Patent · US Expired

Expandable packer with mounted exterior slips and seal

US7387170B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 29, 2005
Grant dateJun 17, 2008
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Expiry dateApr 1, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B33/1295
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A packer device includes a central packer mandrel and a radially surrounding expansion mandrel. At least one slip mandrel carrying wickers surrounds the expansion mandrel and is secured in place upon the expansion mandrel by an annular retaining ring. The slip mandrel is secured to the retaining ring by screw connectors that pass through the slip mandrel and into retainer segments. The retaining ring is clamped between the slip mandrel and segments. Additionally, the packer device carries a fluid seal that is made up of a thermoplastic material with elastomeric energizing elements.

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