Title:
A METHOD OF RADIALLY EXPANDING AND PLASTICALLY DEFORMING TUBULAR MEMBERS
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO2005021921
Kind Code:
A3
Abstract:
A method of radially expanding and plastically deforming a tubular assembly comprising a first tubular member, a second tubular member, and a mechanical coupling for coupling the first tubular member to the second tubular member, the method comprising placing the mechanical coupling in tension; and then radially expanding and plastically deforming the mechanical coupling. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract to allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure; and is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims under 37 CFR 1.72.
Inventors:
COSTA SCOTT (US)
Application Number:
PCT/US2004/028423
Publication Date:
August 25, 2005
Filing Date:
September 01, 2004
Export Citation:
Assignee:
ENVENTURE GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY (US)
COSTA SCOTT (US)
COSTA SCOTT (US)
International Classes:
E21B17/042; E21B29/00; E21B43/10; E21B; (IPC1-7): E21B29/00; E21B17/042
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