Patent ID: 8689863
Filing Date: 2014-04-08
Classification: E21B

Abstract:
1. A tubular running tool, comprising: a carrier configured to be suspended within a drilling rig; and a gripping assembly rotationally connected to the carrier; the gripping assembly configured to move to a first engaged position with respect to the carrier such that the gripping assembly grips a first tubular at a first outer diameter thereof and transmits torque to the first tubular about an axis of the tubular running tool; and the gripping assembly configured to move to a second engaged position with respect to the carrier such that the gripping assembly grips a second tubular at a second outer diameter thereof substantially different from the first outer diameter and transmits torque to the second tubular about the axis of the tubular running tool, wherein the carrier is configured to be connected to a top drive within the drilling rig, wherein the top drive is configured to transmit torque to the first tubular and the second tubular through the gripping assembly of the tubular running tool.