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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 17, 2013
Filed:
Dec. 08, 2010
James R. Streater, Jr., Humble, TX (US);
Troy M. Hudson, Magnolia, TX (US);
Michael S. Krauel, Houston, TX (US);
James R. Streater, Jr., Humble, TX (US);
Troy M. Hudson, Magnolia, TX (US);
Michael S. Krauel, Houston, TX (US);
National Oilwell Varco, L.P., Houston, TX (US);
Abstract
A rope socket comprises a slip cone subassembly having a straight outer diameter and a tapered inner diameter. A plurality of slips is positioned within the slip cone body. A retainer ring holds the slips together. A guide plug is positioned within the slips to maintain the slips in an opening position during insertion of a cable. A spring stabilizer having a spring thereon is coupled above the slip cone assembly to ensure even compression of the spring. A safety slot is located on the body of the rope socket in order to provide a visual indication of the cable position.