Apparatus for and method of anchoring a first conduit to a second conduit

摘要

Apparatus and methods are disclosed for anchoring a first conduit ( 10 ) to a second conduit ( 12 ). The first conduit ( 10 ) is typically an expandable conduit whereby a portion of the first conduit is expanded by applying a radial force thereto to provide an anchor and/or seal between the first ( 10 ) and second ( 12 ) conduits. An inflatable device ( 14 ) is provided that can be used to provide a temporary anchor whilst the first (expandable) conduit ( 10 ) is radially expanded. An expander device ( 16 ) that is capable of applying a radial expansion force to the first conduit ( 10 ) is optionally attached to the inflatable device ( 14 ).