Wells – Processes – Cleaning or unloading well
Reexamination Certificate
2011-03-29
2011-03-29
Thompson, Kenneth (Department: 3672)
Wells
Processes
Cleaning or unloading well
C166S222000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07913763
ABSTRACT:
A tool (2) for washing a wellbore or hollow tubular has a longitudinal axis and comprises one or more elongate nozzles (7) for ejecting fluid generally radially from the tool. The or each nozzle extends circumferentially around the tool so as to provide a continuous stationary jet of fluid. Preferably the nozzles collectively provide 360° around the tool.
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Patterson & Sheridan LLP
Thompson Kenneth
Weatherford Mediterranea S.p.A.
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