Patent ID: 7392850
Filing Date: 2008-07-01
Classification: E21B

Abstract:
1. A method of performing wireline work on a rig, wherein a well extends from the rig, and wherein the method comprises: providing an apparatus comprising: a sleeve having a first end and a second end, wherein said first end contains a first plurality of wedges and the second end contains a second plurality of wedges; an upper mandrel having a third plurality of wedges that are configured to engage the first plurality of wedges wherein said upper mandrel contains a first passage and a second passage, and wherein said first passage is configured to receive the wireline; a first sub configured to engage the upper mandrel and the sleeve; a lower mandrel having a fourth plurality of wedges that engage with the second plurality of wedges; a second sub configured to engage the lower mandrel; providing a wireline through said first passage and into a central bore of said sleeve, and wherein said wireline has a down hole tool attached at a first end, wherein the down hole tool is in the well; lowering the down hole tool on the wireline into the well; transmitting a torque to the upper mandrel; transmitting the torque to the third plurality of wedges on said upper mandrel; transferring the torque to the first plurality of wedges on said sleeve.