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Method and apparatus for attachment of a secondary tool handling device to a primary tool handling device

US8919841B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 5, 2013
Grant dateDec 30, 2014
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Expiry dateApr 5, 2033

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

Abstract

Embodiments of the invention provide methods and apparatus for a handling system and attachment of a secondary elevator, and/or other complementary equipment, to a primary elevator. In one embodiment, a casing elevator is provided. The casing elevator includes a body, two first load-rated lift members coupled to a perimeter of the body at a first location on the body, and two second load-rated lift members coupled to the perimeter of the body at a second location on the body, the second location being different than the first location.

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