A method is provided of radially expanding a connector for interconnecting a first tube to a second tube, the connector including a pin member extending into a box member. The pin and box members have cooperating support means arranged to support the pin member so as to prevent radially inward movement...http://www.google.fr/patents/US7040018?utm_source=gb-gplus-shareBrevet US7040018 - Radially expandable tubular with supported end portion
Radially expandable tubular with supported end portion