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Oil well string member with static seal

US4421323A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateAug 30, 1982
Grant dateDec 20, 1983
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Expiry dateAug 30, 2002

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16J15/48
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An oil well string member has a cylindrical outer periphery having first and second cylindrical surfaces axially spaced and connected by a tapered ramp. The surfaces are radially inwardly of the outer periphery. The first surface has a smaller diameter than the second surface. A seal assembly is provided along the first surface and arranged to respond to fluid pressure for moving the assembly across the ramp to the second surface to a sealing position.

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