Pipe joints or couplings – With assembly means or feature
Reexamination Certificate
2006-08-15
2006-08-15
Hewitt, James M. (Department: 3679)
Pipe joints or couplings
With assembly means or feature
C285S024000, C285S027000, C166S077510, C166S085500, C166S379000, C166S380000, C081S057190, C081S057340
Reexamination Certificate
active
07090254
ABSTRACT:
In one aspect, an apparatus for aligning tubulars is provided, comprising at least one guide, a tong, and a backup unit, wherein the guide is arranged on or between the tong and the backup unit, and wherein the guide is, in use, movable towards and away from the tubular with respect to the backup unit. In another aspect, an apparatus for aligning tubulars is provided, comprising a tong, a backup unit, at least one torsion post arranged therebetween, and at least one guide, the guide mounted on the torsion post. In another aspect, a method for aligning tubulars using the apparatus of the invention is provided, comprising moving the guide towards and away from the tubular with respect to the backup unit.
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