Wells – Processes – Placing or shifting well part
Reexamination Certificate
2007-02-06
2007-02-06
Bates, Zakiya W. (Department: 3676)
Wells
Processes
Placing or shifting well part
C166S207000, C166S242200, C166S384000, C166S387000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10458063
ABSTRACT:
A method of expanding tubing downhole comprises providing a section of expandable tubing of a first diameter, and axially compressing the tubing to induce buckling, such that the buckled portion describes a larger second diameter. The resulting diametric expansion may be utilised to anchor or seal the tubing within a larger bore. The buckled portion may be used to anchor the tubing within the wellbore prior to expansion of the length of the tubing into the wellbore.
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Abercrombie Simpson Neil Andrew
Badrak Robert
Hosie David Graham
Mackay Alexander Craig
Whanger Ken
Bates Zakiya W.
Patterson & Sheridan LLP
Weatherford / Lamb, Inc.
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