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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 05, 2016
Filed:
Feb. 10, 2015
Dril-quip, Inc., Houston, TX (US);
Blake T. DeBerry, Houston, TX (US);
Morris B. Wade, Tomball, TX (US);
James Daryl Kizer, Houston, TX (US);
Sascha Antonio Castriotta, Houston, TX (US);
David Scantlebury, Missouri City, TX (US);
Darren W. T. Mills, Houston, TX (US);
Colton Bradford Sandman, Houston, TX (US);
Dril-Quip, Inc., Houston, TX (US);
Abstract
Systems and methods for riser coupling are disclosed. A riser coupling system comprises a riser joint connector comprising a first tubular assembly coupled to a second tubular assembly. The riser coupling system further comprises a spider assembly which receives the riser joint connector and has a connector actuation tool. The connector actuation tool comprises a dog assembly, a clamping tool and a splined member. The dog assembly selectively extends a dog to engage the riser joint connector. The clamping tool couples the first tubular assembly and the second tubular assembly. Finally, the splined member actuates a locking member of the riser joint connector.