Wells – Processes – Cementing – plugging or consolidating
Reexamination Certificate
2009-03-30
2011-11-01
Neuder, William P (Department: 3672)
Wells
Processes
Cementing, plugging or consolidating
C166S177400
Reexamination Certificate
active
08047290
ABSTRACT:
A double swivel for use with a top drive power unit supported for connection with a well string in a well bore to selectively impart longitudinal and/or rotational movement to the well string, a feeder for supplying a pumpable substance such as cement and the like from an external supply source to the interior of the well string in the well bore without first discharging it through the top drive power unit including a mandrel extending through double sleeves which are sealably and rotatably supported thereon for relative rotation between the sleeves and mandrel. The mandrel and sleeves have flow passages for communicating the pumpable substance from an external source to discharge through the sleeve and mandrel and into the interior of the well string below the top drive power unit. The unit can include a packing injection system, clamp, and novel packing configuration. In an alternative embodiment the unit can include a plug or ball insertion tool.
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Caillouet Kenneth G.
Logan Donny
Robichaux Kip M.
Robichaux Terry P.
Garvey, Smith Nehrbass & North, L.L.C.
Mako Rentals, Inc.
Neuder William P
North Brett A.
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