Expandable tubing and method

Details Expandable tubing and method Expandable tubing and method

2007-03-06

2007-03-06

Neuder, William (Department: 3672)

Wells

Processes

Assembling well part

C166S207000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10806509

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus suitable for use in a wellbore comprises an expandable bistable device. An exemplary device has a plurality of bistable cells formed into a tubular shape. Each bistable cell comprises at least two elongated members that are connected to each other at their ends. The device is stable in a first configuration and a second configuration.

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