Patent ID: 8327928
Filing Date: 2012-12-11
Classification: E21B

Abstract:
1. A tubular running tool, the tubular running tool comprising: a carrier connected to traveling block of a drilling rig; a body having a tapered surface, the body rotationally connected to the carrier; slips moveably disposed along the tapered surface for selectively gripping a tubular; the slips moveable to a first engaged position with respect to the tapered surface of the body such that the slips grip the tubular at a first outer diameter thereof; and the slips moveable to a second engaged position with respect to the tapered surface of the body such that the slips grip a second tubular at a second outer diameter thereof substantially different from the first outer diameter; and a rotational device connected to the slips, the rotational device selectively rotating the slips and gripped tubular relative to the carrier.