Expandable connection for use with a swelling elastomer

Details Expandable connection for use with a swelling elastomer Expandable connection for use with a swelling elastomer

2005-01-11

2005-01-11

Dang, Hoang (Department: 3672)

Wells

Processes

Assembling well part

C166S207000, C166S242600, C166S382000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06840325

ABSTRACT:
The present invention generally relates to an apparatus for use in a wellbore. In one aspect, the apparatus includes a first tubular having a connection portion at the end thereof and a second tubular having a mating connection portion at an end thereof. The connection portion and mating connection portion are constructed and arranged to form a connection between the tubulars. The apparatus further includes a swelling elastomer disposable between the connection portion and the mating connection portion, the swelling elastomer expandable upon contact with an activating agent. In another aspect, the invention provides a method for utilizing an expandable connection in a wellbore.

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