Articulated drillstring entry apparatus and method

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7131497
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10708750

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Apparatuses and methods to allow tools disposed upon a conduit to enter the bore of a drillstring is presented. The apparatuses and methods include the use of one or more articulated knuckle joints at ends of an entry sub. The articulated knuckle joints are capable of articulating the entry sub among various conduit entry and load carrying positions.

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WELLS FARGO BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION1525 WEST W T HARRIS BLVD CHARLOTTE NC 28262

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Helms, Charles M Danbury, TX 7 232
Kauffman, Vernon E Friendswood, TX 5 62
Leeth, Douglas B Lake Charles, LA 3 18
Lemke, John A Welsh, LA 3 24
Smith, Max H Lake Charles, LA 3 24

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