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Packing assembly for use with reeled tubing and method of operating and removing same

Patent ·
OSTI ID:5118395
This patent describes an apparatus for operating in a tube in a well containing fluid. It comprises two members adapted for relative movement; means responsive to the relative movement for engaging the tube; hydraulically operated actuator means for receiving pressurized fluid and causing the relative movement in response to a predetermined pressure off the fluid for actuating the engaging means; means for locking the engaging means in the tube-engaging position; and means for permitting flow of the well fluid through the apparatus before the actuating and for preventing the flow after the locking.
Assignee:
Otis Engineering Corp., Dallas, TX (USA)
Patent Number(s):
US 5000265; A
Application Number:
PPN: US 7-468599
OSTI ID:
5118395
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English