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Clamping device for capping oil wells and the like, and apparatus for mounting same

Patent ·
OSTI ID:6512747
A clamping device for capping a pipe carrying fluids is described therein, comprising: clamping brackets for securement on the pipe; a capping member for insertion into an open end of the pipe, said capping member including an upper plate portion and a lower capping portion fixedly secured to said plate portion as an integral unit; fastener means for securing said upper plate portion to said clamping brackets to provide a unit construction when securely mounted on the pipe; and said lower capping portion including means for spraying said clamping brackets and the pipe with water, chemicals and like material for cooling same. An apparatus for mounting a clamping device including clamping brackets for securement on a fluid carrying pipe and a capping member for insertion into an open end of the pipe for capping the pipe, comprising: a lower portion including closable jaw means for securement to the clamping brackets to engage the clamping brackets around the pipe; an upper portion including arm means provided with a carrier member for holding the capping member to position the capping member within the open end of the pipe; frame means for securing said upper portion to said lower portion; and rod means for opening and closing said jaw means.
Assignee:
IMS; EDB-93-087832
Patent Number(s):
US 5213157; A
Application Number:
PPN: US 7-805478
OSTI ID:
6512747
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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