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Backup tool and method for preventing rotation of a drill string

US5785132A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 29, 1996
Grant dateJul 28, 1998
Priority date
Expiry dateFeb 29, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B19/161
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A backup tool for engaging a drill pipe body having elongated jaws such that the pressure exerted by the jaws on the drill pipe body is sufficiently distributed to not damage the drill pipe body.

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