Patent ID: 7036202
Filing Date: 2006-05-02
Classification: E21B,Y10T

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for aligning a centerline of a first tubular with a centerline of a second, axially stationary tubular, comprising: a strut having at least one clamp mateabie to the first tubular, whereby upon mating with the first tubular the centerline of the first tubular is substantially aligned with a centerline of the strut, wherein the strut comprises a first portion and a second portion, wherein said second portion is offset from said first portion; and a lower clamp mateable to the second, axially stationary tubular, the lower clamp disposed on the second portion of the strut and the at least one clamp disposed on the first portion of the strut and movable along the first portion, whereby upon mating the lower clamp with the second, axially stationary tubular, the centerline of the first tubular is substantially aligned with the centerline of the second axially stationary tubular.