Wells – Above ground apparatus – Cap or head pivotably attached to tube or casing
Patent
1986-03-26
1987-08-25
Novosad, Stephen J.
Wells
Above ground apparatus
Cap or head pivotably attached to tube or casing
166341, 166368, 285402, 285920, E21B 3303
Patent
active
046886338
ABSTRACT:
A coupling assembly for detachably connecting a pair of wellhead members, includes couplable first and second coupling members. Each coupling member has a central axial bore for accommodating a drill string, and each coupling member is adapted for axially aligned connection to a wellhead member. The first coupling member is axially rotatable relative to the second coupling member, into locking engagement therewith. The coupling also includes sealing means disposed between the coupling members, and means for rotating the first member relative to the second member.
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Bagnell David J.
Casella Anthony J.
Hespos Gerald E.
Novosad Stephen J.
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