Packer

A method of setting morphable packer, comprising the steps:

• (a) locating a morphable packer comprising a tubular member having a throughbore, the tubular member arranged to be run in and secured within a larger diameter generally cylindrical structure;
• the tubular member having first and second end portions with a first outer diameter and a central portion with a second outer diameter being greater than the first outer diameter;
• the tubular member being tapered between the central portion and the end portions providing first and second inclined surfaces;
• and first and second gripping elements, each gripping element having an upper surface including gripping means and a lower inclined surface arranged upon the first and second inclined surfaces, respectively;
• (b) running the tubular string into a wellbore and positioning the morphable packer at a desired location within a larger diameter cylindrical structure;
• (c) pumping fluid through the tubular string to cause the tubular member to move radially outwardly and morph against an inner surface of the larger diameter structure;
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• (d) using the morphing tubular member to move the gripping elements radially outwardly to engage the larger diameter structure.