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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 15, 2011
Filed:
Oct. 01, 2008
Applicants:
Michael J. Moody, Katy, TX (US);
John M. Michaels, Cypress, TX (US);
Inventors:
Michael J. Moody, Katy, TX (US);
John M. Michaels, Cypress, TX (US);
Assignee:
Baker Hughes Incorporated, Houston, TX (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
E21B 29/06 (2006.01); E21B 33/13 (2006.01); E21B 43/11 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
Apparatus and methods for forming and sealing a hole in the sidewall of a borehole are provided. The method may include conveying a carrier into the borehole, forming the hole in the sidewall using a bit, and sealing at least a portion of the hole by leaving at least a portion of the bit in the hole. An apparatus includes a carrier conveyable into the borehole, and a bit disposed on the carrier that forms the hole in a sidewall, the bit including a sealing portion that seals at least a portion of the hole.