Patents Assigned to TUBULAR OPTIMIZATION SERVICES LTD.
  • THREAD PROTECTOR MANIPULATION TOOL
    Publication number: 20120255402
    Abstract: A system is provided to facilitate the substitution of power tools for manual manipulation of thread protectors on threaded tubulars. Male-thread protectors are manipulated using a driven cup with a flexible inner liner to engage the protector, the cup having expansion and gripper features. Female-thread protectors are manipulated using a driven elastic body fittably engaged with the inner surface of the protector. The manipulators are fitted with tool adapters to fit power tools such as an impact wrench.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2011
    Publication date: October 11, 2012
    Applicant: TUBULAR OPTIMIZATION SERVICES LTD.
    Inventors: BRIAN FRIEND, ERNIE LOVELESS