Wells – Processes – Cementing – plugging or consolidating
Reexamination Certificate
2008-06-03
2008-06-03
Neuder, William P (Department: 3672)
Wells
Processes
Cementing, plugging or consolidating
C166S298000, C166S377000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07380603
ABSTRACT:
A well abandonment apparatus is described. The apparatus can be run on drillstring and does not require the use of explosives to sever the casing. The apparatus includes both a cutting device to perforate and sever the casing and a sealing device to prevent well fluids from reaching the surface while the well abandonment operation is proceeding.
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Ashton Harold
Gray-Taylor Ian Stuart
Jeffrey Steven
Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP
Neuder William P
Well-Worx Limited
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