Wells – Conduit wall or specific conduit end structure – Downhole coupling or connector
Reexamination Certificate
2007-04-03
2007-04-03
Coy, Nicole A (Department: 3672)
Wells
Conduit wall or specific conduit end structure
Downhole coupling or connector
C166S377000, C166S117000, C175S256000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10484636
ABSTRACT:
A downhole apparatus permitting separation of one part of downhole equipment from another part thereof includes a first part connected to a second part by a connecting member which limits axial and rotational movement of the first and second parts and has first and second ends connected respectively to the first and second parts. The connecting member includes a cross bar extending between the first and second ends having an aperture therein that results in a region of weakness, a portion of the cross bar spaced from the aperture minimizing stress at the region of weakness when torque is transmitted in use between the first and second parts via the connecting member.
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Gillies Ian Alexander
McGarian Bruce
Coy Nicole A
Dykema Gossett PLLC
Smith International Inc.
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