US Patent 7363984 System for radially expanding a tubular member

A apparatus and method for radially expanding and plastically deforming a tubular member. The apparatus includes a tubular support member, an expansion device coupled to the tubular support member, a tubular expansion launcher that receives and mates with the expansion device, an expandable tubular member coupled to an end of the tubular expansion launcher; and one or more cup seals coupled to the tubular support member.