Tubing connection arrangement

Details Tubing connection arrangement Tubing connection arrangement

2007-07-10

2007-07-10

Bochna, David (Department: 3679)

Pipe joints or couplings

Particular interface

Tapered

C285S334000, C285S382200, C029S890140

Reexamination Certificate

active

10664584

ABSTRACT:
A tubing connection arrangement and a method used for coupling expandable tubing sections together. In one embodiment, there is disclosed a tubing connection arrangement comprising a first expandable tubing section defining a male portion; a second expandable tubing section defining a female portion, the first and second expandable tubing sections being engageable with one another; one of the first and second expandable tubing sections including a restraining member for restraining part of the other expandable tubing section; and the first expandable tubing section including a tapered shoulder for co-operating with a corresponding tapered shoulder of the second expandable tubing section.

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