Floating apparatus and method for fabricating the apparatus

US9291007B2 · US · B2

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FieldValue
Publication numberUS-9291007-B2
Application numberUS-201313759607-A
CountryUS
Kind codeB2
Filing dateFeb 5, 2013
Priority dateFeb 5, 2013
Publication dateMar 22, 2016
Grant dateMar 22, 2016

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A floating apparatus for use in a casing string is provided. The apparatus includes an outer sleeve having a valve centrally positioned therein. A cement body is affixed to the check valve and the housing by use of a bonding material.

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What is claimed is: 1. A floating apparatus for use in a well casing comprising: an outer sleeve configured to be connected to said well casing, said outer sleeve having an outer surface and an inner surface, wherein said inner surface defines a central flow passage; a valve disposed in said outer sleeve, said valve comprising a valve housing having an interior surface defining a bore in fluid flow communication with said central flow passage and an exterior surface opposing sai…

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  • Fixed Constructions · mapped topic

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  • E21B17/14Primary

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What does patent US9291007B2 cover?
A floating apparatus for use in a casing string is provided. The apparatus includes an outer sleeve having a valve centrally positioned therein. A cement body is affixed to the check valve and the housing by use of a bonding material.
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Halliburton Energy Services Inc, Halliburton Services Inc
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification E21B17/14. Mapped technology areas include Fixed Constructions.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Tue Mar 22 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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