Articulated drillstring entry apparatus and method

Details Articulated drillstring entry apparatus and method Articulated drillstring entry apparatus and method

2006-11-07

2006-11-07

Bagnell, David (Department: 3672)

Wells

Processes

Placing or shifting well part

C166S077100, C166S242500, C166S075110

Reexamination Certificate

active

07131497

ABSTRACT:
Apparatuses and methods to allow tools disposed upon a conduit to enter the bore of a drillstring is presented. The apparatuses and methods include the use of one or more articulated knuckle joints at ends of an entry sub. The articulated knuckle joints are capable of articulating the entry sub among various conduit entry and load carrying positions.

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