US3137349A
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Systems of expansible well tools
Assignee: Udell Inc
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Filing: 1960-04-11
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Granted: 1964-06-16
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Expires: 1980-04-11
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Henry U Garrett
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 06:59
CPC Classifications
E; E21; E21B; E21B33/00; E21B33/10; E21B33/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
112 words
A WELL TOOL ADAPTED FOR INCLUSION IN A TUBING STRING OF A WELL COMPRISING TWO COAXIALLY ALIGNED TELESCOPING PARTS CONNECTIBLE TO SEPARATE ADJACENT SECTIONS OF A TUBING STRING; RADIALLY EXPANSIBLE MEANS DISPOSED TO BE EXPANDED INTO POSITION ENGAGING A WELL CASING UPON MOVEMENT OF ONE OF SAID TELESCOPING PARTS TOWARD TELESCOPICALLY COLLAPSED POSITION RELATIVE TO THE OTHER OF SAID PARTS; A RELEASABLE MEANS INCLUDING A SEALED CHAMBER BETWEEN OPPOSED SHOULDERS ON SAID PARTS, A FLUID IN SAID CHAMBER UNDER PRESSURE SUFFICIENT TO RETAIN SAID PARTS IN TELESCOPICALLY EXPANDED POSITION, AND A MEANS FOR RELEASING THE FLUID FROM THE CHAMBER, FREEING THE PARTS TO MOVE INTO TELESCOPICALLY COLLAPSED POSITION EXPANDING THE EXPANSIBLE MEANS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
112 words
A WELL TOOL ADAPTED FOR INCLUSION IN A TUBING STRING OF A WELL COMPRISING TWO COAXIALLY ALIGNED TELESCOPING PARTS CONNECTIBLE TO SEPARATE ADJACENT SECTIONS OF A TUBING STRING; RADIALLY EXPANSIBLE MEANS DISPOSED TO BE EXPANDED INTO POSITION ENGAGING A WELL CASING UPON MOVEMENT OF ONE OF SAID TELESCOPING PARTS TOWARD TELESCOPICALLY COLLAPSED POSITION RELATIVE TO THE OTHER OF SAID PARTS; A RELEASABLE MEANS INCLUDING A SEALED CHAMBER BETWEEN OPPOSED SHOULDERS ON SAID PARTS, A FLUID IN SAID CHAMBER UNDER PRESSURE SUFFICIENT TO RETAIN SAID PARTS IN TELESCOPICALLY EXPANDED POSITION, AND A MEANS FOR RELEASING THE FLUID FROM THE CHAMBER, FREEING THE PARTS TO MOVE INTO TELESCOPICALLY COLLAPSED POSITION EXPANDING THE EXPANSIBLE MEANS.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1967-06-16 | 1967-12-16 | 1968-06-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-06-16 | 1971-12-16 | 1972-06-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-06-16 | 1975-12-16 | 1976-06-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |