Wells – Processes – Placing or shifting well part
Reexamination Certificate
2011-01-11
2011-01-11
Neuder, William P (Department: 3672)
Wells
Processes
Placing or shifting well part
C166S387000, C166S134000, C166S181000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07866406
ABSTRACT:
A method for plugging a downhole wellbore including, running an anchor and swellable seal disposed at a mandrel within the downhole wellbore, setting the anchor within the downhole wellbore, releasing the anchor and the swellable seal, and swelling the swellable seal into contact with another downhole structure.
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Baker Hughes Incorporated
Cantor & Colburn LLP
Neuder William P
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