F - Mech Eng,Light,Heat,Weapons – 16 – L
Patent
F - Mech Eng,Light,Heat,Weapons
16
L
285/63
F16L 15/00 (2006.01) E21B 17/043 (2006.01) E21B 17/08 (2006.01) E21B 17/18 (2006.01) E21B 33/038 (2006.01)
Patent
CA 1173076
ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE An improved thread-type pipe connector especially suitable for releasably interconnecting sections of marine riser pipe, comprising a sleeve-type coupling element, a differential thread system for threaded engaging the coupling element with two pipe sections in an end-to-end orientation, and a system of keys, fingers or lugs and cooperating slots, grooves or pockets that releasably interlock the two pipe sections in a manner that prevents their relative rotation in either a clockwise or counter-clockwise direction. The disclosure also includes a description of various seal systems that provide a fluid-tight seal between the pipe sections when they are properly connected together.
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Ames Thomas J.
Berry Robert F.
Leicht Fred M.
Masciopinto Anthony J.
Milberger Lionel J.
Fetherstonhaugh & Co.
Fmc Corporation
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