Bell nipple assembly apparatus and methods

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9476279
APP PUB NO 20150013994A1
SERIAL NO

13942500

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An apparatus including a bell nipple assembly defining a first internal passage that includes two sections forming first and second internal passages that may be aligned by a flexible connector disposed between first and second flanges in one of the sections to at least partially adjust for an offset amount caused by longitudinal axis misalignment of the other section. Methods of adjusting for longitudinal axis offset between two misaligned components, such as of a bell nipple zone, are also encompassed.

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NABORS DRILLING TECHNOLOGIES USA INC515 WEST GREENS ROAD SUITE 1200 HOUSTON TX 77067

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Bailey, Sean M Willis, US 23 220
Reddy, Padira Richmond, US 50 598

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