Patent ID: 7963336

Claim:
A riser joint system, comprising: a first riser joint having a longitudinal axis, a first end of the first riser joint comprising a pin having a profile adapted for engagement; a second riser joint having a longitudinal axis, a first end of the second riser joint comprising: a box adapted to receive the pin of the first riser joint; a riser joint axial restraining member adapted to be movable between a first position, wherein the axial restraining member is disposed against the profile of the pin to restrict axial movement of the first riser joint relative to the second riser joint, and a second position, wherein the axial restraining member is not disposed against the profile of the pin so as to enable axial movement of the second riser joint relative to the first riser joint; and a securing member adapted to be moved axially relative to the box from a first position to a second position to drive the riser joint axial restraining member into engagement with the profile of the pin; and a make-up tool assembly adapted to position the securing member axially relative to the box, wherein the make-up tool assembly comprises a plurality of arms adapted to extend outward from a retracted position to engage the securing member and selectively drive the securing member between the first and second positions.