US4549754A
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Tool joint
Assignee: REED TUBULAR PRODUCTS Co
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Filing: 1983-06-20
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Granted: 1985-10-29
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Expires: 2003-06-20
Abstract
Abstract A tool joint in which different tapers on the threads result in an artificial change in pitch and a radial interference and an asymmetric root cut on a larger radius than conventional API threads together with the effect of the tapered thread engagement reduces maximum stress in the thread roots and prevents over-torquing.
Inventors
- 👤 Donna D. Saunders
- 👤 Manmohan S. Kalsi
- 👤 Gun-Shing Chen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 00:06
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16L; F16L15/00; F16L15/001; E; E21; E21B; E21B17/00; E21B17/02; E21B17/04; E21B17/042; F16L15/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
154 words
A tool joint pin comprising: a tapered pin member having an external V-configuration truncated standard thread, said standard thread having at least its last thread away from the end of the pin provided with a root cut on a radius which is greater than the truncation of the standard thread root and less than one-half the distance along a line extending perpendicular from the load flank to the pitch diameter of the opposed unloaded flank, and said loaded flank being tangent to said root at their point of juncture, said root radius terminating on the unloaded flank side of the thread centerline and short of a plane parallel to the thread centerline and passing through the unloaded flank pitch diameter, and said termination of said root radius being connected to the unloaded flank by a surface diverging outwardly from a plane through said termination of said root radius and parallel to said thread centerline.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
154 words
A tool joint pin comprising: a tapered pin member having an external V-configuration truncated standard thread, said standard thread having at least its last thread away from the end of the pin provided with a root cut on a radius which is greater than the truncation of the standard thread root and less than one-half the distance along a line extending perpendicular from the load flank to the pitch diameter of the opposed unloaded flank, and said loaded flank being tangent to said root at their point of juncture, said root radius terminating on the unloaded flank side of the thread centerline and short of a plane parallel to the thread centerline and passing through the unloaded flank pitch diameter, and said termination of said root radius being connected to the unloaded flank by a surface diverging outwardly from a plane through said termination of said root radius and parallel to said thread centerline.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
135 words
A tool joint pin comprising: a tapered pin member having an external V-configuration truncated thread having its last engaged thread provided with a root cut on a radius which is greater than the truncation of the thread root and less than one-half the distance along a line extending perpendicular from the load flank to the pitch diameter of the opposed unloaded flank, said loaded flank tangent to said root at their point of juncture, said root radius terminating on the unloaded flank side of the thread centerline and short of a plane parallel to the thread centerline and passing through the unloaded flank pitch diameter, and said termination of said root radius connected to the unloaded flank by a surface diverging outwardly from a plane through said termination point and parallel to said thread centerline.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
135 words
A tool joint pin comprising: a tapered pin member having an external V-configuration truncated thread having its last engaged thread provided with a root cut on a radius which is greater than the truncation of the thread root and less than one-half the distance along a line extending perpendicular from the load flank to the pitch diameter of the opposed unloaded flank, said loaded flank tangent to said root at their point of juncture, said root radius terminating on the unloaded flank side of the thread centerline and short of a plane parallel to the thread centerline and passing through the unloaded flank pitch diameter, and said termination of said root radius connected to the unloaded flank by a surface diverging outwardly from a plane through said termination point and parallel to said thread centerline.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
59 words
The tool joint pin of claim 1 or 2 in combination with: a box joint having compatible threads, said pin and box having engaging shoulders limiting make up of the joint, said pin thread formed on a lesser taper than said box thread whereby the percentage of total load carried by said last thread of the pin is reduced.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
70 words
A tool joint pin comprising: a tapered pin member having an external V-configuration truncated thread with its root cut on a radius which is greater than the truncation of the thread root and less than one-half the distance along a line extending perpendicular from the load flank to the pitch diameter of the opposed unloaded flank, and said loaded flank being tangent to said root at their point of juncture.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
70 words
A tool joint pin comprising: a tapered pin member having an external V-configuration truncated thread with its root cut on a radius which is greater than the truncation of the thread root and less than one-half the distance along a line extending perpendicular from the load flank to the pitch diameter of the opposed unloaded flank, and said loaded flank being tangent to said root at their point of juncture.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
148 words
A tool joint comprising: a tapered pin member having an external V-configuration truncated thread with its root cut on a radius which is greater than the distance along a line extending perpendicular to the load flank of a tooth to the central axis of the thread and less than one-half the distance along a line extending perpendicular from the load flank to the pitch diameter of the opposed unloaded flank, said loaded flank being tangent to said root at their point of juncture, said root radius terminating on the unloaded flank side of the thread centerline and short of a plane parallel to the thread centerline and passing through the unloaded flank pitch diameter, and said termination of said root radius being connected to the unloaded flank by a surface diverging outwardly from a plane through said termination of said root radius and parallel to said thread centerline.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
148 words
A tool joint comprising: a tapered pin member having an external V-configuration truncated thread with its root cut on a radius which is greater than the distance along a line extending perpendicular to the load flank of a tooth to the central axis of the thread and less than one-half the distance along a line extending perpendicular from the load flank to the pitch diameter of the opposed unloaded flank, said loaded flank being tangent to said root at their point of juncture, said root radius terminating on the unloaded flank side of the thread centerline and short of a plane parallel to the thread centerline and passing through the unloaded flank pitch diameter, and said termination of said root radius being connected to the unloaded flank by a surface diverging outwardly from a plane through said termination of said root radius and parallel to said thread centerline.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
61 words
The tool joint pin of claim 4 or 5 in combination with: a box joint having compatible threads, said pin and box having engaging shoulders limiting make up of the joint, and said pin thread formed on a lesser taper than said box thread whereby the percentage of total load carried by the last engaged thread of the pin is reduced.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
77 words
A tool joint pin comprising: a tapered pin member having an external V-configuration truncated thread having at least one complete thread provided with a root cut on a radius which is greater than the truncation of the thread root and less than one-half the distance along a line extending perpendicular from the load flank to the pitch diameter of the opposed unloaded flank, and said loaded flank being tangent to said root at their point of juncture.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
77 words
A tool joint pin comprising: a tapered pin member having an external V-configuration truncated thread having at least one complete thread provided with a root cut on a radius which is greater than the truncation of the thread root and less than one-half the distance along a line extending perpendicular from the load flank to the pitch diameter of the opposed unloaded flank, and said loaded flank being tangent to said root at their point of juncture.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1988-10-28 | 1989-04-29 | 1989-10-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-10-28 | 1993-04-29 | 1993-10-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-10-28 | 1997-04-29 | 1997-10-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |