Patent ID: 8434557

Claim:
A method for controlling flow of hydrocarbons from a structure or conduit, the method comprising the steps of: lowering an engagement apparatus into a position for engaging the structure or conduit, wherein the engagement apparatus comprises a tubular body having threads fixedly disposed on an end thereof, and wherein the threads comprise a deformable material fixedly and directly disposed thereon; rotating the engagement apparatus and the threads to engage the threads directly with a complementary portion of the structure or conduit, thereby deforming the deformable material to form a wedge shape, wherein the wedge shape provides a seal between the threads and the structure or conduit and resists removal of the engagement apparatus from the structure or conduit; engaging a plurality of conduits and a valve with an upper end of the engagement apparatus; and actuating the valve to direct flow of hydrocarbons from the structure or conduit to a selected conduit of the plurality of conduits.