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US 2011/0225789 A1Published application
Connector
AssigneeWeatherford U.K. Limited
InventorDavid Trevor Darnell
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Abstract
A connector comprises a male component, a female component configured to receive an end portion of the male component, and a rotatable collet mounted on the male component. The collet and the female component comprise respective complementary inter-engaging lugs configured to secure the male and female components together in an engaged position. A latch is provided on the collet to lock the male and female components together.
Claims29
A connector comprising:
- a male component;
- a female component configured to receive at least a portion of said male component;
- and a rotatable collet mounted on one of the male and female components, the collet and the other of the male and female components comprising respective complementary inter-engaging portions configured to secure the male and female components together in an engaged position;
- and a latch operable to lock the male and female components together in a locked position.
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A lubricator comprising:
- an upper section;
- a lower section;
- and a connector therebetween;
- the connector comprising a male component;
- a female component configured to receive at least a portion of said male component;
- and a rotatable collet mounted on one of the male and female component, the collet and the other of the male and female components comprising respective complementary inter-engaging lugs configured to secure the male and female components together in an engaged position.
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An assembly of surface well-pressure control equipment comprising:
- at least one upper piece of equipment;
- at least one lower piece of equipment;
- and at least one connector therebetween, the connector comprising:
- a male component;
- a female component configured to receive at least a portion of said male component;
- and a rotatable collet mounted on one of the male and female components, the collet and the other of the male and female components comprising respective complementary inter-engaging lugs configured to secure the male and female components together in an engaged position.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.