Patent · US Expired

Latch mechanism guide

US6719052B1 · kind B1 · utility

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20Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateSep 26, 2002
Grant dateApr 13, 2004
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Expiry dateSep 26, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B31/20
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

An apparatus and method for guiding a fish into engagement with a latch mechanism on a fishing tool, by hydraulically expanding the ends of a set of fingers into contact with a bore hole. The ends of the fingers surround the fish and guide the fish and the latch mechanism together, as the tool is lowered, until the latch mechanism latches onto the fish.

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