Patent ID: 8439122
Filing Date: 2013-05-14
Classification: E21B,F16L,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A method for downhole operation comprising the steps of: connecting a tool or drill bit assembly to a distal end of a string from an initial position where the tool or drill bit are not connected to the string, where the distal end of the string includes a male or female connector and a proximal end of the tool or the drill bit assembly includes a mating connector, where the male connector includes a rigidly mounted cantilevered detent engaging member disposed on an outer surface of the male connector and the female connector includes a plurality of detents disposed on an inner surface of the female connector extending from the proximal end of the female connector toward a distal end of the tool or the drill bit assembly, where the male connector is designed to be inserted into initial contact into the female connector with sufficient axial force to push the engaging member over each of the plurality of detents without rotation.