Patent ID: 8210265
Filing Date: 2012-07-03
Classification: E21B

Abstract:
1. A riser joint, comprising: a pipe having first and second ends; a first connector disposed on the first end of the pipe, the first connector having a first internal surface and having a first external surface with a first thread; a second connector disposed on the second end of the pipe, the second connector having an external collar and having a second external surface engagable with the first internal surface; a union nut disposed about the second connector and being axially and rotatably movable thereon, the union nut being engageable with the external collar and having a second internal surface, the second internal surface having a second thread mateable with the first thread of a first connector of another riser joint; and a sleeve rotatably disposed on the second connector, the sleeve being separate from the union nut and engaged with the union nut such that the union nut can move axially relative to the sleeve, the sleeve having a first gear and being rotatable via the first gear about the second connector, wherein rotation of the sleeve rotates the union nut to mate with the first connector of the other riser joint.