Patent ID: 6045171
Filing Date: 2000-04-04
Classification: E21B

Abstract:
A spear head assembly for connecting a running tool or other apparatus to a wire line, said running tool or other apparatus provided with a fluid flow path along or though which fluid can flow, said assembly comprising:a main body portion having first and second axially opposite ends, said first end adapted for coupling to said running tool or other apparatus, said main body portion being provided with an internal passage extending between first and second spaced apart openings, said first opening being at said first end; anda spear point coupled to said main body portion and extending from said second end, said spear point including a neck and an end portion having a base of a greater diameter than that of the neck, such that the base of the end portion forms at the neck a shoulder adapted to engage an overshot for coupling said assembly with said wire line;wherein said internal passage is configured to communicate with said fluid flow path to allow fluid to flow through said fluid flow path when said assembly is coupled between said running tool or other apparatus and said wire line.