Wells – Processes – Producing the well
Reexamination Certificate
2007-09-25
2007-09-25
Dang, Hoang (Department: 3672)
Wells
Processes
Producing the well
C166S066700, C166S227000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10811211
ABSTRACT:
An adjustable well screen assembly having a pipe which is connectable to a production pipe, wherein the pipe comprises a hole extending from the ID of the pipe to the OD of the pipe; a screen connected to the pipe adjacent the hole of the pipe; a valve connected to the pipe, wherein the valve controls fluid flow through the hole of the pipe; a valve motor mechanically connected to the valve, wherein the valve motor opens and closes the valve; and a valve controller communicatively connected to the valve motor, wherein the valve controller instructs the valve motor as to a configuration of the valve.
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Fair Phillip Scott
Huckabee Paul Thomas
McPike Timothy Peter
Shumilak, II Edward Eugene
Smith David Randolph
Dang Hoang
Shell Oil Company
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