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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 22, 2005
Filed:
Oct. 09, 2002
Paul D. Ringgenberg, Spring, TX (US);
Gregory W. Vargus, Duncan, OK (US);
Lee Wayne Stepp, Comanche, OK (US);
Donald R. Smith, Wilson, OK (US);
Ronald L. Hinkie, Marlow, OK (US);
Don S. Folds, Duncan, OK (US);
Paul D. Ringgenberg, Spring, TX (US);
Gregory W. Vargus, Duncan, OK (US);
Lee Wayne Stepp, Comanche, OK (US);
Donald R. Smith, Wilson, OK (US);
Ronald L. Hinkie, Marlow, OK (US);
Don S. Folds, Duncan, OK (US);
Halliburton Energy Services, Inc., Duncan, OK (US);
Abstract
A downhole tool apparatus for insertion into and sealing engagement with a wellbore. The apparatus comprises a tube having an expandable diameter, and a gripping member joined to the tube adapted to engage a portion of the wellbore to limit movement of the tube within the wellbore. The tube may also include a sealing member adapted to mate with the wellbore to form a sealing engagement.