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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 03, 2015
Filed:
Mar. 22, 2011
Richard Mcintosh, Lafayette, LA (US);
Toby Scott Baudoin, Rayne, LA (US);
Richard McIntosh, Lafayette, LA (US);
Toby Scott Baudoin, Rayne, LA (US);
2M-TEK, Inc., Scott, LA (US);
Abstract
A method and apparatus for facilitating running or pulling tubulars from a well bore whereby the manual operations or functions normally performed by a human are undertaken by the THD and may including remote control or manipulation. The THD comprises an elevator assembly (THD) with a main body consisting of upper and lower plates, a scissor assembly and multiple sized die blocks to conform to the tubular diameter. The THD can be used as a transfer elevator to position the tubular for engagement by the make-up assembly, can be outfitted to perform as a safety clamp or restraining device and also configured as a tubular stabbing arm as required by the operation.