Downhole apparatus and method for expanding a tubing

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 6012523
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09077116

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Downhole apparatus is disclosed for use in expanding liner or tubing. The apparatus comprises a body for connection to a string and an expansion portion on the body. The expansion portion includes a plurality of radially movable parts for defining an outer surface thereof. The parts are initially arranged in an axially and circumferentially offset first configuration in which the parts may assume a smaller diameter first configuration. The apparatus is then run Into a borehole and through a length of expandable tubing. The parts are the moved radially outwardly and axially aligned such that the parts assume a larger diameter second configuration and define a substantially continuous outer circumference. The expansion portion is then pulled through the tubing to expand the tubing.

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SHELL OIL COMPANYP O BOX 2463 ONE SHELL PLAZA HOUSTON TX 77252-2463

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Campbell, Alasdair Ellon, GB 5 720
Metcalfe, Paul David Peterculter, GB 53 2758
Scott, Brian Dyce, GB 35 3169

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