Packer with integral cleaning device

Details Packer with integral cleaning device Packer with integral cleaning device

2006-05-23

2006-05-23

Neuder, William (Department: 3672)

Wells

Processes

Cleaning or unloading well

C166S118000, C166S173000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07048055

ABSTRACT:
The present invention generally relates to methods and apparatus for sealing a tubular. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a packer having a body, a sealing element, and a cleaning device operatively connected to the body. In one aspect, the apparatus may clean a surface of the tubular before the sealing element expanded into contact therewith.

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