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Tubing drain valve

CA 1233744 A · Owner: Soderberg Research & Development, Inc. · Inventors: Soderberg, Paul B.

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24-, Abstract of the Disclosure, The present invention discloses a tubing drain valve suitable for use in a borehole and a method for operating the disclosed valve. This device is particularly useful in a production pipe string where it provides a convenient apparatus and method for draining production fluid from the string in order to facilitate a variety of activities. More particularly, the present invention relates to a tubing drain valve actuated to its open position by a force developed across the working surfaces of a movable piston by the pressure in the interior of the production string and actuated to its closed position by a mechanical device. Preferably the tubing drain, valve …

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  • Granted March 8, 1988. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended March 8, 2005.
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FiledFebruary 28, 1985
GrantedMarch 8, 1988
Term endedMarch 8, 2005
Patent numberCA 1233744 A
Classification (IPC)E21B34/12 +1 more

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1986198819901992199419961998200020022004Application filedFeb 28, 1985Patent grantedMarch 8, 1988Term endedMarch 8, 2005

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