Anchoring system and method

Details Anchoring system and method Anchoring system and method

2005-11-15

2010-11-16

Stephenson, Daniel P (Department: 3676)

Wells

Processes

Placing or shifting well part

C166S387000, C166S120000, C166S187000, C166S212000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07832488

ABSTRACT:
An anchoring module capable of being secured within a structure includes at least one compliant ring configured to radially expand and an expandable device positioned within the compliant ring to expand the compliant ring from a relaxed state to interface with the structure. The anchoring module is part of a modular system used to harvest fluid, such as oil or natural gas from a structure, such as a pipe or well. Another module of the system, sometimes referred to as a support or back-up module, employs an expandable surface that is capable of expanding to the diameter of the interior of the borehole. These modules may be combined in a variety of configurations to support a sealing element, such as an inflatable sealing element. The self-conforming nature of the system obviates the need for prior knowledge of the structure or complex sensor systems to chart the structure. The anchoring module can also be utilized in a crawling system to convey tools inside a structure.

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