Title:
APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONNECTING FLUID LINES
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO/2012/173870
Kind Code:
A3
Abstract:
An apparatus and method for controlling fluid flow in a blowout preventer. In one embodiment, an apparatus for connecting fluid lines includes a socket fluid connector and a plug fluid connector. Each connector includes a flow channel. The plug fluid connector is detachably connectable to the socket fluid connector at a connection end of the plug and socket fluid connectors such that the flow channels align. Each of the socket and plug fluid connectors includes a check valve in the flow channel. The check valve is configured to prevent fluid flow through the connector flow channels while the plug and socket fluid connectors are not connected, and to enable bidirectional fluid flow through the connector flow channels while plug and socket fluid connectors are connected.
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Inventors:
WEBB RONALD W (US)
Application Number:
PCT/US2012/041356
Publication Date:
May 23, 2013
Filing Date:
June 07, 2012
Export Citation:
Assignee:
CAMERON INT CORP (US)
WEBB RONALD W (US)
WEBB RONALD W (US)
International Classes:
E21B33/064; E21B34/08
Foreign References:
| US5398761A | 1995-03-21 | |||
| JP2000130675A | 2000-05-12 | |||
| US20050217845A1 | 2005-10-06 | |||
| US6135150A | 2000-10-24 |
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
ROSE, Collin A. (1200 Smith Street 14th Floo, Houston Texas, US)
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