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Expansion System for Expandable Tubulars

  • US 20110120700A1
  • Filed: 11/20/2009
  • Published: 05/26/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/20/2009
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An apparatus for radially expanding and plastically deforming an expandable tubular member, comprising:

  • a resilient launcher comprising a launcher portion and a sleeve portion, wherein an inner diameter of the sleeve portion is smaller than an inner diameter of the launcher portion;

    an expansion cone disposed in the launcher portion of the resilient launcher; and

    an expandable tubular disposed around the sleeve portion and above the launcher portion of the resilient launcher,wherein the launcher portion comprises a port that is sealable below the expansion cone.

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