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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 25, 1998
Filed:
Oct. 12, 1995
Jack C Hisaw, Carencro, LA (US);
Specialty Machine & Supply, Inc., Scott, LA (US);
Abstract
A device for use within a production conduit is disclosed. Generally, the device comprises a body attached to a work string. A deflection member, operatively attached to the body, is included for allowing the deflection of a body mandrel. An aligning spring for aligning the device with a gas lift pocket within the production conduit is included along with a tension adjusting member used for creating a tension in the aligning spring. The device may further comprise a sleeve disposed about the deflection member so that the deflection member is held in a rigid position, with the sleeve being selectively attached to the body. A method for lowering a bottom hole assembly containing a gas lift valve into a side pocket gas lift mandrel is also included.