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K. Evert Beierbach0
Kevin J. Nikiforuk0
Date of Patent
August 10, 2010
0Patent Application Number
121545820
Date Filed
May 23, 2008
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Patent abstract
A pipe handling device for mounting to use with a top drive and possibly a pipe engaging apparatus, includes a link arm having a first end pivotally connectable to move with the top drive and an outboard end pivotally connectable to a pipe elevator segment, and a drive system to drive the outboard end of the link arm at least between a lower position and a raised position. A pipe handling system and method are also described.
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