Structure for wired drill pipe having improved resistance to...

Details Structure for wired drill pipe having improved resistance to... Structure for wired drill pipe having improved resistance to...

2007-09-27

2010-11-02

Stephenson, Daniel P (Department: 3676)

Wells

Conduit wall or specific conduit end structure

Downhole coupling or connector

C439S191000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07823639

ABSTRACT:
A structure for wired drill pipe includes a pipe joint having a pin end and a box end. The pin end and box end each have threads for engagement with corresponding threads on a respective box and pin of an adjacent pipe joint. A longitudinal end of the threads on the pin and on the box include at least in an internal shoulder for engagement with a corresponding internal shoulder on an adjacent box or pin. The internal shoulder of each of the pin and the box includes a groove around a circumference thereof for retaining a communication device therein. An external flank of the groove on the pin, and a corresponding surface of the box include deflection resistance feature.

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International Search Report and Written Opinion Dated Apr. 2, 2009 for Appl. No. PCT/US2008/075720; (12 p.).

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