Method and apparatus for ECP element inflation utilizing...

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2007-02-20

2007-02-20

Gay, Jennifer H. (Department: 3672)

Wells

Processes

Placing or shifting well part

C166S126000, C166S148000, C166S187000, C277S333000

Reexamination Certificate

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10763863

ABSTRACT:
An inflatable element utilizing a solid or particulate laden fluid as an expansion media. A fluid component of the solid or particulate laden fluid is exhausted from a defined area of the element to leave substantially only particulate matter therein to maintain the expanded state of the seal. A method for sealing includes pumping a solid laden or a particulate laden fluid to an expandable, pressurized element. A fluid component of the solid or particulate laden fluid is removed from the expandable element with substantially solid material comprised to maintain the expanded element in the expanded condition.

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