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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 15, 2010
Filed:
Oct. 22, 2009
Lawrence E. Wells, Yorba Linda, CA (US);
James Edward Lynch, Terrell, TX (US);
Neil Edward West, Corona, CA (US);
Guy L. Mcclung, Iii, Spring, TX (US);
Lawrence E. Wells, Yorba Linda, CA (US);
James Edward Lynch, Terrell, TX (US);
Neil Edward West, Corona, CA (US);
Guy L. McClung, III, Spring, TX (US);
Varco I/P, Inc., Houston, TX (US);
Abstract
An apparatus for use in wellbore operations and a method for using it is provided. The apparatus includes a main body, two support ears spaced-apart and projecting from the main body, each having an inner ear part and an outer ear part. The inner ear part is able to support more weight than the outer ear part. In certain aspects, structure for preventing a large support link from being positioned on an outer ear part is provided. The apparatus, may be any of a link adapter, a block adapter, a becket, an elevator, and a drilling hook.