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Rotation inhibiting apparatus

US8573329B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Frank's Casing Crew and Rental Tools, Inc. · US

Inventors

Brian David Begnaud · Youngsville, US
Charles Michael Webre · Lafayette, US
Adam Gerard Pelletier · Youngsville, US
Dougal Hugo Brown · Inverness, GB
Tom Adrian Banger · Lowestoft, GB
Peter John Lovegrove · Lowestoft, GB

Key dates

Filing date	Aug 27, 2010
Grant date	Nov 5, 2013
Priority date	—
Expiry date	May 20, 2031

Classification

Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
CPC primaryE21B19/08
WIPO fieldCivil engineering
WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

Embodiments disclosed herein relate to methods and apparatus to inhibit rotation within a drilling rig. The apparatus may include a first member connected to a first component of the drilling rig, and a second member connected to the first member and connected to a second component of the drilling rig, the second component configured to move vertically with respect to the first component. The first member is configured to move vertically with respect to the second member and the first member and the second member substantially inhibit rotation between each other. The apparatus may include a rotational adjustment system, in which the rotational adjustment system is used to connect with one of the components of the drilling rig.

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