Pipe guide

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2008-04-01

2008-04-01

Bagnell, David (Department: 3676)

Wells

Processes

Assembling well part

C166S077520

Reexamination Certificate

active

11176694

ABSTRACT:
A guide is disclosed for facilitating the movement of tubulars in well operations. In one aspect, the guide is a pipe guide with a base, an upper extension apparatus, a lower extension apparatus with a first end pivotably secured to the upper extension apparatus and selectively extendable with the upper extension apparatus, and a pipe holder apparatus connected to the upper extension apparatus.

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