Patent ID: 6557644
Filing Date: 2003-05-06
Classification: E21B

Abstract:
An adjustable tubing hanger assembly for suspending a tubular string from a wellhead comprising:a. a upper body having a seal; b. a lower body attached to the upper body and the tubular string; c. a carrier assembly located between the upper body and the lower body providing at least one metal seal for an annulus; d. a drive lock assembly attached to the lower body comprising: i. a tension lock; ii. a plurality of segments, each segment having an outer diameter with a grooved profile forming a load bearing interlock for said drive lock assembly; and iii. wherein the tension on the tubular string is adjustable depending on adjustments made to the interlock position of the grooved profile; e. wherein said seal is a member selected from the group of a metal seal, an elastomeric seal, and combinations thereof; and f. wherein said seal comprises a metal lip seal which further comprises a wedge and an activating gland adjacent said wedge.