Wells – With electrical means
Patent
1992-02-05
1992-08-25
Bui, Thuy M.
Wells
With electrical means
439190, E21B 2300
Patent
active
051410516
ABSTRACT:
A connectable and releasable wet connect for transmitting electrical signals in a well drill string includes retrievable coacting telescoping male and female electrical connectors. A check valve allows downward passage of fluid through the drill string but prevents the upward flow of fluid. A check valve includes a valve seat surrounding the male member having shoulders for holding the seat in a drill string and sealing with a drill string. The check valve includes a valve element slidably and sealingly engaging the male member and sealingly engagable with the valve seat for blocking upward flow through the drill string.
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patent: 4767349 (1988-08-01), Pottier et al.
patent: 4921438 (1990-05-01), Godfrey et al.
patent: 5058683 (1991-10-01), Godfrey et al.
Bui Thuy M.
Ensco Technology Company
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