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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 22, 2009
Filed:
May. 03, 2008
Donald E. Mosing, Lafayette, LA (US);
Samuel P. Hawkins, Iii, Lafayette, LA (US);
David L. Sipos, Youngsville, LA (US);
Keith T. Lutgring, Lafayette, LA (US);
Burney J. Latiolais, Jr., Lafayette, LA (US);
Donald E. Mosing, Lafayette, LA (US);
Samuel P. Hawkins, III, Lafayette, LA (US);
David L. Sipos, Youngsville, LA (US);
Keith T. Lutgring, Lafayette, LA (US);
Burney J. Latiolais, Jr., Lafayette, LA (US);
Frank's International, Inc., Houston, TX (US);
Abstract
An example of a method for cementing a casing within an earthen formation includes the steps of providing a gripping mechanism connected to a cementing assembly and a top drive; gripping the casing with the gripping mechanism; sealingly engaging the casing with a seal member; moving the casing to a position within the formation; and cementing the casing within the formation while maintaining a gripping and sealing engagement of the casing. The step of cementing may also include the step of remotely releasing a plug into the casing from the cementing assembly.