Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions capable of emitting circularly polarized electroluminescence comprising an electroluminescent polymer and a chiral dopant, processes for the synthesis of such compositions and light emitting devices incorporating such compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions capable of emitting circularly polarized electroluminescence comprising an electroluminescent polymer and a chiral dopant, processes for the synthesis of such compositions and light emitting devices incorporating such compositions.

Abstract: A tubing connector for joining the ends of two lengths of expandable tubing including two expandable tubular portions for mounting on the ends of the lengths of expandable tubing. Each portion includes a plurality of circumferentially spaced couplings for engaging corresponding couplings on the other portion. The engaging parts of the couplings are located on parts of the tubular portions which define an upset following expansion.

Abstract: A downhole running and expansion tool for mounting on a string in combination with a length of expandable tubing, the tool including a mounting portion defining a ratchet thread for engaging a corresponding thread defined by the expandable tubing, the thread preventing axial separation of the tool and tubing and releasably restraining the tool against axial movement into the tubing. Releasable retainers, such as shear pins may also be provided between the tool and tubing. On reaching the desired location in a bore, a combination of downwards jars and weight release the shear pins and moves the tool thread past the tubing thread. The tool includes an expander cone which is pushed through the tubing to expand the tubing to the desired diameter.

Abstract: Downhole apparatus is disclosed for use in expanding liner or tubing. The apparatus comprises a body for connection to a string and an expansion portion on the body. The expansion portion includes a plurality of radially movable parts for defining an outer surface thereof. The parts are initially arranged in an axially and circumferentially offset first configuration in which the parts may assume a smaller diameter first configuration. The apparatus is then run Into a borehole and through a length of expandable tubing. The parts are the moved radially outwardly and axially aligned such that the parts assume a larger diameter second configuration and define a substantially continuous outer circumference. The expansion portion is then pulled through the tubing to expand the tubing.

Abstract: A connector assembly (20) for connecting expandable slotted tubing (EST) (10) comprises tubular first and second parts (22, 24) for mounting on the ends of respective lengths of slotted tubing. The parts (22, 24) are themselves slotted (26). The free end of the first part defines a male portion (28) and the free end of the second part defining a female portion (30), the free ends of the parts being adapted to engage with one another and to permit expansion of the coupled parts in a corresponding manner to the tubing (10).