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Sucker rod coupling with protective coating

Patent ·
OSTI ID:6958534

This patent describes a coupling adapted to be used in a string of oil well sucker rods. It comprises: a cylindrical metallic cuff having a radial face at each end and internal threads for its entire length, having a resinous coating about 0.040 inches thick bonded over all of the external surfaces, the resinous coating is fused onto the metal. This patent describes a second coupling adapted to be used in a string of oil well sucker rods. It comprises: a cylindrical metallic cuff having a radial face at each end and internal threads for its entire length, having a resinous coating bonded over all of the external surfaces, the resinous coating is fused onto the metal, a distal plug within one end of the cuff, the distal plug snugly fitting the threads of one end and covering all internal surfaces, and an eyelet plug on the other end. The eyelet plug extending within the other end and covering the threads of that end and all internal surfaces.

Assignee:
ICO, Inc., Ft. Worth, TX
Patent Number(s):
US 4905760; A
Application Number:
PPN: US 7-296226A
OSTI ID:
6958534
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English