Blowout preventer with inflatable element
US9970254B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 31, 2015 |
| Grant date | May 15, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 13, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16K7/10
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus includes a blowout preventer housing comprising a bore extending through the blowout preventer housing and an inflatable element positionable within the blowout preventer housing and comprising an internal cavity. The internal cavity is configured to receive fluid pressure to expand the inflatable element and facilitate forming a seal within the blowout preventer housing.
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