Metal working – Method of mechanical manufacture – Assembling or joining
Reexamination Certificate
2006-06-08
2009-08-25
Bryant, David P (Department: 3726)
Metal working
Method of mechanical manufacture
Assembling or joining
C285S033000, C285S334400, C285S335000, C285S382000, C285S390000, C166S207000, C166S380000, C403S277000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07578043
ABSTRACT:
An expandable coupling arrangement for coupling first and second tubulars includes a male thread portion on an end of the first tubular and a female thread portion on an end of the second tubular. The thread portions comprise dovetail threads having flanks, roots and crests, wherein the flanks are inclined at an angle of greater than 10°.
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Abercrombie Simpson Neil Andrew
Duggan Andrew Michael
Glover Neil James
Harrall Simon John
Metcalfe Paul David
Bryant David P
Patterson & Sheridan L.L.P.
Taousakis Alexander P
Weatherford / Lamb, Inc.
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