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Blast joint swivel for wellhead isolation tool and method of using same

US7278490B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 28, 2004
Grant dateOct 9, 2007
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Expiry dateSep 18, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B33/068
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A blast joint swivel for use in a wellhead isolation tool includes a blast joint hanger mounted to a top of the wellhead isolation tool and a swivel body rotatably received in the blast joint hanger. The swivel body threadedly connects to a blast joint, which in turn threadedly connects to a top end of a tubing string suspended in a well. The blast joint swivel can also be displaced vertically over a limited range between upper and lower abutments.

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