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Method and apparatus for chemical treatment of subterranean well bores

Patent ·
OSTI ID:5574050

This patent describes an inflatable well treatment tool suitable for insertion into a well through a well conduit disposed in a well bore. It includes a central tubular body assemblage connectable to a fluid supply conduit extending to the surface: the central tubular body assemblage defining a central fluid passage communicating with the fluid supply conduit: an outer tubular assemblage surrounding a medial portion of the central tubular body and cooperating therewith to define a generally annular fluid passage surrounding the central tubular body assemblage: resilient means urging the central tubular body assemblage downwardly relative to the outer tubular assemblage to a run-in position: the outer tubular assemblage including at least one angular elastomeric means expandable by pressured inflation fluid supplied through the annular fluid passage into sealing engagement with the well bore.

Assignee:
Baker Hughes Inc., Houston, TX (USA)
Patent Number(s):
A; US 5020600
Application Number:
PPN: US 7-345343
OSTI ID:
5574050
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English