Methods and apparatuses for wellbore operations

Details Methods and apparatuses for wellbore operations Methods and apparatuses for wellbore operations

2008-04-22

2008-04-22

Neuder, William P. (Department: 3672)

Wells

Processes

Assembling well part

C166S077520

Reexamination Certificate

active

11176976

ABSTRACT:
A dual sided elevator for supporting a tubular member in a wellbore operation, the elevator in one aspect having an openable back end and an openable front end, either end openable by using opening apparatus at the front of the elevator; such an elevator with operation apparatus within an elevator body; and/or a top drive system which, in at least certain embodiments, has an apparatus connected below it for breaking connections and such an elevator.

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