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Method and apparatus for retaining a valve to a cement head

US9488032B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Blackhawk Specialty Tools, LLC · US

Inventors

Ron D. Robichaux · Houma, US
Bobby L. Brown · Olathe, US

Key dates

Filing date	Apr 11, 2014
Grant date	Nov 8, 2016
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jul 9, 2034

Classification

Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
CPC primaryF16M13/02
WIPO fieldMechanical elements
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus for retaining and securing elevated objects such as cement valves. A harness member is wrapped around the outer surface of an elevated object, and adjustable straps are tightened to secure the harness member in place. An elongate sling member, attached the harness member, is securely attached to a cement head assembly or other nearby support structure. The apparatus provides positive retention should an elevated object become detached, thereby preventing the object from falling and injuring personnel or damaging property.

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