Patent ID: 7537052
Filing Date: 2009-05-26
Classification: E21B

Abstract:
1. A side drop tool for launching items into a well conduit comprising: (a) a main body section having upper and lower portions; (b) a main passage through the main body section from the upper portion to the lower portion; (c) a side drop passage which intercepts the main passage; (d) a seal operatively connected to the side drop passage, separating the side drop passage into upper and lower portions, and the seal having open and closed states; and (e) a cap connected to the upper portion of the side drop passage, wherein when the seal is in an open state the cap seals the upper portion of the side drop passage and the upper portion of the side drop passage is fluidly connected with the lower portion of the side drop passage, and when the seal is in a closed state the upper portion of the side drop passage is fluidly sealed from the lower portion of the side drop passage.