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Tubular coupling

US11466800B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 20, 2018
Grant dateOct 11, 2022
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Expiry dateNov 7, 2040

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B17/042
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A tubular connection, method for connecting tubulars, and a coupler for connecting together tubulars, of which the tubular connection includes an inner body including a bore, external threads, a tapered torque nose, and a radially-facing sealing surface. The connection also includes an outer body including a bore in communication with the bore of the inner body, internal threads configured to engage the external threads of the inner body, a tapered torque-stop surface that engages the tapered torque nose, and a radially-facing sealing surface that forms a seal with the radially-facing sealing surface of the inner body. The external threads, the internal threads, or both include at least one kick-out feature including at least one rounded or chamfered corner thereof.

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