Thread protection system with weather barrier

Details Thread protection system with weather barrier Thread protection system with weather barrier

2007-10-16

2007-10-16

Kuhns, Allan R. (Department: 1732)

Pipes and tubular conduits

End protectors

Threaded

C138S089000, C138S09600T

Reexamination Certificate

active

10664083

ABSTRACT:
A method and system are shown for protecting the threaded ends of tubular goods such as oil field tubulars from physical damage and corrosion due to environmental factors. A thread protector is formed of a polymeric body having cylindrical wall portions which engage the threaded ends of the tubular goods. Instead of relying upon a separate thread compound or corrosion inhibitor applied to the exposed threads, the polymeric body has incorporated therein a corrosion inhibiting compound, which is blended within the polymeric body as a part of the manufacturing process used to mold the polymeric body. The thread protector of the present disclosure includes a weather barrier to minimize exposure of the threaded ends of the tubular goods to moisture and other contaminants. The weather barrier includes a weather barrier ring and an air vent.

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