Patent ID: 7798238
Filing Date: 2010-09-21
Classification: E21B,F16L

Abstract:
1. An expandable tubular connection for use in a wellbore, the tubular connection comprising: a first expandable tubular configured to be expanded in the wellbore, the first expandable tubular having a first body and a tubular box member with an end portion; and a second expandable tubular configured to be expanded in the wellbore, the second expandable tubular having a second body and a tubular pin member, wherein the second expandable tubular includes at least one protrusion formed in the second body having an outer diameter greater than an outer diameter of the end portion of the tubular box member, wherein an inner diameter of the second body at the at least one protrusion is greater than an inner diameter of other portions of the second body and wherein the at least one protrusion in the second expandable tubular is configured to substantially prevent the end portion of the tubular box member from contacting the wellbore.