Access platform for a well top drive system

- Varco I/P, Inc.
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Description

FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of an access platform according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a rear perspective view of the access platform of FIG. 1.

FIG. 3 is a side view of the access platform of FIG. 1.

FIG. 4 is a front view of the access platform of FIG. 1.

FIG. 5 is a bottom view of the access platform of FIG. 1; and,

FIG. 6 is a top view of the access platform of FIG. 1.

Claims

The ornamental design for an access platform for a well top drive system, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D524833
Type: Grant
Filed: Jun 7, 2004
Date of Patent: Jul 11, 2006
Assignee: Varco I/P, Inc. (Houston, TX)
Inventors: Robert Alden Folk (Calgary), Steven Lorne Folk (Sherwood Park)
Primary Examiner: Antoine D. Davis
Attorney: Guy McClung
Application Number: 29/207,008
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Miscellaneous (D15/199)