Curvature conformable gripping dies

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2008-03-13

2009-10-13

Thomas, David B (Department: 3723)

Tools

Wrench, screwdriver, or driver therefor

Machine

C081S057150, C081S186000, C175S423000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07600450

ABSTRACT:
A gripper is disclosed for gripping a tubular, e.g. to facilitate rotation of the tubular, the gripper including a body, the body having conformable material having an initial body shape, and the conformable material able to change the initial body shape upon contacting a tubular with the body, the tubular having a tubular shape, the conformable material able to conform to the tubular shape of the tubular to facilitate gripping of the tubular with the gripper. This abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract which will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure and is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims, 37 C.F.R. 1.72(b).

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