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Inflatable packer with improved reinforcing members

Patent ·
OSTI ID:7090679
This patent describes an inflatable packer for setting downhole in an oil or gas well in response to fluid pressure to prevent fluid flow past the packer. It comprises: an upper packer head and a lower packer head; an inflatable elastomeric bladder sleeve having upper and lower ends secured to the upper and lower packer heads, respectively; an inflatable tubular packer cover radially outward of the bladder sleeve and extending axially between and interconnecting the packer heads; and radially overlapping metal reinforcing members.
Assignee:
Tam International, Houston, TX (USA)
Patent Number(s):
A; US 4923007
Application Number:
PPN: US 7-272238A
OSTI ID:
7090679
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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