Elongated member lifting system
AssigneeDrilltec Patents & Technologies Company, Inc.
InventorsBryan C. Baker, David W. Clem
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Abstract
Methods and apparatus for providing a durable, lightweight lifting member and assembly for use in handling elongated members. One embodiment comprises a cage or net made of a flexible material, the cage or net being adapted to receive one end of an elongated member. Another embodiment is characterized by a flexible lifting member constructed of a pliable, non-metallic material and comprising a body portion, an end portion, and a lifting strap.
Claims11
1-43. (canceled)
A method for preparing an elongated member having a first end and second end for movement, comprising:
- disposing first and second flexible lifting members about the first and second ends, respectively, of the elongated member;
- and
- connecting each flexible lifting member to a lifting apparatus.
45-48. (canceled)
An assembly for lifting an oilfield tubular, comprising:
- first and second lifting members made from a flexible material, each lifting member receiving one end of the oilfield tubular;
- and
- a means for lifting the oilfield tubular using said lifting members.
50-53. (canceled)
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.