Patent ID: 7490677
Filing Date: 2009-02-17
Classification: E21B

Abstract:
1. An apparatus to make-up connections with a top drive on a rig comprising: a saver sub having a first end and a second end, the first end having a threaded female member connectable to a top drive and the second end having a threaded male member connectable to a tubular segment; a stabbing guide to receive and align the end of the tubular segment, the stabbing guide having an elongated sleeve portion at a first end to receive the threaded male member at the second end of the saver sub and a housing at a second end to direct a female connection of the tubular segment to the threaded male member of the saver sub; and one or more radially projecting protrusions on the saver sub receivable within one or more recesses in the sleeve portion of the stabbing guide to rotatably secure the saver sub to the stabbing guide; and one or more radially projecting protrusions on the saver sub receivable within one or more recesses in the sleeve portion of the stabbing guide to rotatably secure the saver sub to the stabbing guide; wherein the housing directs a tubular joint connection into contact with the male member at the second end of the saver sub to facilitate rotatably making up the connection between the saver sub and the tubular joint.