Methods and apparatus for collecting a downhole sample

Details Methods and apparatus for collecting a downhole sample Methods and apparatus for collecting a downhole sample

2008-04-09

2010-11-30

Stephenson, Daniel P (Department: 3676)

Wells

Processes

With indicating, testing, measuring or locating

C166S100000, C073S152550

Reexamination Certificate

active

07841402

ABSTRACT:
Apparatus and methods for collecting a downhole sample are provided. The method may include introducing a flowable sealant to a borehole wall portion, modifying a formation system mobility using the flowable sealant, and receiving the downhole sample using a sample receiving port positioned proximate the borehole wall portion. An apparatus includes a formation sampling member having a sample receiving port for receiving the downhole sample, and an inhibitor that includes one or more of an activator and an injector.

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