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Well casing grip assurance system

US4676312A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 4, 1986
Grant dateJun 30, 1987
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Expiry dateDec 4, 2006

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B19/07
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A casing grip assurance interlock system connected with the elevator and the spider of a well casing installation apparatus including positioning valves respectively actuated by the elevator and the spider to permit actuating fluid pressure to be admitted to either the elevator or the spider only when the other of the elevator or spider is positioned to firmly grip the well casing.

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