Downhole connector

Details Downhole connector Downhole connector

2004-10-11

2010-02-02

Bagnell, David J (Department: 3672)

Wells

Conduit wall or specific conduit end structure

Downhole coupling or connector

C166S380000, C166S381000, C285S390000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07654316

ABSTRACT:
A releasable connector (10) for joining tubular members in a well bore. The connector (10) is a mating screwthread (38, 58) which is terminated on each member by abutting projections (24, 64), operating as a ratchet. This ensures torque is transmitted between the members in a uni-directionally manner so that make-up torque is never applied to the screwheads when torque is applied to the members. A running tool (12) and a method of setting a liner in a well bore is also described which incorporate the connector (10) so that the liner may be part of a drill string and is left cemented in place in the well, after drilling is complete.

REFERENCES:
patent: 1837639 (1931-12-01), Wickersham
patent: 2885225 (1959-05-01), Rollins
patent: 4361188 (1982-11-01), Russell
patent: 5086843 (1992-02-01), Mims et al.
patent: 5503187 (1996-04-01), Simmons et al.
patent: 6467547 (2002-10-01), Maquire et al.
patent: 2002/0167173 (2002-11-01), Griffin et al.
patent: 2003/0122373 (2003-07-01), Hirth et al.
patent: 392878 (1924-03-01), None
patent: WO 00/57020 (2000-09-01), None

Affiliated with

Also associated with

Rating

Downhole connector does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.

If you have personal experience with Downhole connector, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Downhole connector will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFUS-PAI-O-4174101