Patent ID: 10975645

Abstract:
A hollow milling-bit defines a first interior flow passage. A junk catcher sub is connected to the hollow milling-bit and positioned between the hollow milling-bit and the uphole end. A junk recovery tube is connected to the junk catcher sub and positioned between the junk catcher sub and the uphole end. A reverse circulation diverter sub is connected to the junk recovery tube and positioned between the junk recovery tube and the uphole end. The reverse circulation diverter sub includes a ball seat configured to receive a ball. The first recirculation passage fluidically connects the interior flow passage to an outer surface of the tool. The second recirculation passage fluidically connects the interior flow passage to an outer surface of the tool. A catch basket that defines openings is connected to a downhole end of the reverse circulation diverter sub and positioned in the third interior flow passage in-line.