Patent ID: 8978776
Filing Date: 2015-03-17
Classification: E21B,Y10T

Abstract:
1. An expandable tubular to be used within geologic structures, comprising: a substantially tubular shaped member having a first end and a second end and having an axis extending therethrough; a wall of the tubular shaped member comprising a plurality of distinct elongated members extending from the first end of the tubular shaped member to the second end of the tubular shaped member, wherein each of the plurality of distinct elongated members is radially spaced from a next member of the plurality of distinct elongated members by a radial gap; and at least one helical member extending along the axis connecting the plurality of distinct elongated members to each other by at least one of an inner surface of the expandable tubular and an outer surface of the expandable tubular, wherein the tubular shaped member is configured to be compressed and store expansive energy within the wall of the tubular shaped member.