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MODULAR CONNECTOR AND METHOD

  • US 20080245570A1
  • Filed: 10/09/2007
  • Published: 10/09/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/15/2005
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A modular tool for use in subterranean formations comprising:

  • a first module including a first collar at least partially defining an exterior of the tool wherein the collar includes an first engagement mechanism at a first end of the collar and a second engagement mechanism at a second end of the collar, and a fluid passageway for passing drilling fluid therethrough;

    a second module including a second collar at least partially defining an exterior of the tool wherein the collar includes an first engagement mechanism at a first end of the collar for engaging the second end of the first collar and a second engagement mechanism at a second end of the collar, and a fluid passageway extending a length of the module for passing drilling fluid therethrough; and

    one or more connectors for connecting the first and second modules, the one or more connectors connecting at least one flowline from the first module and one flow line from the second module for flowing an auxiliary fluid between the first and the second module, and connecting at least one wire from the first module and one wire from the second module for transmitting power and/or data between the modules, and the one or more connectors being configured for passing drilling fluid between the first and the second module.

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