Source: https://patents.google.com/patent/US10138690B2/en
Timestamp: 2019-04-18 21:08:19
Document Index: 48774193

Matched Legal Cases: ['Application No. 2016273903', 'Application No. 2', 'Application No. 2', 'Application No. 10188272', 'Application No. 10188272', 'Application No. 10188272', 'Application No. 20110680', 'Application No. 20110682', 'Application No. 20110681']

US10138690B2 - Apparatus for gripping a tubular on a drilling rig - Google Patents
Apparatus for gripping a tubular on a drilling rig Download PDF
US10138690B2
US10138690B2 US15/254,833 US201615254833A US10138690B2 US 10138690 B2 US10138690 B2 US 10138690B2 US 201615254833 A US201615254833 A US 201615254833A US 10138690 B2 US10138690 B2 US 10138690B2
US15/254,833
US20170044850A1 (en
II Albert C. Odell
Richard Lee Giroux
Doyle Fredric Boutwell, JR.
2003-03-05 Priority to US45215603P priority Critical
2003-03-05 Priority to US45219203P priority
2004-03-05 Priority to US10/795,129 priority patent/US7325610B2/en
2004-07-30 Priority to US59270804P priority
2005-07-29 Priority to US11/193,582 priority patent/US7503397B2/en
2005-12-12 Priority to US74945105P priority
2006-12-12 Priority to US11/609,709 priority patent/US7874352B2/en
2011-01-19 Priority to US13/009,475 priority patent/US8567512B2/en
2013-10-24 Priority to US14/062,739 priority patent/US20140116686A1/en
2016-09-01 Assigned to WEATHERFORD/LAMB, INC. reassignment WEATHERFORD/LAMB, INC. ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNORS INTEREST (SEE DOCUMENT FOR DETAILS). Assignors: LORENZ, JOERG, BOUTWELL, DOYLE FREDERIC, JR., ODELL, ALBERT C, II, THOMPSON, GARY, HAYES, MICHAEL, GIROUX, RICHARD LEE, HEIDECKE, KARSTEN, PIETRAS, BERND-GEORG, LE, TUONG THANH
2016-09-01 Assigned to WEATHERFORD TECHNOLOGY HOLDINGS, LLC reassignment WEATHERFORD TECHNOLOGY HOLDINGS, LLC NUNC PRO TUNC ASSIGNMENT (SEE DOCUMENT FOR DETAILS). Assignors: WEATHERFORD/LAMB, INC.
2016-09-01 Priority to US15/254,833 priority patent/US10138690B2/en
2016-09-01 Application filed by Weatherford Technology Holdings LLC filed Critical Weatherford Technology Holdings LLC
2017-02-16 Publication of US20170044850A1 publication Critical patent/US20170044850A1/en
2018-11-27 Publication of US10138690B2 publication Critical patent/US10138690B2/en
E21B33/0422—Casing heads; Suspending casings or tubings in well heads a suspended tubing or casing being gripped by a slip or an internally serrated member
An apparatus for gripping a tubular for use with a top drive includes a connector at one end for rotationally fixing the apparatus relative to the top drive; one or more gripping members at a second end for gripping the tubular; an actuator configured to move and hold the gripping members in contact with the tubular; and a lock coupled to the connector for preventing the apparatus and the top drive from rotating independently of one another.
This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/062,739, filed Oct. 24, 2013, which is a continuation of Ser. No. 13/009,475, filed on Jan. 19, 2011; which is a divisional of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/609,709, filed on Dec. 12, 2006, now U.S. Pat. No. 7,874,352; which application claims benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60/749,451, filed Dec. 12, 2005. Each of above referenced applications is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to a gripping assembly for gripping tubulars. More particularly, the invention relates to a gripping apparatus for connecting wellbore tubulars on a drilling rig. More particularly still, the invention relates to a method of operating a tubular handling system.
An internal gripping device or spear may grip the inside diameter of a tubular to temporarily hold the tubular while building a string or rotating the string to drill. An internal gripping device is typically connected at an upper end to a top drive and at a lower end the internal gripping device includes outwardly extending gripping members configured to contact and hold the interior of the tubular in order to transmit axial and torsional loads. To engage the tubular, it may be useful to monitor the position of the tubular gripping apparatus and the gripping mechanism in the tubular gripping apparatus.
There is a need for an improved tubular handling assembly capable of tracking a position of the tubular gripping apparatus and the gripping mechanism. There is also a need for an integrated safety system between the gripping apparatus and a gripper on the rig floor.
In another embodiment described herein, a safety system for use with a tubular handling system is described. The safety system includes a sensor adapted to track movement of a slip ring for actuating a gripping apparatus, wherein the sensor sends a signal to a controller when the gripping apparatus is in a position that corresponds to the gripping apparatus being engaged with the tubular.
In yet another embodiment, a method of handling a tubular includes gripping the tubular with a gripping apparatus; sending an electronic signal to a controller indicating that the gripping apparatus is gripping the tubular; and controlling actuation of the gripping apparatus using the controller to prevent inadvertent release of the tubular.
In yet another embodiment, a tubular handling system includes a gripping apparatus; and a controller operable to receive an electronic signal indicating a position of the gripping apparatus, wherein the controller is operable to control actuation of the gripping apparatus to prevent inadvertent release of a tubular supported by the gripping apparatus.
In an alternative embodiment, the actuator 106 of the gripping apparatus 104 includes one or more piston and cylinder assemblies 400, as shown in FIG. 4. The piston and cylinder assemblies 400 couple to the mandrel 212 via a collar 402, and are movably coupled to the sleeve 214 via a slip ring 404. The slip ring 404 couples to a rod 406 of each of the piston and cylinder assemblies 400. The slip ring 404 is operatively coupled to the sleeve 214 in order to actuate the gripping apparatus 104. It should be appreciated that any method known in the art of fixing the piston and cylinder assemblies 400 to the mandrel 212 and the sleeve 214 may be used. Any one of the piston and cylinders assemblies 400 are capable of moving the slip ring 404 in order to actuate the gripping apparatus 104, therefore, all but one of the piston and cylinder assemblies 400 is redundant or provide a backup, and one of the pistons is the primary actuator. It should further be appreciated that other power sources besides fluid sources may also be employed to power the gripping apparatus 104 either separately or in conjunction with the fluid power. These alternative power sources include, but are not limited to, electric, battery, and stored energy systems such as power springs and compressed gas.
In yet another alternative embodiment, the adapter 218 is an external locking tool 1110 as shown in FIGS. 11C and 11B. The external locking tool 1110 may comprise two or more link elements 1112 connected to encompass the connection between tubular handling system 102 components. As shown, the link elements 1112 are pivotably connected to one another via a pin 1114. The pins 1114 may be removed in order to open the external locking tool 1110 and place the external locking tool 1110 around the connection. The pin 1114 may then be reinstalled lock the external locking tool 1110 around the connection. Further, any number of link elements 1112 may be removed or added in order to accommodate the size of the connection. The link elements 1112, when connected, form an interior diameter having two or more dies 1116. Each link element 1112 may have one or more recess 1117 adapted to house the die 1116. The interior diameter is adapted to be equal to or larger than the outer diameter of the connection between tubular handling system 102 components. The dies 1116 have an engagement surface which is adapted to grippingly engage the outer diameter of the connection between the tubular handling system 102 components. In one embodiment, the dies 1116 are large enough to traverse the connection between the tubular handling system components. Optionally, the dies 1116 may be radially adjustable via one or more adjustment screw 1120. The adjustment screw 1120 as shown traverses each of the link elements 1112. The adjustment screw 1120 engages the die 1116 on the interior of the link element 1112 and is accessible for adjustment on the exterior of the link element 1112. Although the adjustment screw 1120 is shown as a screw, it should be appreciated that any method of moving the dies radially may be used including but not limited to a fluid actuatable piston, an electric actuator, or a pin. In this manner, the link elements 1112 with the dies 1116 may be coupled together around a connection between two components. The dies 1116 may then be adjusted, if necessary, via the adjustment screws 1120 in order to grippingly engage the connection. Each die 1116 will transverse the connection and thereby grip both of the components. The dies 1116 coupled to the link elements 1112 will prevent the components from rotating relative to one another, thereby preventing inadvertent release of the connection.
With the tubular string 116 cemented in place, the gripping apparatus 104 may be removed from the actuator 106. One of the modular gripping apparatus 804, shown in FIG. 8, may then be coupled to the actuator 106 in order to accommodate a different sized tubular 112. A new tubular string 116 may be made up and run into the cemented tubular string 116 in the same manner as described above. The new tubular string may be equipped with a milling and/or drilling tool at its lower end in order to mill out any debris in the tubular string 116 and/or drill the wellbore 115. The same procedure as described above is used to run and set this tubular string 116 into the wellbore. This process may be repeated until the tubular running is completed. This process may be reversed in order to remove tubulars from the wellbore 115.
In yet another embodiment, the backup assembly comprises a selectively powered redundant actuator.
In yet another embodiment, a controller for monitoring the fluid pressure in the one or more pressure chambers in provided.
a connector at one end for rotationally fixing the apparatus relative to the top drive;
an actuator configured to move and hold the one or more gripping members in contact with the tubular; and
a lock coupled to the connector for preventing the apparatus and the top drive from rotating independently of one another, wherein the lock comprises a shaped sleeve for engaging a shaped outer diameter of the connector of the apparatus.
2. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the lock is coupled to a shaped outer surface of the top drive.
3. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the shape is configured to transfer torque.
4. The apparatus of claim 3, wherein the shape is selected from a group consisting of square, hexagonal, and octagonal.
5. An apparatus for gripping a tubular for use with a top drive, comprising:
a lock coupled to the connector for preventing the apparatus and the top drive from rotating independently of one another, wherein the lock comprises:
6. The apparatus of claim 5, wherein the lock further comprises a set screw.
7. The apparatus of claim 5, further comprising a backup assembly adapted to maintain the gripping member in contact with the tubular.
8. The apparatus of claim 7, wherein the backup assembly includes a selectively powered redundant actuator.
9. The apparatus of claim 7, wherein the backup assembly comprises a check valve operable in conjunction with a primary actuator to ensure the primary actuator remains operable in the event of fluid failure.
10. The apparatus of claim 5, further comprising one or more adjustment members each configured to radially move one of the one or more gripping dies relative to its respective link element.
11. A method of connecting a gripping apparatus to a top drive, comprising:
coupling a connection of the gripping apparatus to the top drive to rotationally fix the gripping apparatus relative to the top drive, wherein the gripping apparatus includes one or more gripping members for gripping the tubular; and
coupling a lock to the connection and the top drive to prevent the apparatus and the top drive from rotating independently of one another, wherein the lock comprises:
12. The method of claim 11, further comprising transferring torque from the lock to the apparatus.
13. The method of claim 11, wherein the lock comprises a sleeve having a shaped interior surface for engaging a complementary shaped outer surface of the apparatus.
14. The method of claim 11, further comprising moving the one or more gripping dies relative to their respective link element.
an actuator configured to move and hold the gripping members in contact with the tubular; and
a release activated by applying weight to the apparatus to actuate a fluid operated piston, wherein the fluid operated piston is coupled to a fluid resistor for constricting fluid flow and wherein the fluid resistor acts to release the gripping members from the tubular using a substantially constant force applied over time.
16. The apparatus of claim 15, further comprising a bias member for biasing the piston to an unengaged position.
17. The apparatus of claim 16, further comprising a release chamber for storing a fluid for operating the piston.
18. The apparatus of claim 15, further comprising a backup assembly adapted to maintain the gripping member in contact with the tubular, wherein the backup assembly comprises a check valve operable in conjunction with a primary actuator to ensure the primary actuator remains operable in the event of fluid failure.
US15/254,833 2000-04-17 2016-09-01 Apparatus for gripping a tubular on a drilling rig Active 2026-12-31 US10138690B2 (en)
US45215603P true 2003-03-05 2003-03-05
US45219203P true 2003-03-05 2003-03-05
US10/795,129 US7325610B2 (en) 2000-04-17 2004-03-05 Methods and apparatus for handling and drilling with tubulars or casing
US11/193,582 US7503397B2 (en) 2004-07-30 2005-07-29 Apparatus and methods of setting and retrieving casing with drilling latch and bottom hole assembly
US74945105P true 2005-12-12 2005-12-12
US11/609,709 US7874352B2 (en) 2003-03-05 2006-12-12 Apparatus for gripping a tubular on a drilling rig
US13/009,475 US8567512B2 (en) 2003-03-05 2011-01-19 Apparatus for gripping a tubular on a drilling rig
US14/062,739 US20140116686A1 (en) 2003-03-05 2013-10-24 Apparatus for gripping a tubular on a drilling rig
US15/254,833 US10138690B2 (en) 2003-03-05 2016-09-01 Apparatus for gripping a tubular on a drilling rig
US14/062,739 Continuation US20140116686A1 (en) 2000-04-17 2013-10-24 Apparatus for gripping a tubular on a drilling rig
US20170044850A1 US20170044850A1 (en) 2017-02-16
US10138690B2 true US10138690B2 (en) 2018-11-27
ID=46326803
US11/609,709 Active 2025-11-23 US7874352B2 (en) 2000-04-17 2006-12-12 Apparatus for gripping a tubular on a drilling rig
US13/009,475 Active 2027-01-18 US8567512B2 (en) 2000-04-17 2011-01-19 Apparatus for gripping a tubular on a drilling rig
US14/062,739 Abandoned US20140116686A1 (en) 2000-04-17 2013-10-24 Apparatus for gripping a tubular on a drilling rig
US15/254,833 Active 2026-12-31 US10138690B2 (en) 2000-04-17 2016-09-01 Apparatus for gripping a tubular on a drilling rig
US (4) US7874352B2 (en)
NO324746B1 (en) * 2006-03-23 2007-12-03 Peak Well Solutions As Tool for filling, circulating and tilbakestromning of fluids in a well
WO2009135223A2 (en) * 2008-05-02 2009-11-05 Weatherford/Lamb, Inc. Tubular handling apparatus
US7819183B2 (en) 2008-06-16 2010-10-26 Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. Work string controller
PL2313601T3 (en) * 2008-07-18 2018-02-28 Noetic Technologies Inc. Grip extension linkage to provide gripping tool with improved operational range, and method of use of the same
NO330907B1 (en) * 2008-10-23 2011-08-15 Peak Well Solutions As Cementing head with Cordless remote
EP3138991A3 (en) 2009-02-25 2017-04-19 Weatherford Technology Holdings, LLC Pipe handling system
CN101892814A (en) * 2010-07-20 2010-11-24 煤炭科学研究总院重庆研究院 Opening and closing controllable hydraulic rubber sleeve type chuck
US20110259602A1 (en) * 2010-12-15 2011-10-27 Thru Tubing Solutions, Inc. Christmas tree installation using coiled tubing injector
EP3423669A1 (en) * 2016-02-29 2019-01-09 2M-Tek, Inc. Actuator assembly for tubular running device
FI123117B (en) * 2011-02-18 2012-11-15 Sandvik Mining & Constr Oy The control apparatus for controlling the drill pipe
CN102182407A (en) * 2011-04-08 2011-09-14 江苏如东通用机械有限公司 Double-door casing elevator
BR112014004756A2 (en) * 2011-08-29 2017-03-21 Premiere Inc modular pipe operation set
US8985225B2 (en) * 2011-12-16 2015-03-24 Tesco Corporation Tubular engaging device and method
US8960324B2 (en) * 2012-01-27 2015-02-24 GDS International, LLC Top drive with automatic anti-rotation safety control
US20140041854A1 (en) * 2012-06-26 2014-02-13 Premiere, Inc. Stabberless Elevator Assembly with Spider Interlock Control
US20140060853A1 (en) * 2012-08-31 2014-03-06 Premiere, Inc. Multi-purpose fluid conducting swivel assembly
EP2713003B1 (en) * 2012-09-26 2015-03-04 Sandvik Intellectual Property AB Method of interconnecting a drill rod with a drill string by means of a threaded connection, rod handling system and drill rig
US20140097960A1 (en) * 2012-10-04 2014-04-10 Mark Guidry Alarm systems and methods for preventing improper lifting of tubular members
US20140099175A1 (en) * 2012-10-04 2014-04-10 Mark Guidry Alarm systems and methods for preventing improper lifting of tubular members
GB2507083A (en) * 2012-10-18 2014-04-23 Managed Pressure Operations Apparatus for continuous circulation drilling.
JP5672322B2 (en) * 2013-03-14 2015-02-18 株式会社安川電機 Robotic device
US9598916B2 (en) * 2013-07-29 2017-03-21 Weatherford Technology Holdings, LLP Top drive stand compensator with fill up tool
US9903167B2 (en) * 2014-05-02 2018-02-27 Tesco Corporation Interlock system and method for drilling rig
US9784054B2 (en) * 2014-07-28 2017-10-10 Tesco Corporation System and method for establishing tubular connections
US9657533B2 (en) * 2014-07-31 2017-05-23 Tesco Corporation Drilling component retention system and method
US9850739B2 (en) 2014-08-21 2017-12-26 George Pat Ferguson Cement head stabber and method for lifting for installation
BR112017010828A2 (en) 2014-11-26 2017-12-26 Weatherford Tech Holdings Llc superior modular impeller
WO2017087595A1 (en) * 2015-11-17 2017-05-26 Schlumberger Technology Corporation High trip rate drilling rig
US10151194B2 (en) 2016-06-29 2018-12-11 Saudi Arabian Oil Company Electrical submersible pump with proximity sensor
WO2018107095A2 (en) * 2016-12-09 2018-06-14 Dril-Quip, Inc. Casing running tool adapter
US10132118B2 (en) 2017-03-02 2018-11-20 Weatherford Technology Holdings, Llc Dual torque transfer for top drive system
SU23637A1 (en) 1927-06-17 1931-10-31 А.Г. Хотян Apparatus for producing sound waves
US3540266A (en) * 1967-10-03 1970-11-17 United States Steel Corp Positive mechanical weld tracker
US3901331A (en) 1972-12-06 1975-08-26 Petroles Cie Francaise Support casing for a boring head
GB2053088A (en) 1979-06-23 1981-02-04 Gebhart S Clamping arrangement for a sawing machine
EP0087373A1 (en) 1982-02-24 1983-08-31 VALLOUREC Société Anonyme dite. Method and device for assuring a correct make-up of a tubular-threaded connection having a screw-limiting stop
US4472002A (en) 1982-03-17 1984-09-18 Eimco-Secoma Societe Anonyme Retractable bit guide for a drilling and bolting slide
US4492134A (en) 1981-09-30 1985-01-08 Weatherford Oil Tool Gmbh Apparatus for screwing pipes together
EP0171144A1 (en) 1984-07-27 1986-02-12 WEATHERFORD U.S. Inc. Device for handling well casings
US4570706A (en) 1982-03-17 1986-02-18 Alsthom-Atlantique Device for handling rods for oil-well drilling
DE3523221A1 (en) 1985-06-28 1987-01-02 Svetozar Dipl Ing Marojevic Method of screwing pipes
US4646827A (en) 1983-10-26 1987-03-03 Cobb William O Tubing anchor assembly
US4652195A (en) 1984-01-26 1987-03-24 Mcarthur James R Casing stabbing and positioning apparatus
US4667752A (en) 1985-04-11 1987-05-26 Hughes Tool Company Top head drive well drilling apparatus with stabbing guide
US4681158A (en) 1982-10-07 1987-07-21 Mobil Oil Corporation Casing alignment tool
US4681162A (en) 1986-02-19 1987-07-21 Boyd's Bit Service, Inc. Borehole drill pipe continuous side entry or exit apparatus and method
US4686873A (en) 1985-08-12 1987-08-18 Becor Western Inc. Casing tong assembly
US4709766A (en) 1985-04-26 1987-12-01 Varco International, Inc. Well pipe handling machine
US4735270A (en) 1984-09-04 1988-04-05 Janos Fenyvesi Drillstem motion apparatus, especially for the execution of continuously operational deepdrilling
US4742876A (en) 1985-10-09 1988-05-10 Soletanche Submarine drilling device
US4765416A (en) 1985-06-03 1988-08-23 Ab Sandvik Rock Tools Method for prudent penetration of a casing through sensible overburden or sensible structures
US4773689A (en) 1986-05-22 1988-09-27 Wirth Maschinen-Und Bohrgerate-Fabrik Gmbh Apparatus for clamping to the end of a pipe
EP0285386A2 (en) 1987-04-02 1988-10-05 W-N Apache Corporation Internal wrench for a top head drive assembly
US4781359A (en) 1987-09-23 1988-11-01 National-Oilwell Sub assembly for a swivel
US4843945A (en) 1987-03-09 1989-07-04 National-Oilwell Apparatus for making and breaking threaded well pipe connections
US4854383A (en) 1988-09-27 1989-08-08 Texas Iron Works, Inc. Manifold arrangement for use with a top drive power unit
US4875530A (en) 1987-09-24 1989-10-24 Parker Technology, Inc. Automatic drilling system
US4899816A (en) 1989-01-24 1990-02-13 Paul Mine Apparatus for guiding wireline
US4909741A (en) 1989-04-10 1990-03-20 Atlantic Richfield Company Wellbore tool swivel connector
US4921386A (en) 1988-06-06 1990-05-01 John Harrel Device for positioning and stabbing casing from a remote selectively variable location
GB2224481A (en) 1988-11-04 1990-05-09 Heerema Engineering Improvements in internal elevators
US4936382A (en) 1989-03-31 1990-06-26 Seaboard-Arval Corporation Drive pipe adaptor
US4962819A (en) 1989-02-01 1990-10-16 Drilex Systems, Inc. Mud saver valve with replaceable inner sleeve
US4971146A (en) 1988-11-23 1990-11-20 Terrell Jamie B Downhole chemical cutting tool
US4981180A (en) 1989-07-14 1991-01-01 National-Oilwell Positive lock of a drive assembly
US5022472A (en) 1989-11-14 1991-06-11 Masx Energy Services Group, Inc. Hydraulic clamp for rotary drilling head
US5049020A (en) 1984-01-26 1991-09-17 John Harrel Device for positioning and stabbing casing from a remote selectively variable location
US5081888A (en) 1988-12-01 1992-01-21 Weatherford, U.S., Inc. Apparatus for connecting and disconnecting threaded members
US5083356A (en) 1990-10-04 1992-01-28 Exxon Production Research Company Collar load support tubing running procedure
EP0474481A2 (en) 1990-09-06 1992-03-11 Frank's International Ltd Device for applying torque to a tubular member
US5107940A (en) 1990-12-14 1992-04-28 Hydratech Top drive torque restraint system
USRE34063E (en) 1982-06-01 1992-09-15 Monitoring torque in tubular goods
US5161438A (en) 1991-04-12 1992-11-10 Weatherford/Lamb, Inc. Power tong
US5207128A (en) 1992-03-23 1993-05-04 Weatherford-Petco, Inc. Tong with floating jaws
US5233742A (en) 1992-06-29 1993-08-10 Gray N Monroe Method and apparatus for controlling tubular connection make-up
US5245265A (en) 1989-01-28 1993-09-14 Frank's International Ltd. System to control a motor for the assembly or dis-assembly of two members
RU2004769C1 (en) 1991-12-02 1993-12-15 Творческий союз изобретателей Свердловской области Top-driven drilling device
US5272925A (en) 1990-10-19 1993-12-28 Societe Natinoale Elf Aquitaine (Production) Motorized rotary swivel equipped with a dynamometric measuring unit
US5284210A (en) 1993-02-04 1994-02-08 Helms Charles M Top entry sub arrangement
US5294228A (en) 1991-08-28 1994-03-15 W-N Apache Corporation Automatic sequencing system for earth drilling machine
US5305839A (en) 1993-01-19 1994-04-26 Masx Energy Services Group, Inc. Turbine pump ring for drilling heads
US5332043A (en) 1993-07-20 1994-07-26 Abb Vetco Gray Inc. Wellhead connector
US5354150A (en) 1993-02-08 1994-10-11 Canales Joe M Technique for making up threaded pipe joints into a pipeline
US5368113A (en) 1992-10-21 1994-11-29 Weatherford/Lamb, Inc. Device for positioning equipment
US5458454A (en) * 1992-04-30 1995-10-17 The Dreco Group Of Companies Ltd. Tubular handling method
US5461905A (en) 1994-04-19 1995-10-31 Bilco Tools, Inc. Method and apparatus for testing oilfield tubular threaded connections
US5497840A (en) 1994-11-15 1996-03-12 Bestline Liner Systems Process for completing a well
US5588916A (en) 1994-02-17 1996-12-31 Duramax, Inc. Torque control device for rotary mine drilling machine
WO1997008418A1 (en) 1995-08-22 1997-03-06 Western Well Tool, Inc. Puller-thruster downhole tool
US5667026A (en) 1993-10-08 1997-09-16 Weatherford/Lamb, Inc. Positioning apparatus for a power tong
US5706894A (en) 1996-06-20 1998-01-13 Frank's International, Inc. Automatic self energizing stop collar
WO1998005844A1 (en) 1996-07-31 1998-02-12 Weatherford/Lamb, Inc. Mechanism for connecting and disconnecting tubulars
US5735351A (en) 1995-03-27 1998-04-07 Helms; Charles M. Top entry apparatus and method for a drilling assembly
US5746276A (en) 1994-10-31 1998-05-05 Eckel Manufacturing Company, Inc. Method of rotating a tubular member
US5765638A (en) 1996-12-26 1998-06-16 Houston Engineers, Inc. Tool for use in retrieving an essentially cylindrical object from a well bore
US5785132A (en) 1996-02-29 1998-07-28 Richardson; Allan S. Backup tool and method for preventing rotation of a drill string
WO1998032948A1 (en) 1997-01-29 1998-07-30 Weatherford/Lamb, Inc. Apparatus and method for aligning tubulars
US5803191A (en) 1994-05-28 1998-09-08 Mackintosh; Kenneth Well entry tool
US5833002A (en) 1996-06-20 1998-11-10 Baker Hughes Incorporated Remote control plug-dropping head
WO1999011902A1 (en) 1997-09-02 1999-03-11 Weatherford/Lamb, Inc. Method and apparatus for aligning tubulars
US5890549A (en) 1996-12-23 1999-04-06 Sprehe; Paul Robert Well drilling system with closed circulation of gas drilling fluid and fire suppression apparatus
US5931231A (en) 1996-06-27 1999-08-03 Bucyrus International, Inc. Blast hole drill pipe gripping mechanism
WO1999058810A2 (en) 1998-05-12 1999-11-18 Weatherford/Lamb, Inc. Apparatus and method for facilitating connection of a tubular to a string of tubulars
US6012529A (en) 1998-06-22 2000-01-11 Mikolajczyk; Raymond F. Downhole guide member for multiple casing strings
WO2000008293A1 (en) 1998-07-31 2000-02-17 Rotech Holdings Limited Drilling turbine
WO2000009853A1 (en) 1998-08-17 2000-02-24 Hydril Company Elevating casing spider
US6079509A (en) 1998-08-31 2000-06-27 Robert Michael Bee Pipe die method and apparatus
WO2000052297A2 (en) 1999-03-05 2000-09-08 Varco International, Inc. Pipe running tool
US6119772A (en) 1997-07-14 2000-09-19 Pruet; Glen Continuous flow cylinder for maintaining drilling fluid circulation while connecting drill string joints
CA2307386A1 (en) 1999-05-02 2000-11-02 Varco International, Inc. Torque boost apparatus and method for top drive drilling systems
US6170573B1 (en) 1998-07-15 2001-01-09 Charles G. Brunet Freely moving oil field assembly for data gathering and or producing an oil well
US6202764B1 (en) 1998-09-01 2001-03-20 Muriel Wayne Ables Straight line, pump through entry sub
US6217258B1 (en) 1996-12-05 2001-04-17 Japan Drilling Co., Ltd. Dual hoist derrick system for deep sea drilling
WO2001033033A1 (en) 1999-11-05 2001-05-10 Jm Consult As A feeder for feeding a pipe or rod string
US6237684B1 (en) 1999-06-11 2001-05-29 Frank's Casing Crewand Rental Tools, Inc. Pipe string handling apparatus and method
JP2001173349A (en) 1999-12-22 2001-06-26 Sumitomo Constr Mach Co Ltd Excavating apparatus driving device for ground excavator
GB2357530A (en) 2000-11-04 2001-06-27 Weatherford Lamb Apparatus and method for gripping and releasing tubulars including a grip assurance mechanism
US6279654B1 (en) 1996-10-04 2001-08-28 Donald E. Mosing Method and multi-purpose apparatus for dispensing and circulating fluid in wellbore casing
WO2001069034A2 (en) 2000-03-14 2001-09-20 Weatherford/Lamb, Inc. Wellbore circulation system, kelly bushing, kelly and tong
EP1148206A2 (en) 1996-05-03 2001-10-24 Transocean Sedco Forex Inc. Multi-activity offshore exploration and/or development drilling method and apparatus
WO2001079652A1 (en) 2000-04-17 2001-10-25 Weatherford/Lamb, Inc. Top drive for casing connection
US20010042625A1 (en) 1998-07-22 2001-11-22 Appleton Robert Patrick Apparatus for facilitating the connection of tubulars using a top drive
WO2002036927A1 (en) 2000-11-04 2002-05-10 Weatherford/Lamb, Inc. Combined grip control of elevator and spider slips
US6390190B2 (en) 1998-05-11 2002-05-21 Offshore Energy Services, Inc. Tubular filling system
US20020108748A1 (en) 2000-04-12 2002-08-15 Keyes Robert C. Replaceable tong die inserts for pipe tongs
EP1256691A2 (en) 1997-05-02 2002-11-13 Frank's International, Inc. Fill-up and circulation tool with torque assembly
US6553825B1 (en) 2000-02-18 2003-04-29 Anthony R. Boyd Torque swivel and method of using same
WO2003054338A2 (en) 2001-12-20 2003-07-03 Varco I/P, Inc. Offset elevator for a pipe running tool and a method of using a pipe running tool
US6651737B2 (en) 2001-01-24 2003-11-25 Frank's Casing Crew And Rental Tools, Inc. Collar load support system and method
US6668937B1 (en) 1999-01-11 2003-12-30 Weatherford/Lamb, Inc. Pipe assembly with a plurality of outlets for use in a wellbore and method for running such a pipe assembly
US6688394B1 (en) 1996-10-15 2004-02-10 Coupler Developments Limited Drilling methods and apparatus
US6695559B1 (en) 1998-02-14 2004-02-24 Weatherford/Lamb, Inc. Apparatus for delivering a tubular to a wellbore
WO2004022903A2 (en) 2002-09-09 2004-03-18 Tomahawk Wellhead & Services, Inc. Top drive swivel apparatus and method
US6725949B2 (en) 2001-08-27 2004-04-27 Varco I/P, Inc. Washpipe assembly
US6832658B2 (en) 2002-10-11 2004-12-21 Larry G. Keast Top drive system
US6840322B2 (en) 1999-12-23 2005-01-11 Multi Opertional Service Tankers Inc. Subsea well intervention vessel
US6907934B2 (en) 2003-03-11 2005-06-21 Specialty Rental Tool & Supply, L.P. Universal top-drive wireline entry system bracket and method
WO2005090740A1 (en) 2004-03-19 2005-09-29 Tesco Corporation Spear type blow out preventer
US20050274508A1 (en) * 2004-06-07 2005-12-15 Folk Robert A Wellbore top drive systems
US20060000600A1 (en) 1998-08-24 2006-01-05 Bernd-Georg Pietras Casing feeder
US20060124353A1 (en) 1999-03-05 2006-06-15 Daniel Juhasz Pipe running tool having wireless telemetry
US7100698B2 (en) 2003-10-09 2006-09-05 Varco I/P, Inc. Make-up control system for tubulars
US7264050B2 (en) 2000-09-22 2007-09-04 Weatherford/Lamb, Inc. Method and apparatus for controlling wellbore equipment
EP1963612B1 (en) 2005-12-12 2010-04-14 Weatherford/Lamb, Inc. Apparatus for gripping a tubular on a drilling rig
US8356675B2 (en) * 2007-04-27 2013-01-22 Weatherford/Lamb, Inc. Apparatus and methods for tubular makeup interlock
US4545017A (en) 1982-03-22 1985-10-01 Continental Emsco Company Well drilling apparatus or the like with position monitoring system
US6845825B2 (en) 2001-01-22 2005-01-25 Vermeer Manufacturing Company Method and apparatus for attaching/detaching drill rod
US6626238B2 (en) 2001-12-12 2003-09-30 Offshore Energy Services, Inc. Remote sensor for determining proper placement of elevator slips
US6968895B2 (en) 2003-09-09 2005-11-29 Frank's Casing Crew And Rental Tools Drilling rig elevator safety system
CA2531444C (en) * 2004-12-23 2010-10-12 Trican Well Service Ltd. Method and system for fracturing subterranean formations with a proppant and dry gas
US20070017682A1 (en) 2005-07-21 2007-01-25 Egill Abrahamsen Tubular running apparatus
GB2463380B (en) 2007-04-13 2011-10-19 Richard Lee Murray Tubular running tool and methods of use
JP5101114B2 (en) 2007-01-19 2012-12-19 東洋ゴム工業株式会社 Pneumatic tire
CA2821684C (en) 2008-05-02 2016-04-12 Weatherford/Lamb, Inc. Methods and apparatus for gripping a wellbore tubular
WO2009137414A1 (en) 2008-05-03 2009-11-12 Frank's International, Inc. Tubular grip interlock system
2006-12-12 US US11/609,709 patent/US7874352B2/en active Active
2011-01-19 US US13/009,475 patent/US8567512B2/en active Active
2013-10-24 US US14/062,739 patent/US20140116686A1/en not_active Abandoned
2016-09-01 US US15/254,833 patent/US10138690B2/en active Active
US3885679A (en) 1973-07-09 1975-05-27 Jr John J Swoboda Raching arm for pipe sections, drill collars, riser pipe, and the like used in well drilling operations
GB2275486A (en) 1991-09-30 1994-08-31 Wepco As Circulation equipment
US5772514A (en) 1994-02-17 1998-06-30 Duramax, Inc. Torque control device for rotary mine drilling machine
US5535824A (en) 1994-11-15 1996-07-16 Bestline Liner Systems Well tool for completing a well
US6000472A (en) 1996-08-23 1999-12-14 Weatherford/Lamb, Inc. Wellbore tubular compensator system
US6595288B2 (en) 1996-10-04 2003-07-22 Frank's International, Inc. Method and multi-purpose apparatus for dispensing and circulating fluid in wellbore casing
US5909768A (en) 1997-01-17 1999-06-08 Frank's Casing Crews And Rental Tools, Inc. Apparatus and method for improved tubular grip assurance
US20050051343A1 (en) 1998-07-22 2005-03-10 Weatherford/Lamb, Inc. Apparatus for facilitating the connection of tubulars using a top drive
US7096977B2 (en) 1999-03-05 2006-08-29 Varco I/P, Inc. Pipe running tool
US20030164276A1 (en) 2000-04-17 2003-09-04 Weatherford/Lamb, Inc. Top drive casing system
US20040188098A1 (en) * 2000-11-04 2004-09-30 Schulze-Beckinghausen Joerg Erich Combined grip control of elevator and spider slips
US20140116686A1 (en) * 2003-03-05 2014-05-01 Weatherford/Lamb, Inc. Apparatus for gripping a tubular on a drilling rig
US20070000668A1 (en) 2003-05-15 2007-01-04 Matheus Christensen Internal running elevator
Australian Examination Report dated Feb. 6, 2018, for Australian Patent Application No. 2016273903.
Brazil Written Opinion dated Apr. 20, 2017, for Brazil Patent Application No. PI0619754-0.
Canadian Office Action dated Feb. 27, 2018, for Canadian Patent Application No. 2,937,095.
Canadian Office Action dated Jun. 1, 2017, for Canadian Patent Application No. 2,937,095.
EPO Office Action dated Apr. 9, 2014, for European Application No. 10188272.8.
EPO Office Action dated Jul. 29, 2011, for European Application No. 10188272.8.
EPO Office Action dated Jun. 22, 2016, for European Application No. 10188272.8.
Norwegian Office Action dated Jan. 13, 2018, for Norwegian Application No. 20110680.
Norwegian Office Action dated Jan. 13, 2018, for Norwegian Patent Application No. 20110682.
Norwegian Office Action dated Oct. 27, 2017, for Norwegian Patent Application No. 20110681.
PCT International Search Report and Written Opinion dated Oct. 12, 2007, for International Application No. PCT/US2006/061945.
US20070131416A1 (en) 2007-06-14
US8567512B2 (en) 2013-10-29
US20110174483A1 (en) 2011-07-21
US20170044850A1 (en) 2017-02-16
US20140116686A1 (en) 2014-05-01
US7874352B2 (en) 2011-01-25
CA2517895C (en) 2009-12-01 Casing running and drilling system
CA2345244C (en) 2009-04-21 An apparatus for facilitating the connection of tubulars using a top drive
USRE41759E1 (en) 2010-09-28 Lockable swivel apparatus and method
EP1793079B1 (en) 2010-07-14 Apparatus and methods for tubular makeup interlock
CA2399786C (en) 2012-06-26 Improved tubular running tool
US20090274545A1 (en) 2009-11-05 Tubular Handling Apparatus
EP0477452B1 (en) 1996-09-25 Downhole force generator
EP1659260B1 (en) 2008-10-22 Riser rotating control device
AU770288B2 (en) 2004-02-19 Connection of tubulars using a top drive
CA2301963C (en) 2004-03-09 Method and apparatus for handling tubular goods
US20040094309A1 (en) 2004-05-20 Hydraulically activated swivel for running expandable components with tailpipe
CA2356471C (en) 2007-01-09 Apparatus and method for facilitating the connection of tubulars using a top drive
Free format text: ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNORS INTEREST;ASSIGNORS:ODELL, ALBERT C, II;GIROUX, RICHARD LEE;LE, TUONG THANH;AND OTHERS;SIGNING DATES FROM 20070115 TO 20070226;REEL/FRAME:039618/0583
Free format text: NUNC PRO TUNC ASSIGNMENT;ASSIGNOR:WEATHERFORD/LAMB, INC.;REEL/FRAME:039618/0685