Sliding sleeve devices and methods using O-ring seals as shear members

A shear release joint for use in creating a selective separation point between tubular members, the shear release joint comprising:

• a first joint portion having a length and being secured to a first tubular member section and defining an axial bore along the length;
• a second joint portion secured to a second tubular member section and releasably secured to the first joint portion;
• a shear sleeve disposed within the axial bore and releasably retained within the bore by a shear disconnect assembly;
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• the shear disconnect assembly having at least one shear member formed of a pliable material for absorption of vibratory energy and being sheared upon application of a predetermined axial force to free the shear sleeve and release the first joint portion from the second joint portion.

A method of releasably securing a sliding sleeve arrangement comprising the steps of:

• disposing a first sleeve member radially within a second sleeve member so that the first sleeve member is axially moveable with respect to the second sleeve member;
• releasably securing the first and second sleeve members against axial movement with respect to one another by a pliable shear member for absorption of vibratory energy;
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• applying an axial force to shear the shear member and release the first sleeve member from the second sleeve member.