Patent ID: 9494013
Filing Date: 2016-11-15
CPC Classification: E21B

Claim Text:
1. A configurable metering cartridge comprising: a body having an inlet and an outlet; a plurality of passageways disposed in the body between the inlet and the outlet, the plurality of passageways arranged such that a continuous path of fluid communication is provided between the inlet and the outlet; a restrictor positioned in a first of the plurality of passageways; a valve positioned in fluid communication with the first of the plurality of passageways and a second of the plurality of passageways, the valve selectively positionable in at least two positions, the valve in a first of the positions requiring fluid flowing from the first passageway to the second passageway to pass through the restrictor, the valve in a second of the positions allowing fluid flowing from the first passageway to the second passageway to bypass the restrictor; wherein fluid is delivered to the second passageway regardless of the positioning of the valve; wherein a fluid bypassing the restrictor is required to flow through an additional restrictor or an additional valve downstream of the second passageway prior to passing through the outlet.