Inflatable packer
US4544165A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 16, 1983 |
| Grant date | Oct 1, 1985 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 16, 2003 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B33/1277
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An inflatable packer is disclosed that includes inner and outer sleeves of elastomeric material. An annular sheath of overlapping reinforcing members is located between the sleeves. Each reinforcing member is bent adjacent each end to move a section adjacent each end into a plane that is parallel to and spaced from the center section of the reinforcing member. The members are bent at an angle that allows the members to overlap with their ends in alignment. The reinforcing members are mechanically clamped between inner and outer anchor members that form the packer heads.
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