Collapse resistant expandables for use in wellbore environments
A technique utilizes blocking members to resist contraction of expandables in wellbore environments. The technique comprises an expandable having a wall with a plurality of expandable cells. A plurality of blocking members cooperate with at least some of the cells to resist contraction of the expand...
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Main Authors | , , , , , |
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Format | Patent |
Language | English |
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20.03.2007
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Summary: | A technique utilizes blocking members to resist contraction of expandables in wellbore environments. The technique comprises an expandable having a wall with a plurality of expandable cells. A plurality of blocking members cooperate with at least some of the cells to resist contraction of the expandable device once transitioned to a desired expanded state. |
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Bibliography: | Application Number: US20030387105 |