RPC has been granted a patent for a method of constructing a plugging device for subterranean wells. The method involves incorporating multiple filaments and coating them with a swellable material. The resulting device blocks flow through openings in wells. GlobalData’s report on RPC gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Plugging device construction method using swellable-coated filaments
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11859317B2) discloses a method for constructing a plugging device designed for use in subterranean wells. The method involves incorporating multiple filaments into the plugging device and coating each individual filament with a swellable material before forming the body of the device. This innovative approach aims to enhance the performance and effectiveness of the plugging device in well applications.
Furthermore, the method detailed in the patent includes additional steps such as incorporating the filaments into multiple strands of yarn, forming a twine with these strands, and coating the filaments with the swellable material post twine formation. The use of a water-swellable material in the construction of the plugging device is highlighted, emphasizing its ability to swell within the well environment. These specific techniques and materials outlined in the patent aim to improve the functionality and reliability of plugging devices in subterranean well operations, showcasing advancements in the field of well technology.
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