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Inflatable packer with roughened mandrel

US4871179A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 24, 1983
Grant dateOct 3, 1989
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Expiry dateJan 24, 2003

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B33/1277
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

An inflatable packer including a tubular mandrel, a pair of collars secured to the mandrel, and an inflatable sleeve connected between the collars about the mandrel. The exterior surface of the mandrel underlying the sleeve is roughened to increase the coefficient of friction between the mandrel and the sleeve.

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