Morphing tubulars
US10184302B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 10, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jan 22, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 10, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B43/108
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Apparatus and method for sealingly connecting tubular members in a wellbore. In a connector apparatus where a portion of a tubular member is radially expanded into sealing contact within a second tubular member, and the second tubular member has circumferential recesses on an inner surface, an annular resilient band member is arranged in the recesses. The annular resilient band member is acted on by the portion of the tubular member during expansion and maintains sealing contact to the portion after expansion.
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