Tubing expansion
US7500389B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 13, 2006 |
| Grant date | Mar 10, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 2, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B43/105
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A method of expanding a tubular downhole comprises mounting a sensing device in a downhole tubular to be expanded, expanding at least a portion of the tubular and then engaging the sensing device with a retrieving device. The sensing device is then translated through the expanded tubular.
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