Wells – Processes – With explosion or breaking container to implode
Reexamination Certificate
2007-05-03
2010-10-12
Bates, Zakiya W. (Department: 3676)
Wells
Processes
With explosion or breaking container to implode
C166S055200, C166S063000, C166S177500, C166S298000, C166S307000, C166S308100
Reexamination Certificate
active
07810569
ABSTRACT:
A subterranean formation stimulation system, comprising a gas generator, a high pressure seal, and a fluid injection system. The high pressure seal may be a packer and or plug having an outer sealing surface on its outer periphery. The outer sealing surface is configured for metal to metal contact with the inner circumference of wellbore casing. The gas generator can be compressed gas or a propellant. A shaped charge can be included to activate the generator. The system is disposable in a wellbore on wireline, slick line, or tubing.
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Hill Freeman L.
Honekamp Jeffrey R.
Baker Hughes Incorporated
Bates Zakiya W.
Bracewell & Giuliani LLP
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