Sand removal and device retrieval tool

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 6427776
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09536937

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The present invention provides a simple debris removal apparatus for use in a wellbore. In one aspect of the invention a modular, interchangeable venturi is provided which can be retrofit into an existing debris bailer having a filter and a debris collection container. In another aspect of the invention, a venturi is utilized to create a negative pressure in a wellbore sufficient to actuate a retrieval tool for a downhole device. In yet another aspect of the invention, a combination tool is provided which can evacuate debris in a wellbore, thereby uncovering a downhole device which can then be removed in a single trip. In yet another aspect of the invention, a debris removal apparatus is provided with a method for utilizing the apparatus in a wellbore on coiled tubing.

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WELLS FARGO BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION1525 WEST W T HARRIS BLVD CHARLOTTE NC 28262

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Giroux, Richard Lee Katy, TX 40 1010
Hoffman, Corey E Magnolia, TX 18 540
Luke, Mike A Houston, TX 42 1227
Norris, Stephen J League City, TX 4 135

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