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Title:
管状部材のねじ部を保護する方法
Document Type and Number:
Japanese Patent JP4885719
Kind Code:
B2
Abstract:
Embodiments of the present invention relate to methods for protecting a threaded end of a tubular member and sealingly engaging the tubular member to prevent liquid or debris contamination of the threaded end. In the preferred embodiments, the methods comprise the use of a tubular member thread protector that includes a protector body having an open end providing access to an interior and a closed end. The open end is adapted to accept the threaded end portion of the tubular member. The exterior surface of the protector body has a seal groove located proximate to the open end of the protector. A compliant seal is adapted to attach to the seal groove on the body and extend over the open end of the body and sealingly engage the outer surface of the tubular member.

Inventors:
Castellan, Bernard
Application Number:
JP2006524690A
Publication Date:
February 29, 2012
Filing Date:
August 11, 2004
Export Citation:
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Assignee:
DrillTech Patents & Technologies Company, Inc.
International Classes:
F16J15/06; F16L15/00; F16L57/00
Domestic Patent References:
JPH0875058A1996-03-19
JPS4899718A1973-12-17
JP2001289391A2001-10-19
JP2003240188A2003-08-27
JPH09324883A1997-12-16
JPH06193790A1994-07-15
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
Okada International Patent Office



 
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