System and method for controlling flow in a pipe using a finger valve

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9428993
APP PUB NO 20150184755A1
SERIAL NO

14549160

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Described herein is a system and method for controlling flow in a pipe string using a finger valve. Specifically, the disclosure describes a finger valve comprising a base pipe and a sliding sleeve. The base pipe can comprise a finger port, one or more fingers; and one or more hinges, each of the hinges connecting one of the fingers to the base pipe. The sliding sleeve can comprise a sliding sleeve having a first sleeve with in inner surface comprising a void and a depressor. The first sleeve can be positionable in a first position and a second position. In the first position, the depressor can push the one or more fingers into a closed position. In the second position, the void can rest at least one of the one or more fingers, allowing the at least one of the one or more fingers to move into an open position.

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  • FLOWPRO WELL TECHNOLOGY A.S.

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Brekke, Kristian Oslo, NO 14 210

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