Method and system for sealing and handling pipe

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9255458
APP PUB NO 20130049385A1
SERIAL NO

13597547

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In one aspect, the present invention relates to a friction-pin unit. The friction-pin unit includes a sleeve and a guide cone formed at a first end of the sleeve. A shaft is disposed coaxially within the sleeve and a plurality of friction pins extend radially outward from the shaft. The plurality of friction pins are adapted for interference-fit engagement with an inner surface of the pipe. A ring seal is circumferentially disposed around an inner surface of the sleeve. The ring seal adapted to circumferentially seal an outer surface of the pipe.

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AMEC FOSTER WHEELER USA CORPORATION585 N DAIRY ASHFORD RD HOUSTON TX 77079

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Austin, John A Katy, US 10 82
Young, Raymond Christopher Houston, US 4 6

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