hole in the sidewall of a borehole are provided. The method may include conveying a carrier into the borehole, forming the hole in the sidewall using a bit, and sealing at least a portion of the hole by leaving at least a portion of the bit in the hole. An apparatus includes a carrier conveyable into the borehole, and a bit disposed on the carrier that forms the hole in a sidewall, the bit including a sealing portion that seals at least a portion of the hole.
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Michaels John M.
Moody Michael J.
Baker Hughes Incorporated
Cantor & Colburn LLP
Thompson Kenneth
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