Patent ID: 7117757

Claim:
A high-pressure probe insertion and retraction apparatus comprising: a. A conveyance tube having threadable, sealable fixtures at the upper and lower end; b. An assortment of included probes designed specifically for threadable, sealable attachment to a fixture at the lower end of the conveyance tube; c. A conveyance tube-retaining device mounted to said conveyance tube and compressing a crimped ferrule defining a specific vertical position of the conveyance tube retaining device on the conveyance tube; d. A lower generally elongated body for the conveyance tube to pass guidingly and sealably through; e. An upper generally elongated body with a drive assembly mounted at the lower end to threadably descend over the threaded upper portion of the lower generally elongated body; f. An adapter at the lower end of the lower generally elongated body for threadable and sealable attachment of the lower fixture of the lower generally elongated body, and to the entry valve of the high-pressure vessel or flowline; g. A bleed valve component threadably and sealably attached to a port in the lower fixture of the lower generally elongated body giving access to the high-pressure fluids within said lower fixture.