System for connecting downhole tools

Details System for connecting downhole tools System for connecting downhole tools

2007-05-08

2007-05-08

Gay, Jennifer H. (Department: 3672)

Wells

Processes

Assembling well part

C166S242600, C166S240000, C166S055000, C285S018000, C285S305000, C285S330000, C285S391000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10708766

ABSTRACT:
A hands-free connection system is provided for coupling downhole tools for use in well operations. The connection system includes two downhole tools connectable together in threaded engagement. The connection system further includes a compressible locking sleeve positioned between the coupled downhole tools for maintaining the tools in threaded engagement and in a predetermined alignment for deployment downhole.

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