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Retractable joint and cementing shoe for use in completing a wellbore

  • US 7,730,965 B2
  • Filed: 01/30/2006
  • Issued: 06/08/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/13/2002
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method of lining a pre-drilled wellbore, comprising:

  • providing a casing assembly, the casing assembly comprising;

    a string of casing;

    a retractable joint comprising an inner tubular and an outer tubular; and

    a hanger;

    running the casing assembly into the pre-drilled wellbore; and

    actuating the retractable joint, thereby reducing the length of the casing assembly through movement between the inner and outer tubulars and landing the hanger into a casinghead.

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