Boring or penetrating the earth – Processes – Boring curved or redirected bores
Reexamination Certificate
2007-07-17
2009-12-15
Wright, Giovanna C (Department: 3672)
Boring or penetrating the earth
Processes
Boring curved or redirected bores
C166S050000, C166S052000, C166S245000, C166S272300, C166S302000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07631706
ABSTRACT:
Methods, systems, and apparatus that are suitable for use in production of hydrocarbons from subterranean heavy oil deposits employ a subterranean cavity in communication with a borehole. The cavity is preferably formed along a U-tube borehole by coiled tubing reaming operations and/or radial drilling and explosive blasting.
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Burgos Rex
Cooper Iain
Schneider Patrick
Styre John
Kanak Wayne I.
Sbrollini Jay P.
Schlumberger Technology Corporation
Wright Giovanna C
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