Top drive module connector and methods

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9890591
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13942250

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A top drive includes a plurality of modules. The top drive includes a first fastening member and a second fastening member. The first fastening member and the second fastening member are configured to be removably coupled to connect a first module and a second module. In some embodiments, the top drive includes a third fastening member. The third fastening member is configured to be removably coupled to at least one of the first fastening member and the second fastening member, to connect the first module, the second module, and a third module. A tool for assembling or disassembling a top drive includes a fastening portion including an attachment mechanism configured to releasably couple the tool to a portion of a top drive. The tool includes a first housing including a recess disposed therein. The tool includes a first rod disposed at least partially within the recess.

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NABORS DRILLING TECHNOLOGIES USA INC515 WEST GREENS ROAD HOUSTON TX 77067

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Macklin, Michael Tomball, US 6 76
Simanjuntak, Godwin Houston, US 3 28

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