Patent ID: 6237683
Filing Date: 2001-05-29
Classification: E21B,Y10T

Abstract:
A selectively operable flow control device for regulating fluid flow in a well, comprising:a body member having a central bore extending therethrough, at least one flow port, and a first valve seat, and being connected to a production tubing disposed within the well;a sleeve member movably disposed within the central bore of the body member, and having a second valve seat adapted for cooperable sealing engagement with the first valve seat, fluid flow being restricted between the production tubing and the at least one flow port when the first and second valve seats are in sealing engagement, and fluid flow being permitted between the production tubing and the at least one flow port when the first and second valve seats are not in sealing engagement;an electric motor connected to the body member and adapted to move the sleeve member longitudinally within the central bore of the body member upon electrical actuation thereof; andan electrical conductor connected between a source of electricity and the motor.