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Drill pipe handling device

US4834441A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateNov 25, 1987
Grant dateMay 30, 1989
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Expiry dateNov 25, 2007

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B19/06
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A device to facilitate the handling of drill pipe which obviates the necessity of climbing the drill rig tower to attach or detach the lifting device. The device comprises a collar which is temporarily attached to the drill pipe and a basket device having a lifting bail.

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