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Apparatus comprising expandable bistable tubulars and methods for their use in wellbores

US7168486B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 30, 2003
Grant dateJan 30, 2007
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Expiry dateOct 30, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T403/7051
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A technique for connecting expandable tubulars. The technique comprises an expandable connector system that facilitates the connection of tubular components, such as tubulars used in wellbore environments.

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