US 7,337,852 B2
Run-in and retrieval device for a downhole tool
Kevin R. Manke, Marlow, Okla. (US); Iosif J. Hriscu, Duncan, Okla. (US); and Matthew T. Howell, Duncan, Okla. (US)
Assigned to Halliburton Energy Services, Inc., Duncan, Okla. (US)
Filed on May 19, 2005, as Appl. No. 11/133,839.
Prior Publication US 2006/0260819 A1, Nov. 23, 2006
Int. Cl. E21B 23/00 (2006.01); E21B 31/00 (2006.01)
U.S. Cl. 166—381  [166/242.6; 166/301] 28 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. A run-in and retrieval device for a downhole tool comprising:
a first set of lugs disposed on a first component of the device connected to a tool string;
a second set of lugs disposed on a second component of the device connected to the downhole tool, wherein the first set of lugs interact with the second set of lugs in a connected position; and
a slidable locking mechanism, wherein the slidable locking mechanism secures the lugs' interaction in the connected position, and wherein the locking mechanism is releasable hydraulically, mechanically, electromechanically, or a combination thereof.