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Well sealing apparatus and method

Patent ·
OSTI ID:6754632
This patent describes a sealing apparatus adapted to be run into a well. It comprises: an elongate running-in tool having a cylindrical packer and a cylindrical adaptor releasably engaging the packer; an annular resilient sealing element mounted on the running-in tool and disposed externally thereof for engagement with the well; and a split ring expander means positioned on the running-in tool internally of the sealing element and adapted to expand radially outwardly from a retracted position on the running-in tool to an expanded position for urging the sealing element into sealing engagement with the well.
Assignee:
NOV; EDB-90-121650; NOV-90-023151
Patent Number(s):
A; US 4930577
Application Number:
PPN: US 7-348207A
OSTI ID:
6754632
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English