Title:
ULTRASHORT RADIUS DRILLING APPARATUS AND METHOD
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO/2005/108734
Kind Code:
A1
Abstract:
An apparatus (100, 200) and method to divert a flexible drillstring away from a central bore (118, 246) are disclosed. The apparatus (100, 200) and method include a configurable deflection sub (120, 202) that is capable of diverting flexible drillstring through a central bore (118, 246) therethrough into a formation at a location of interest.
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Inventors:
RIVES ALLEN KENT (US)
Application Number:
PCT/US2005/015011
Publication Date:
November 17, 2005
Filing Date:
April 29, 2005
Export Citation:
Assignee:
RIVES ALLEN KENT (US)
International Classes:
E03B3/11; E21B7/04; E21B7/06; E21B7/08; E21B17/00; E21B23/03; (IPC1-7): E21B7/04; E03B3/11; E21B7/08; E21B17/00; E21B23/03
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Attorney, Agent or Firm:
Dickinson, David B. (LLP P.O. Box 13114, Houston TX, US)
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