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Method and apparatus for selective down hole fluid communication

  • US 8,684,084 B2
  • Filed: 09/23/2013
  • Issued: 04/01/2014
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/31/2006
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An apparatus for penetrating a formation and selectively establishing fluid communication with the formation, comprising:

  • a casing having at least one aperture through a wall thereof and comprising a valve member positioned interior of the casing and having a first position wherein the aperture is obstructed and a second position wherein the aperture is open; and

    at least one energetic device positioned exterior of the casing and configured to penetrate a formation surrounding the casing without penetrating the casing.

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