Material or article handling – Cylindrical bar handling device – Sequentially acting – diverse handling devices
Reexamination Certificate
2006-07-19
2010-06-15
Adams, Gregory W (Department: 3652)
Material or article handling
Cylindrical bar handling device
Sequentially acting, diverse handling devices
C414S022620
Reexamination Certificate
active
07736119
ABSTRACT:
A pipe handling system comprises a pipe rack moveably coupled to a stationary frame. The pipe rack is configured to support a plurality of pipes between a loading end and a storage end. The pipe rack is moveable between a loading position where the loading end is positioned at a higher elevation than the storage end and an unloading position wherein the storage end is positioned at a higher elevation than the loading end. An arm is rotatably coupled to the loading end of the rack and is configured to engage a single pipe and move the single pipe onto or off of the pipe rack.
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Adams Gregory W
Conley & Rose, P.C.
National Oilwell Varco L.P.
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