Patent ID: 7337849
Filing Date: 2008-03-04
Classification: E21B

Abstract:
1. A tensioner comprising: at least one top load plate; at least one upper swivel member in communication with the at least one top load plate; at least one cylinder plate in communication with the at least one upper swivel member; at least one tensioning cylinder having a blind end and a rod end, the blind end being in communication with the at least one cylinder plate and the rod end being in communication with at least one rod end swivel member; a base having a top side and a bottom side, the top side of the base being connected to the at least one rod end swivel member, at least one extension rod connected to the bottom side of the base; and at least one extension platform connected to at least one of the at least one extension rods, the extension platform being disposed below the base, thereby forming a unitary, co-linear tensioner.