Patent ID: 7296630

Claim:
A method for moving a tubular ( 52 ) comprising the steps of, holding said tubular with an elevator ( 50 ) designed and arranged for holding said tubular and having first and second elevator ears ( 54 ) extending therefrom, coupling a first end ( 62 ) of a first bail ( 56 ) to said first elevator ear, coupling a first end ( 62 ) of a second bail ( 56 ) to said second elevator ear, remotely actuating a first bail locking apparatus ( 60 ) by which said first bail is locked to said first elevator ear, remotely actuating said elevator via at least one conduit ( 84 ) which passes through said first elevator ear ( 54 ), remotely actuating a second bail locking apparatus ( 60 ) by which said second bail is locked to said second elevator ear, and then simultaneously moving said first and second bails in a common direction.