Expandable connection
US8205680B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 12, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jun 26, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 27, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/13
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An expandable tubular liner includes a first tube, a second tube, a mechanical coupling for coupling the first and second tubes, and an insert coupled to the mechanical coupling. The insert is capable of forming a metallurgical bond with at least one of the tubes when energy is injected into the insert.
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