Expandable connection for use with a swelling elastomer

Details Expandable connection for use with a swelling elastomer Expandable connection for use with a swelling elastomer

E - Fixed Constructions

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B

E21B 17/08 (2006.01) E21B 17/042 (2006.01) E21B 43/10 (2006.01)

Patent

CA 2442891

The present invention generally relates to an apparatus for use in a wellbore. In one aspect, the apparatus includes a first tubular having a connection means at the end thereof and a second tubular having a mating connection means at an end thereof. The connection means and mating connection means are constructed and arranged to form a connection between the tubulars. The apparatus further includes a swelling elastomer disposable between the connection means and the mating connection means, the swelling elastomer expandable upon contact with an activating agent. In another aspect, the invention provides a method for utilizing an expandable connection in a wellbore.

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