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Torsch Inc.

Sanjay Menon

Sean Borschneck

Matthew McCarthy

Abhinandan Tripathi

Bradley Cridland

Disclosed is an apparatus and method for collecting downhole debris wherein the apparatus comprises a tubular member extending between first and second ends connectable to a production string connectable in fluidic communication with the production string and having an open flow path therethrough between the first and second ends, at least one coiled member extending between first and second ends, said second end being operably connected to the tubular member and a top cap secured to the first end of the coiled member and adapted to sealably close a top end of the coiled member. The method comprises extending the coiled member in response to an upward flow through the tubular member so as to permit upward flow of fluids and solid particles and compressing the coiled member in response to a downward flow so as to permit fluid flow between coils of the coiled member while retaining solid particles thereover.

Method and apparatus for collecting downhole debris

An apparatus and method for assisting transportation of a tool down a wellbore. The apparatus comprises an elongate body having an exterior surface extending between top and bottom ends, a connector at the bottom end operable to be secured above the tool and at least one passage formed into the exterior surface defining a first flow path having an entrance and an exit oriented towards the top end of the elongate body. The method comprises securing the elongate body to a top end of a tool in a wellbore, directing a flow of fluid down the wellbore to a position above the elongate body, separating the flow of the fluid into an inner portion and an outer portion through radially separated paths and redirecting the inner portion to flow upwards into the outer portion of the flow of the fluid.

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Calgary, Canada

Sanjay Menon