Wells – Processes – With indicating – testing – measuring or locating
Reexamination Certificate
2007-01-16
2007-01-16
Neuder, William (Department: 3672)
Wells
Processes
With indicating, testing, measuring or locating
C166S066000
Reexamination Certificate
active
11253072
ABSTRACT:
The present invention generally relates to a method and an apparatus for placing fiber optic control line in a wellbore. In one aspect, a method for placing a line in a wellbore is provided. The method includes providing a tubular in the wellbore, the tubular having a first conduit operatively attached thereto, whereby the first conduit extends substantially the entire length of the tubular. The method further includes aligning the first conduit with a second conduit operatively attached to a downhole component and forming a hydraulic connection between the first conduit and the second conduit thereby completing a passageway therethrough. Additionally, the method includes urging the line through the passageway. In another aspect, a method for placing a control line in a wellbore is provided. In yet another aspect, an assembly for an intelligent well is provided.
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U.K. Search Report, Application No. GB 0417656.6, dated Dec. 1, 2004.
Coon Robert J.
Setterberg, Jr. John R.
Neuder William
Patterson & Sheridan LLP
Weatherford / Lamb, Inc.
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