Wells – Processes – Assembling well part
Reexamination Certificate
2007-01-10
2009-06-16
Wright, Giovanna C (Department: 3672)
Wells
Processes
Assembling well part
C166S077520, C166S381000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07546882
ABSTRACT:
Methods and apparatus for connecting a tubular to a tubular string are provided. In one embodiment, an apparatus suitable for engaging, compensating, and connecting a tubular includes one or more compensating pistons, an engaging assembly for engaging a tubular, and a connector for connecting the engaging assembly to the one or more compensating pistons while allowing for rotation of the tubular relative to the compensation pistons.
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Heidecke Karsten
Hollingsworth, Jr. Jimmy L.
Wood Kevin
Patterson & Sheridan L.L.P.
Weatherford / Lamb, Inc.
Wright Giovanna C
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