Patent ID: 9494008
Filing Date: 2016-11-15
CPC Classification: E21B

Claim Text:
1. A segmented seat for placement in subterranean wellbore equipment for engagement with an obturator, the segmented seat comprising: an annular body that is radially divided into a plurality of separate segments, the annular body defining a central bore extending axially therethrough, a generally cylindrical outer wall, and an end wall; an annular seat formed on the end wall and extending about the central bore of the annular body, the annular seat being of a size and shape to engage the obturator; at least one recess formed into each of the segments and offset from the outer wall of the annular body so that at least a portion of the annular body is located radially between the outer wall and the recess; and a non-metallic material disposed within the recess and joining adjacent segments together.