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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 06, 2026
Filed:
Jul. 25, 2023
Frank's International, Llc, Houston, TX (US);
Joshua Hebert, Breaux Bridge, LA (US);
Matthew Manuel, Lafayette, LA (US);
Brennan Domec, Sunset, LA (US);
Charles M. Webre, Lafayette, LA (US);
FRANK'S INTERNATIONAL, LLC, Houston, TX (US);
Abstract
An apparatus includes a key disposed at least partially in a first recess in a first tubular, the key defining teeth facing in a first axial direction, a first biasing member biasing the key in the first axial direction relative to the first tubular, and a rack disposed at least partially in a second recess formed in a second tubular. The rack defines teeth that face in a second axial direction that is opposite to the first axial direction, the teeth of the rack being configured to mesh with the teeth of the key. The apparatus also includes a second biasing member engaging the rack and biasing the rack in a first circumferential direction, the rack being configured to reciprocate circumferentially relative to the second tubular by engagement with the key and the second biasing member, in response to the first tubular being rotated into connection with the second tubular.