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Identification system for drill pipes and the like

  • US 20110175343A1
  • Filed: 03/24/2011
  • Published: 07/21/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/31/2005
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. An identification system for a component which comprises a body having an outer surface which in use is subject to wear, the system comprising:

  • an identification disk which comprises upper and lower faces and a thickness which is defined between the upper and lower faces;

    a unique identifying marking which is provided on at least the upper face, the identifying marking corresponding to the identity of the component;

    a cavity which is formed in the body and extends from the outer surface to a depth that is greater than the thickness of the disk;

    wherein in use of the identification system the disk is positioned in the cavity such that the upper face is directed toward and disposed below the outer surface; and

    a lip which is formed from a portion of the body adjacent the cavity and which, when the disk is positioned in the cavity, overlaps an outer peripheral portion of the disk to thereby secure the disk in the cavity without obscuring the identifying marking.

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