Patent ID: 6199914
Filing Date: 2001-03-13
Classification: E21B

Abstract:
A quick connect assembly for providing an interface for the attachment of equipment to a well casing, the assembly comprising:a tubular male receiver comprising,a first end for coupling to the well casing,a second end forming a mouth, anda first annular lip formed around the second end, the annular lip having a lower surface sloping upward in a radially outward direction; anda fitting mounted over the second end of the male receiver, the fitting comprising,a first section having a cylindrical inner surface having a diameter at least as large as the outer surface diameter of the annular lip,a second section over the first section,a surface at an upper end of the second section for interfacing with the equipment to be mounted,at least a threaded opening formed radially through the first section, anda fastener threaded through the opening and having a frusto-conical tip portion for engaging the lower sloping surface of the first lip for pulling the fitting against the male receiver and for fastening the fitting to the male receiver.