DISINTEGRABLE DEFORMATION TOOL
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1. A deformation system, comprising:
- a deformable member; and
a tool operatively arranged to deform the member due to actuation of the tool from a first set of dimensions at which the deformable member is positionable with respect to a structure to a second set of dimensions at which the deformable member engages with the structure, wherein the tool at least partially comprises a disintegrable material responsive to a selected fluid.
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Abstract
A deformation system, including a deformable member and a tool operatively arranged to deform the member due to actuation of the tool from a first set of dimensions at which the deformable member is positionable with respect to a structure to a second set of dimensions at which the deformable member engages with the structure. The tool at least partially comprises a disintegrable material responsive to a selected fluid. A method of operating a deformation system is also included.
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1. A deformation system, comprising:
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a deformable member; and a tool operatively arranged to deform the member due to actuation of the tool from a first set of dimensions at which the deformable member is positionable with respect to a structure to a second set of dimensions at which the deformable member engages with the structure, wherein the tool at least partially comprises a disintegrable material responsive to a selected fluid. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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12. The system of claim 12, wherein the first rate of disintegration is slower than that of the second rate of disintegration.
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17. A method of operating a deformation system, comprising:
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actuating a tool at least partially formed from a disintegrable material; deforming a deformable member with the tool; and disintegrating the tool upon exposure to a selected fluid. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20)
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