Downhole tool for guiding a cutting tool

US9303495B2 · US · B2

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Publication numberUS-9303495-B2
Application numberUS-201514752304-A
CountryUS
Kind codeB2
Filing dateJun 26, 2015
Priority dateJul 16, 2014
Publication dateApr 5, 2016
Grant dateApr 5, 2016

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An apparatus that includes a guiding tool for transferring fluid pressure to movement of a cutting tool relative to the guiding tool while the cutting tool is cutting slots in a casing or formation via at least one nozzle disposed in the cutting tool. Furthermore, a method of cutting a slot in a casing or formation using the apparatus.

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What is claimed is: 1. An apparatus, the apparatus comprising: a guiding tool for transferring fluid pressure to movement of a cutting tool relative to the guiding tool while the cutting tool is cutting slots in a casing or formation via at least one nozzle disposed in the cutting tool, the guiding tool comprising: a timer mandrel slidably disposed within a housing; a lower mandrel at least partially slidably disposed in the housing, the lower mandrel supported by the timer man…

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What does patent US9303495B2 cover?
An apparatus that includes a guiding tool for transferring fluid pressure to movement of a cutting tool relative to the guiding tool while the cutting tool is cutting slots in a casing or formation via at least one nozzle disposed in the cutting tool. Furthermore, a method of cutting a slot in a casing or formation using the apparatus.
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Thru Tubing Solutions Inc
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification E21B43/114. Mapped technology areas include Fixed Constructions.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Tue Apr 05 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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