CPC E21B 23/00 (2013.01) [E21B 34/06 (2013.01); E21B 41/00 (2013.01)] | 15 Claims |
1. A downhole tool, comprising:
a first implement;
an actuator adapted to actuate the first implement in a first direction;
a biasing device adapted to actuate the first implement in a second direction, opposite the first direction;
a dampener adapted to slow an actuation speed of the first implement in the first direction, the second direction, or both wherein:
the dampener is or includes a guide rod assembly including a guide rod, and an orifice or an integral pressure relief member; or
the dampener is or includes a sleeve having a slot formed therein, and a guide adapted to engage the slot; and
a flow control device (“FCD”) including a flow sleeve and a second implement to which the first implement is connected;
wherein actuating the first implement in the first direction also actuates the second implement in the first direction to place the flow sleeve in a first configuration; and
wherein actuating the first implement in the second direction also actuates the second implement in the second direction to place the flow sleeve in a second configuration.
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