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Knuckle swivel for servicing wells

US7661901B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 15, 2007
Grant dateFeb 16, 2010
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Expiry dateMay 15, 2027

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T403/32606
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A knuckle-swivel (10) is used with well drilling equipment for protecting helical wound line 62, which may be wire rope, cable and/or strand, against torsional forces and also providing for angular displacement of sinker bars or other tools during wireline strip over operations to minimize interference with rig equipment (80) when pulling pipe or tools 64 from a well head.

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