Patent ID: 8136589
Filing Date: 2012-03-20
Classification: E21B

Abstract:
1. A sand control screen assembly having control line capture capability for use in a subterranean wellbore, the sand control screen assembly comprising: a base pipe; a screen jacket positioned around the base pipe that is operable to prevent the flow of particulate material of a predetermined size therethrough and to allow the flow of production fluids therethrough; and an axially extending flange exteriorly positioned about and coupled to the screen jacket, the flange having a channel receptacle positioned between a pair of oppositely disposed legs having a plurality axially distributed openings, the flange forming a pair of axially extending fluid passageways with the screen jacket, the openings in fluid communication with at least one of the fluid passageways; and an axially extending spring channel disposed within the channel receptacle, the spring channel having a pair of oppositely disposed receiving arms operable to flex to receive the control line therein and operable to exert a lateral biasing force on the control line to retain the control line therein.