Abstract: A loss prevention screen includes a housing and a first plurality of rods, each rod having an uphole end and a downhole end. The plurality of rods is arranged within the housing to form a flow path that forces a fluid flowing through the housing to pass through gaps formed between the plurality of rods. A loss prevention tool includes a housing having a through bore and first and second loss prevention screens positioned within the housing.

Abstract: A system for assisting in the removal of an MWD tool from a pipe is disclosed. The system comprises: a stand-off bracket, a winch assembly configured to be mounted to the stand-off bracket, and a coupling. The winch assembly comprises a winch, a power supply for supplying power to the winch, and a controller for operating the winch. The coupling comprises a collar interface, configured to be mounted to a collar that contains a measurement while drilling (MWD) tool, and a stand-off bracket interface, configured to receive an end of the stand-off bracket distal from the winch. A method for operating the system is also disclosed.