Wells – Guide for device or conduit
Patent
1997-11-17
1999-04-27
Dang, Hoang C.
Wells
Guide for device or conduit
166 854, 166 855, E21B 1710
Patent
active
058969250
ABSTRACT:
According to the present invention, there is provided a device for guiding a tool on a string within a blow out prevention ("BOP") stack. In one embodiment, the device includes a top collar connected to a bottom collar by a shroud having a plurality of flexible members which bow outwardly from the collars, wherein the shroud covers a portion of the tool. An energy absorbing bumper is provided above the top collar to absorb structural impact caused by a blow out or other inadvertant pressure in a downhole application.
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Cain David Earl
Elum Randy
Herold John Robert
Koleilat Bashir M.
Swagerty Gerald Brian
Dang Hoang C.
FMC Corporation
Query, Jr. Henry C.
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