Abstract: A metal-to-metal seal assembly which provides a dynamic seal between two moving members yet does not require constant compressive loading. A hollow seal ring is provided having a "C"-shaped cross section and containing a coiled spring. The seal ring is disposed between two telescoped members of an expansion joint, or polished bore receptacle, in an interference fit and is flanked by two bearing rings. The seal ring is located relative to the pressurized fluid so that the fluid pressure is equalized across the ring and remains constant between the two telescoped members despite relative movement therebetween.

Abstract: A hydraulic running and setting tool for a well packer including an annular cylinder body having a top sub for connection with a tubing handling string, a longitudinal operator tube releasably secured at a first upper end in the top sub, a first locking collet assembly for releasably coupling with a packer body including a collet connected with the top sub and a collet locking surface along the second end of the operator tube, an annular piston in the cylinder body, and a second locking collet assembly releasably connected with the piston for operating a packer setting sleeve. Shear pins in the running tool isolated from weight forces applied to the running tool by the packer control the setting sequence while the packer remains fully coupled by the first collet assembly.