Expandable downhole actuator, method of making and method of actuating
US9004182B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 15, 2008 |
| Grant date | Apr 14, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 6, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/496
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Disclosed herein is a downhole actuator. The actuator includes, a discontinuous tubular being configured to restrict longitudinal expansion while longitudinally contracting in response to radial expansion.
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