Pipe joint having coupled adapter
US10240401B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 20, 2016 |
| Grant date | Mar 26, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 5, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B17/023
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An adapter for a wired drill pipe joint includes an annular adapter body having a first end, a second end, and an outer recess configured to receive a latch, an annular recess extending partially into the first end of the adapter body, a communication element disposed at least partially within the annular recess, wherein the second end of the adapter body is configured to be coupled to an end portion of a first wired drill pipe joint, and an annular latch coupled to the adapter body and configured to contact the first wired drill pipe joint when the adapter body is coupled to the first wired drill pipe joint and to resist decoupling of the adapter body from the first wired drill pipe joint.
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