Patent ID: 9657536
Date: 2017-05-23
CPC Classifications: E21B,F16L

Claim:
1. A tubular connection for joining adjacent tubulars of a tubular string for passage of fluid therethrough, the tubular connection comprising: a pin end located at an end of a first of the adjacent tubulars, the pin end having an outer locking surface; a box end located at an end of a second of the adjacent tubulars, the box end having a plurality of fingers located at an end region thereof with slots positioned therebetween, the plurality of fingers selectively extendable for placement about the pin end of the first of the adjacent tubulars, the plurality of fingers having an inner locking surface for interlocking engagement with the outer locking surface of the pin end whereby loads are distributed between the adjacent tubulars; and at least one wedge configured to secure the plurality of fingers about the pin end.