Deployable centralizers
| Patent Number: | 9,580,976 |
| Issued: | 2/28/2017 |
| Official Filing: | View the Complete Patent |
| 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. |
| Filed: | 3/4/2014 |
| Application Number: | 14/195,986 |
| Government Interests: | STATEMENT OF GOVERNMENT INTEREST This invention was made with Government support under Contract No. DE-NA0003525 awarded by the United States Department of Energy/National Nuclear Security Administration. The Government has certain rights in the invention. |