Wells – Conduit wall or specific conduit end structure – Downhole coupling or connector
Reexamination Certificate
2007-01-30
2007-01-30
Thompson, Kenneth (Department: 3672)
Wells
Conduit wall or specific conduit end structure
Downhole coupling or connector
C166S207000, C166S384000, C285S330000, C411S419000, C411S437000, C403S311000, C403S364000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10697459
ABSTRACT:
A technique for connecting expandable tubulars. The technique comprises an expandable connector system that facilitates the connection of tubular components, such as tubulars used in wellbore environments.
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Bixenman Patrick W.
Hackworth Matthew R.
Johnson Craig D.
Castano Jaime A.
Galloway Bryan P.
Schlumberger Technology Corporation
Thompson Kenneth
VanSomeren Robert A.
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