Patent ID: 8186910
Filing Date: 2012-05-29
Classification: E21B

Abstract:
1. In combination a removable cartridge and mud mat for deployment of at least one flying lead, the combination comprising: a removable cartridge to receive at least one flying lead having a first cobra head on one end of a bundle and a second cobra head on the other end of the bundle, the removable cartridge having; a centrally located hub to assist in proper location of the removable cartridge on the mud mat; a plurality of uprights in a generally circular pattern about which the bundle is wound on the removable cartridge; a first support to attach the first cobra head to the removable cartridge during transit; a second adjustable support to attach the second cobra head to the removable cartridge during; and a plurality of moveable angled supports surrounding at least a portion of an outer circumference of the removable cartridge; the mud mat sized and arranged to receive and engage the removable cartridge, the mud mat having; a centrally located stabilization pin to engage the centrally located hub on the removable cartridge to assist in proper orientation of the removable cartridge on the mud mat; means for securing the removable cartridge to the mud mat; a first fixed porch to secure the first cobra head; means for removably attaching the first cobra head to the first fixed porch; a second adjustable porch to secure the second cobra head; means for removably attaching the second cobra head to the second adjustable porch; a plurality of lifting eyes on the removable cartridge to facilitate installation of the removable cartridge on the mud mat and to facilitate detachment of the removable cartridge from the mud mat; a plurality of eyes on the mud mat to engage a main sling assembly; and a plurality of feet extending from a frame of the mud mat to facilitate crawling under the mud mat while on board ship.