Downhole anchoring mechanism

An anchoring mechanism configured for coupling to a flow conductor, emplaceable within a wellbore that is lined with casing, wherein the anchoring mechanism is configurable in an anchoring-effective state for effectuating anchoring of the flow conductor to the casing;

• wherein:
• the anchoring mechanism is co-operable with the casing such that, while:
• (i) the anchoring mechanism is coupled to the flow conductor that is disposed within the wellbore that is lined with the casing, and (ii) the anchoring mechanism is disposed in the anchoring-effective state such that the flow conductor is anchored by the anchoring mechanism to the casing, the flow conductor is eccentrically disposed relative to the central longitudinal axis of the wellbore.

11-17. (canceled)

An anchoring mechanism configured for coupling to a flow conductor, emplaceable within a wellbore that is lined with casing, comprising:

• a scraper configured for scraping a portion of the casing such that a conditioned casing portion is obtained;
• and
• an anchor for anchoring the flow conductor to the conditioned casing portion.

25-30. (canceled)