Downhole wet-mate connector debris exclusion system
US7900698B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 13, 2007 |
| Grant date | Mar 8, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 8, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B23/00
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A downhole wet-connector and debris exclusion system includes a relatively stationary component; a relatively mobile component operably engageable with the relatively stationary component; at least one connector disposed behind a moveable debris exclusion member in a protected condition within the relatively mobile component; and at least one complementary connector disposed behind another movable debris exclusion member in a protected condition within the relatively stationary component each of the moveable debris exclusion members being openable to expose the at least one connectors therebehind upon axial motion of the relatively stationary component and the relatively mobile component into contact with one another and method.
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