Wells – Valves – closures or changeable restrictors
Patent
1975-09-02
1976-05-25
Novosad, Stephen J.
Wells
Valves, closures or changeable restrictors
166 75R, 166 86, E21B 1900, E21B 4300
Patent
active
039586421
ABSTRACT:
A blowout preventer for the drill string of a subterranean well which is quickly and sealingly latchable to the upper tool joint of the string in the event of a well blowout. The blowout preventer basically comprises first and second tubular housing members, means defining a valve within one of said tubular housing members, means carried by one of said housing members for grasping a well tool joint, seal elements carried by said housing member for cooperation with said means defining a valve for containment of fluid within said apparatus, and means for selectively removing one of said housing members from the other of said housing members. A method of containing well and drilling fluids using the blowout preventer also is disclosed.
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Lynes, Inc.
Norvell, Jr. William C.
Novosad Stephen J.
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