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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 28, 2017
Filed:
Mar. 04, 2014
Applicant:
Sandia Corporation, Albuquerque, NM (US);
Inventors:
Mark C. Grubelich, Albuquerque, NM (US);
Jiann-Cherng Su, Albuquerque, NM (US);
Steven D. Knudsen, Stanley, NM (US);
Assignee:
Sandia Corporation, Albuquerque, NM (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
E21B 17/10 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
E21B 17/1028 (2013.01);
Abstract
A centralizer assembly is disclosed that allows for the assembly to be deployed in-situ. The centralizer assembly includes flexible members that can be extended into the well bore in situ by the initiation of a gas generating device. The centralizer assembly can support a large load carrying capability compared to a traditional bow spring with little or no installation drag. Additionally, larger displacements can be produced to centralize an extremely deviated casing.