Metal working – Method of mechanical manufacture – Assembling or joining
Reexamination Certificate
2011-03-01
2011-03-01
Bryant, David P (Department: 3726)
Metal working
Method of mechanical manufacture
Assembling or joining
C029S507000, C029S523000, C029S890140, C285S222000, C285S330000, C166S207000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07895726
ABSTRACT:
There is disclosed a connector for tubing, in particular, expandable tubing sections. There is also disclosed a method of sealing a connection between tubing sections, in particular, expandable tubing sections.In one embodiment of the invention, a connector (10) is disclosed which is suitable for coupling expandable tubing sections (11,13) together. The connector (10) comprises first and second portions (12,14) adapted to be provided on respective expandable tubing sections (11, 13), at least one of the portions (12,14) including a seal profile (16) which is adapted to be urged into sealing engagement with the other portion (12,14) on expansion thereof.
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Bryant David P
Patterson & Sheridan L.L.P.
Taousakis Alexander P
Weatherford / Lamb, Inc.
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