A method and apparatus includes providing an element formed of a superplastic material to perform a predetermined downhole task. In another arrangement, a method and apparatus includes a flowable element and a deformable element that can be expanded by flowing the flowable element.
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION
This application claims the benefit under 35 U.S.C. .sctn. 119 to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60/208,671, entitled "EXPANDABLE ELEMENTS," filed on Jun. 1, 2000.
