Patent ID: 6247535
Filing Date: 2001-06-19
Classification: E21B,Y10T

Abstract:
An orienting and locking swivel, comprising:a locking ratchet housing having a locking ratchet recess and a longitudinal bore;a locking ratchet disposed within said locking ratchet recess and releasably secured to said locking ratchet housing;a first tubular member partially disposed within said longitudinal bore of said locking ratchet housing, and releasably engageable with said locking ratchet;a second tubular member partially disposed within said longitudinal bore of said locking ratchet housing, and releasably engageable with said locking ratchet;a first split housing engaged with said locking ratchet housing and releasably engageable with said first tubular member; anda second split housing engaged with said locking ratchet housing and releasably engageable with said second tubular member.