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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 24, 2014
Filed:
Jul. 22, 2010
William J. Tabor, Magnolia, TX (US);
Huey J. Kliebert, Jr., The Woodlands, TX (US);
Scott A. Marshall, Houston, TX (US);
Benton John Vicknair, Thibodaux, LA (US);
William J. Tabor, Magnolia, TX (US);
Huey J. Kliebert, Jr., The Woodlands, TX (US);
Scott A. Marshall, Houston, TX (US);
Benton John Vicknair, Thibodaux, LA (US);
Oceaneering International, Inc., Houston, TX (US);
Abstract
A tubular clamp for gripping a tubular is disclosed. In one aspect, a tubular clamp for use with a cutting and lifting system is provided. The tubular clamp is configured to move between an opened position and a closed position. The tubular clamp further includes at least one slip member to permit the clamp to bear the weight of a severed tubular string. Lifting lugs on an outer surface of the clamp permit attachment to a lifting assembly.