Slotted Backup Ring Assembly

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15649363

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A unique backup ring against ends of a sealing element features axial slots extending part way along a cylindrical segment of the backup ring. The slots end in rounded openings to relieve stress and a part of the cylindrical shape of the backup ring is solid. The slotted end of the cylindrical portion is tapered in section toward the end overlapping the sealing element. The face of the backup ring away from the sealing element is tapered and rides on an adjacent tapered surface away from the mandrel during the setting. The tapered seal end of the backup ring bends to reach the surrounding tubular before the balance of the cylindrical portion reaches the surrounding tubular. Extrusion along the mandrel is stopped by a mandrel seal on an adjacent wedge ring. The mandrel end of the backup ring has a peripheral stiffener to lend rigidity.

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BAKER HUGHES A GE COMPANY LLC17021 ALDINE WESTFIELD ROAD HOUSTON TX 77073

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Deng, Guijun The Woodlands, US 45 235
Kendall, Alexander M Houston, US 9 85
Patterson, Adam Richmond, US 8 55
Wakefield, John K Cypress, US 19 57

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