Wells – Processes – Placing or shifting well part
Reexamination Certificate
2006-10-17
2006-10-17
Tsay, Frank S. (Department: 3672)
Wells
Processes
Placing or shifting well part
C166S207000, C166S217000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07121351
ABSTRACT:
The present invention generally relates to an apparatus and method for expanding a tubular body in a wellbore. In one aspect, a method includes running the tubular body into the wellbore, the tubular body having a deformed portion. The method further includes reforming the deformed portion and positioning a two-position expander in the reformed portion. Additionally, the method includes shifting the expander to a second, larger diameter position and then expanding the reformed portion by urging the expander therethrough. In another aspect, a method for completing a wellbore is provided. In yet another aspect, a formable launcher section is provided. In a further aspect, a two-position expander tool is provided. In yet another aspect, an expansion system for use in completing a wellbore is provided.
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