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Encoded dart
Abstract:
A wellbore dart or pill is provided with a lock such that upon reaching a corresponding key, dogs are extended radially outward to engage with a tool within the wellbore. Typically the dart will include a lock section having a number of pins wherein each pin must be depressed a proper amount where the amount includes not being depressed to allow a tumbler within the dart to move either rotationally or axially walking a dog in an outward condition.
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