Patent ID: 8037933

Claim:
An externally testable redundant seal connector for a well having an annulus comprising: a. a connector body having a thru-bore further comprising a first end and a second end and a connector body axis; b. a ferrule disposed on the first end of the connector body, wherein the ferrule is adapted for forming a primary seal between an outer diameter of the connector body and a profile in a mandrel; c. at least a first sealing groove formed on the connector body; d. at least one first sealing means disposed in the at least one first sealing groove; e. at least one conduit formed in the connector body and disconnected from the thru-bore, wherein the at least one conduit has a first opening located between the first end and the second end of the connector body and a second opening formed through the first end of the connector body; f. at least one port disposed in the connector body, wherein the first opening of the at least one conduit is adjacent to the at least one port, and wherein the at least one port is for receiving fluid and introducing fluid to the at least one conduit; and g. a plug insertable in each port upon completion of testing, wherein each plug forms a secondary seal between the connector body and the mandrel; wherein the connector body is threadable with the mandrel.