Lockable swivel apparatus and method

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 6244345
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09331982

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A lockable swivel (4) for use in drilling applications which allows the operator to selectively engage and disengage the swivel (4). The lockable swivel (4) is comprised of a locking mandrel (7) carried in a body (3) which engages, upon actuation, splined surfaces (20, 21) within the swivel mandrel (5) thereby locking the two together. Various methods for the use of the lockable swivel (4) in wireline and other drilling operations are demonstrated.

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OIL STATES ENERGY SERVICES L L C333 CLAY STREET SUITE 4620 HOUSTON TX 77002

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Helms, Charles M Danbury, TX 7 232

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