Geometrical instruments
Patent
1983-12-27
1986-05-13
Weidenfeld, Gil
Geometrical instruments
339 16R, 166 651, H01R 1320
Patent
active
045882436
ABSTRACT:
The invention relates to a self-cleaning, self-aligning, downhole make and break mechanical and electrical latch subassembly used in conjunction with logging vertical and deviated boreholes. The latch subassembly uses a pair of rings to self-align the male probe into the female receiver. A debris deflector surface and specially sized debris exit ports are provided to allow the mating of the parts without interference from extraneous downhole debris.
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Ramsey Mark S.
Stolle Joseph W.
Exxon Production Research Co.
Kline Thomas M.
Weidenfeld Gil
Wheelock E. Thomas
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