Claims
- 1. A connector system for a tubing string having a line embedded in a sidewall thereof, comprising a first connector, wherein the first connector grippingly engages the tubing string and comprises:
an internal seal sealingly engaging an interior of the tubing string; an external seal sealingly engaging an exterior of the tubing string; and a line connector attached to the line in the tubing string.
- 2. The connector system of claim 1 further comprising a second connector attached to the tubing string opposite the first connector, wherein the second connector grippingly engages the tubing string and comprises:
an internal seal sealingly engaging the interior of the tubing string; an external seal sealingly engaging the exterior of the tubing string; and a line connector attached to the line in the tubing string, wherein the line connectors of the first and second connectors are adapted to connect to each other.
- 3. The connector system of claim 2 further comprising:
a first annular seal positioned radially inward relative to the line connectors of the first and second connectors; and a second annular seal positioned radially outward relative to the line connectors of the first and second connectors.
- 4. The connector system of claim 3 wherein the first annular seal comprises a metal-to-metal seal.
- 5. The connector system of claim 1 further comprising a collet for grippingly engaging the tubing string.
- 6. The connector system of claim 5 wherein the collet engages a layer of the tubing string positioned radially inward relative to a layer of the tubing string in which the line is embedded.
- 7. The connector system of claim 5 wherein the collet engages a layer of the tubing string positioned radially outward relative to a layer of the tubing string in which the line is embedded.
- 8. The connector system of claim 1 wherein the external seal engages a layer of the tubing string positioned radially inward relative to an outer layer of the tubing string.
- 9. The connector system of claim 1 wherein the internal seal engages an inner layer of the tubing string.
- 10. A connector system for a tubing string having a line embedded in a sidewall thereof, comprising:
means for grippingly engaging the tubing string; an internal seal sealingly engaging an interior of the tubing string; an external seal sealingly engaging an exterior of the tubing string; and means for connecting the line in the tubing string to a device connected to the connector system.
- 11. The connector system of claim 10 wherein the means for connecting the line in the tubing string to a device connected to the connector system comprises:
a conductor; and a contact.
- 12. The connector system of claim 10 wherein the means for connecting the line in the tubing string to a device connected to the connector system comprises a fiber optic coupling.
- 13. The connector system of claim 10 wherein the means for connecting the line in the tubing string to a device connected to the connector system comprises a hydraulic coupling.
- 14. A connector system for a tubing string having a line embedded in a sidewall thereof, comprising:
a housing adapted to receive the tubing string in a first end thereof; means for connecting the line in the tubing string to a device connected to a second end of the housing; a slip; and a sleeve, wherein the slip is biased into gripping engagement with the tubing string when the sleeve is tightened onto the housing.
- 15. The connector system of claim 14 further comprising:
a seal disposed between the housing and an interior of the tubing string; a seal disposed between the housing and the sleeve; and a seal disposed between the sleeve and an exterior of the tubing string.
- 16. The connector system of claim 14 wherein the means for connecting the line in the tubing string to a device connected to the second end of the housing comprises:
a conductor; and a contact.
- 17. The connector system of claim 14 wherein the means for connecting the line in the tubing string to a device connected to the second end of the housing comprises a fiber optic coupling.
- 18. The connector system of claim 14 wherein the means for connecting the line in the tubing string to a device connected to the second end of the housing comprises a hydraulic coupling.
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION
[0001] This application is a divisional of co-pending application Ser. No. 09/789,249 filed Feb. 20, 2001.
Divisions (1)
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Number |
Date |
Country |
Parent |
09789249 |
Feb 2001 |
US |
Child |
10396590 |
Mar 2003 |
US |