Apparatus and methods for setting slips on a tubular member

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9797208
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15359290

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Systems, apparatus and methods are usable for automatically engaging and setting slips of an automatic slip setting apparatus about a tubular, when the automatic slip setting apparatus is properly positioned relative to a desired section of the tubular for gripping, lifting and/or holding, and installing and/or removing the tubular, in or out from a wellbore, while preventing slippage and/or dropping of the tubular. The automatic slip setting apparatus is usable with an elevator or spider assembly, each comprising a main body having a central opening extending therethrough, a plurality of slips, and a yoke. An arm assembly, connected to the elevator or spider assembly, moves when contacted by a tubular moving through the central opening, and a latching member, which is connected to the yoke, can be moved by the arm assembly, thereby causing the plurality of slips to move to a closed position for gripping the tubular.

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FRANK'S INTERNATIONAL LLC1311 BROADFIELD BLVD SUITE 400 HOUSTON TX 77084

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bernard, Timothy Youngsville, US 5 25
Bouligny, Vernon J Lafayette, US 17 545
Chu, Jacob Lafayette, US 5 18
Mosing, Donald E Lafayette, US 66 1313
Paval, Adrian Lafayette, US 2 14
Stelly, John E Breaux Bridge, US 8 73

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