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Title:
DIVERTER FLOW LINE INSERT PACKER SEAL
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO/2014/201359
Kind Code:
A3
Abstract:
A diverter (10) for redirecting drilling fluid in oilfield applications includes a support housing (14) and a diverter body (18) disposed therein. A lateral opening (20) defined in the diverter body permits fluid communication between an interior passage of the diverter body (18) and a lateral flow outlet defined by the support housing. A pair of flow-line seals (40) disposed radially between the support housing (14) and the diverter body (18) includes a flow-line seal disposed on axially upper and lower sides of the lateral flow outlet (22). The flow-line seals (40) include a pair of substantially rigid support rings (52, 54) and first and second sealing bodies (56, 58) adhered thereto.

Inventors:
GAMBLE JAMIE C (US)
REAMS JAMES (US)
Application Number:
PCT/US2014/042311
Publication Date:
June 04, 2015
Filing Date:
June 13, 2014
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Assignee:
VETCO GRAY INC (US)
International Classes:
E21B33/06; E21B33/03
Domestic Patent References:
WO2012096755A12012-07-19
Foreign References:
US5890535A1999-04-06
US4358085A1982-11-09
US4593914A1986-06-10
US20080251257A12008-10-16
US2754136A1956-07-10
US5167283A1992-12-01
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
TOPPIN, Catherine, J. et al. (Global Patent Operation3135 Easton Turnpik, Fairfield CT, US)
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