Disintegrable deformation tool
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1. A deformation system, comprising:
- a deformable member having a first set of dimensions; and
a tool within the deformable member having at least a portion thereof operatively arranged to impart a deforming force to the deformable member in order to deform the member from the 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 at least the portion of the tool that imparts the deforming force at least partially comprises a disintegrable material responsive to a selected fluid.
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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 having a first set of dimensions; and a tool within the deformable member having at least a portion thereof operatively arranged to impart a deforming force to the deformable member in order to deform the member from the 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 at least the portion of the tool that imparts the deforming force 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, 12)
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13. A deformation system, comprising:
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a deformable member having a first set of dimensions; and a tool having at least a portion thereof operatively arranged to impart a deforming force to the deformable member in order to deform the member from the 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 at least the portion of the tool that imparts the deforming force at least partially comprises a disintegrable material responsive to a selected fluid, and wherein the deformable member is arranged to seal against the structure after deformation of the member. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A method of operating a deformation system, comprising:
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actuating a tool having at least a portion thereof within a deformable member and operatively arranged to impart a deforming force to the deformable member in order to deform the member 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 at least the portion of the tool that imparts the deforming force at least partially comprises a disintegrable material; deforming the deformable member with the tool; and disintegrating at least the portion of the tool upon exposure to a selected fluid. - View Dependent Claims (20)
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21. A method of operating a deformation system, comprising:
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actuating a tool having at least a portion thereof operatively arranged to impart a deforming force to the deformable member in order to deform the member from the 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 at least the portion of the tool that imparts the deforming force at least partially comprises a disintegrable material; deforming the deformable member with the tool, wherein deforming the deformable member includes sealing the deformable member against a radially adjacent structure; and disintegrating at least the portion of the tool upon exposure to a selected fluid. - View Dependent Claims (22, 23)
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