Hydril Company

Michael J Tangedahl

Charles P Peterman

Kenneth W Colvin

Andyle Gregory Bailey

Kenneth L Pelata

A rotating diverter for isolating fluid in a well from other fluid above the well is provided. The rotating diverter includes a housing body which has a bore running through it. A retrievable spindle assembly which includes a spindle and a bearing assembly is disposed in the bore. The bearing assembly supports the spindle for rotation. The spindle is adapted to receive and seal around a tubular member, and rotation of the tubular member rotates the spindle within the bore. A lock member is disposed in the housing body to secure the retrievable spindle assembly to the housing body.

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Humble, TX, United States of America

Michael J Tangedahl