Patent ID: 11860134
Assignee: nan
Field: Measurement (Instruments)
Classification: CPC G  B | IPC B  G

Claim 0:
1. An apparatus for applying a force to a tubular member comprising:
a frame comprising first and second spaced, vertically extending side members and a top frame assembly connected to said first and second side members to form a generally inverted U shape;
a fixed base downwardly spaced from said top frame assembly;
first and second spaced anchors operatively attached to said base;
a force generator mounted on said top frame assembly and adapted to generate an upwardly directed tensioning force;
a first flexible linkage connectable to said force generator and adapted to at least partially encircle a tubular member; and
a second flexible linkage adapted to at least partially encircle said tubular member, said second linkage having a first section connectable to said first anchor, and a second section connectable to said second anchor, and a third section intermediate said first and second portions and adapted to at least partially encircle said tubular member.