Expandable elements
US7455104B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 30, 2001 |
| Grant date | Nov 25, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 29, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B43/103
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A method and apparatus includes providing an element formed of a superplastic material to perform a predetermined downhole task. In another arrangement, a method and apparatus includes a flowable element and a deformable element that can be expanded by flowing the flowable element.
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