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Multilateral junction with mechanical stiffeners

US10087718B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. · US

Inventors

David Joe Steele · Arlington, US
Neil Hepburn · Newcastle, GB

Key dates

Filing date	Jul 16, 2014
Grant date	Oct 2, 2018
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Feb 22, 2035

Classification

Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
CPC primaryE21B33/12
WIPO fieldCivil engineering
WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

An example multi-bore junction assembly includes a connector body having an upper end and a lower end, the lower end providing a main bore leg receptacle and a lateral bore leg receptacle. A main bore leg is coupled to the main bore leg receptacle and extending longitudinally therefrom, and a lateral bore leg coupled to the lateral bore leg receptacle and extending longitudinally therefrom, wherein the main and lateral bore legs are round, tubular structures. At least one mechanical stiffener extends longitudinally between the connector body and a D-round connector arranged on one of the main and lateral bore legs.

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