Apparatus and methods for forming a lateral wellbore

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7267175
APP PUB NO 20050161222A1
SERIAL NO

11082461

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A method and system of forming a lateral wellbore in a time and trip saving manner using a mill/drill to locate and place a casing window. In one aspect of the invention, a lateral wellbore is drilled with liner which is subsequently left in the lateral wellbore to line the sides thereof. In another aspect, the mill/drill is rotated with a rotary steerable system and in another aspect, the mill/drill is rotated with a downhole motor or a drill stem.

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WEATHERFORD TECHNOLOGY HOLDINGS LLC2000 ST JAMES PLACE HOUSTON TX 77056

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Haugen, David M League City, TX 124 5569
Tilton, Frederick T Spring, TX 42 2458

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