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Apparatus and method for orienting a downhole tool

  • US 6,419,014 B1
  • Filed: 07/20/2000
  • Issued: 07/16/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/20/2000
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An orienter for a downhole tool, comprising:

  • a device in the orienter for generating rotational kinetic energy from the flow of fluid past the orienter; and

    means for applying the rotational kinetic energy to position the downhole tool relative to a point of reference whereby the downhole tool is placed in a desired orientation.

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