Elongated sealing member for downhole tool

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9512691
APP PUB NO 20140224497A1
SERIAL NO

14135008

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A downhole apparatus is described comprising a body and a sealing arrangement located on the body. The body has a longitudinal axis and the sealing arrangement comprises at least one elongated sealing member with an axis of elongation extending around the longitudinal axis. The sealing member comprises a material selected to expand on exposure to at least one predetermined fluid, such as a hydrocarbon or aqueous fluid encountered in a wellbore. A method of forming the apparatus and methods of use are described. Embodiments of the invention relate to wellbore packers.

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WELLS FARGO BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION1100 ABERNATHY ROAD SUITE 1600 ATLANTA GA 30328

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Nutley, Brian Bridge of Don, GB 36 518
Nutley, Kim Inverurie, GB 35 528
Robitaille, Glen Aberdeen, GB 3 82

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