Tubular control apparatus

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2008-11-17

2011-10-04

Thompson, Kenneth L (Department: 3676)

Wells

Above ground apparatus

With means facilitating connecting or disconnecting...

C166S085500, C175S085000, C414S022580

Reexamination Certificate

active

08028748

ABSTRACT:
A control apparatus to receive a tubular member includes a contact member configured to engage the tubular member, and a control mechanism operably coupled to the contact member, wherein the control mechanism is configured to dampen movement of at least one of the tubular member and the contact member as the tubular member engages the contact member.

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