Wells – Processes – Placing or shifting well part
Reexamination Certificate
2008-03-28
2010-11-23
Neuder, William P (Department: 3676)
Wells
Processes
Placing or shifting well part
C166S120000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07836962
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and method for operating a packer and a fracture valve is shown. The packer may include a tubular mandrel having a longitudinal bore with an annular packing element and a first piston disposed around the mandrel, wherein the first piston is operable to set the packing element, and a second piston operable to isolate fluid communication between the first piston and the mandrel bore. The fracture valve may include a tubular mandrel having a longitudinal bore and a port, a piston operable to close fluid communication between the bore and the port, and a latch disposed between the piston and the mandrel operable to resist movement of the piston.
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EP Search Report, Application No. 09156529.1-2315, dated Jul. 14, 2009.
Fagley, IV Walter Stone Thomas
Ingram Gary Duron
Neuder William P
Patterson & Sheridan LLP
Ro Yong-Suk
Weatherford / Lamb, Inc.
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