Expandable tubing and method
US6772836B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 10, 2002 |
| Grant date | Aug 10, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 15, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA45C3/00
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An apparatus suitable for use in a wellbore comprises an expandable bistable device. An exemplary device has a plurality of bistable cells formed into a tubular shape. Each bistable cell comprises at least two elongated members that are connected to each other at their ends. The device is stable in a first configuration and a second configuration.
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