Well tool centralizer systems and methods

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 10161197
APP PUB NO 20160273281A1
SERIAL NO

14664544

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An apparatus for, and method of, centering downhole well tools within the wellbore of a pipe comprises at least a pair of discs secured, respectively, to the distal end of a tool in a plane normal to a longitudinal tool axis, with an arc of each disc extended past the outer perimeter of the tool to at least an internal perimeter of an applied pipe bore and flexing to centralize the tool. In alternative embodiments, the discs are replaced by blades that are secured by a plurality of attachment points and fasteners, or by spring steel wires that are secured in radial apertures through an end boss by interference fit, soldering, swaging, or gluing.

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W T BELL INTERNATIONAL INC8811 EMMOTT SUITE 1900 HOUSTON TX 77040

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Bell, William T Huntsville, US 37 890
Rairigh, James G Houston, US 24 143

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