Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Conformable devices using shape memory alloys for downhole applications
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Application No.: US14138723Application Date: 2013-12-23
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Publication No.: US09777548B2Publication Date: 2017-10-03
- Inventor: Carlos A. Prieto , Bennett M. Richard
- Applicant: Carlos A. Prieto , Bennett M. Richard
- Applicant Address: US TX Houston
- Assignee: BAKER HUGHES INCORPORATED
- Current Assignee: BAKER HUGHES INCORPORATED
- Current Assignee Address: US TX Houston
- Agency: Cantor Colburn LLP
- Main IPC: E21B33/12
- IPC: E21B33/12 ; E21B23/06 ; E21B43/10 ; F03G7/06
Abstract:
An apparatus for use in wellbore includes a device having a shape conforming member that includes a shape memory alloy that has been compressed from a first expanded shape to a second compressed shape. The apparatus further includes a device for supplying electrical energy to the shape memory alloy downhole to transform the shape memory alloy from the second shape to or near the first shape.
Public/Granted literature
- US20150176362A1 Conformable Devices Using Shape Memory Alloys for Downhole Applications Public/Granted day:2015-06-25
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