Method and apparatus for expanding tubing downhole

Details Method and apparatus for expanding tubing downhole Method and apparatus for expanding tubing downhole

2006-07-11

2006-07-11

Neuder, William (Department: 3672)

Wells

Processes

Repairing object in well

C166S313000, C166S207000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07073583

ABSTRACT:
Aspects of the invention relate to apparatus and methods for remedial and repair operations downhole. Certain embodiments of apparatus include a lightweight expandable member (22) that can be radially expanded to increased its inner and outer diameters using an inflatable element (34). The lightweight member (22) can be used to repair a fautly safety vavle flapper (12) for example. The invention also relates to lateral tubular adapter apparatus and a method of hanging a lateral from a cased borehole.

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