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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 10, 2012
Filed:
Oct. 24, 2008
Bernd-georg Pietras, Wedemark, DE;
Kevin Wood, Langenhagen, DE;
Karsten Heidecke, Houston, TX (US);
John D. Hooker, Ii, Langenhagen, DE;
Martin Helms, Burgdorf, DE;
Martin Liess, Seeize, DE;
Bernd-Georg Pietras, Wedemark, DE;
Kevin Wood, Langenhagen, DE;
Karsten Heidecke, Houston, TX (US);
John D. Hooker, II, Langenhagen, DE;
Martin Helms, Burgdorf, DE;
Martin Liess, Seeize, DE;
Weatherford/Lamb, Inc., Houston, TX (US);
Abstract
A remotely operated joint elevator for use in handling a tubular is provided. The single joint elevator including a housing having an access opening configured to receive the tubular. The single joint elevator further including at least one closure member connected to the housing via a hinge pin. Additionally, the single joint elevator including a power assembly configured to rotate at least one closure member around the hinge pin to selectively open and close the access opening. In another aspect, a method of handling a tubular using a remotely operated joint elevator is provided. In yet a further aspect, a remotely operated joint elevator for use in handling a tubular.