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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 15, 2008
Filed:
Jul. 28, 2006
John R. Meijer, Sugar Land, TX (US);
Raghuram Kamath, Pearland, TX (US);
Jason K. Jonas, Missouri City, TX (US);
Robert S. Neves, Houston, TX (US);
David L. Verzwyvelt, West Columbia, TX (US);
John R. Meijer, Sugar Land, TX (US);
Raghuram Kamath, Pearland, TX (US);
Jason K. Jonas, Missouri City, TX (US);
Robert S. Neves, Houston, TX (US);
David L. Verzwyvelt, West Columbia, TX (US);
Schlumberger Technology Corporation, Sugar Land, TX (US);
Abstract
A technique is provided in which a contraction joint is used to facilitate connection of well equipment assemblies at a downhole location. The contraction joint accommodates changes in system length during engagement and use or the well equipment assemblies in a wellbore. Additionally, the contraction joint provides a positive indication of joint position and enables resetting of the joint following initial contraction.