Method of coupling expandable tubing sections
US8136216B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 14, 2009 |
| Grant date | Mar 20, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 14, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/4994
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A tubing connection arrangement and a method used for coupling expandable tubing sections together. In one embodiment, there is disclosed a tubing connection arrangement comprising a first expandable tubing section defining a male portion; a second expandable tubing section defining a female portion, the first and second expandable tubing sections being engageable with one another; one of the first and second expandable tubing sections including a restraining member for restraining part of the other expandable tubing section; and the first expandable tubing section including a tapered shoulder for co-operating with a corresponding tapered shoulder of the second expandable tubing section.
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