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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 08, 2013
Filed:
Apr. 20, 2012
Charles S. Yeh, Spring, TX (US);
David C. Haeberle, Cypress, TX (US);
Michael D. Barry, The Woodlands, TX (US);
Michael T. Hecker, Tomball, TX (US);
Jon Blacklock, Katy, TX (US);
Ted A. Long, Sugar Land, TX (US);
Hans Brekken, Algard, NO;
Arthur H. Dybevik, Sandnes, NO;
Lars Faret, Sandnes, NO;
Ole Sveinung Kvernstuen, Sandnes, NO;
Terje Moen, Sandnes, NO;
Knut H. Nesland, Algard, NO;
Kjartan Roaldsnes, Kvernaland, NO;
Charles S. Yeh, Spring, TX (US);
David C. Haeberle, Cypress, TX (US);
Michael D. Barry, The Woodlands, TX (US);
Michael T. Hecker, Tomball, TX (US);
Jon Blacklock, Katy, TX (US);
Ted A. Long, Sugar Land, TX (US);
Hans Brekken, Algard, NO;
Arthur H. Dybevik, Sandnes, NO;
Lars Faret, Sandnes, NO;
Ole Sveinung Kvernstuen, Sandnes, NO;
Terje Moen, Sandnes, NO;
Knut H. Nesland, Algard, NO;
Kjartan Roaldsnes, Kvernaland, NO;
ExxonMobil Upstream Research Company, Houston, TX (US);
Abstract
Apparatus associated with the production of hydrocarbons comprising a joint assembly comprising a main body portion having primary and secondary fluid flow paths, wherein the main body portion is attached to a load sleeve assembly at one end and a torque sleeve assembly at the opposite end. The load sleeve may include at least one transport conduit and at least one packing conduit. The main body portion may include a sand control device, a packer, or other well tool for use in a downhole environment. Included is a coupling assembly having a manifold region in fluid flow communication with the second fluid flow path of the main body portion and facilitating the make-up of first and second joint assemblies with a single connection.