(19)
(11) EP 1 131 531 A2

(12)

(88) Date of publication A3:
31.08.2000

(43) Date of publication:
12.09.2001 Bulletin 2001/37

(21) Application number: 99962728.4

(22) Date of filing: 10.11.1999
(51) International Patent Classification (IPC)7E21B 10/00
(86) International application number:
PCT/US9926/491
(87) International publication number:
WO 0029/709 (25.05.2000 Gazette 2000/21)
(84) Designated Contracting States:
AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LI LU MC NL PT SE
Designated Extension States:
AL LT LV MK

(30) Priority: 18.11.1998 US 109073 P

(71) Applicant: Dresser Industries, Inc.
Carrollton,Texas 75006 (US)

(72) Inventors:
  • DAHLEM, James, S.
    Midlothian, TX 76065 (US)
  • KNECHT, Karl, Don
    Arlington, TX 76013 (US)

(74) Representative: Lawrence, John et al
Barker Brettell 138 Hagley RoadEdgbaston
Birmingham B16 9PW
Birmingham B16 9PW (GB)

   


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