Blowout preventer

Abstract

A blowout preventer with a cast lift point. An eyebolt is integrally cast with the housing of the blowout preventer to enable safe lifting and positioning of the blowout preventer. A screen is also placed on the ram mechanism of the blowout preventer to protect personnel and prevent foreign objects from fouling the ram.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A blowout preventer comprising a housing, wherein the housing comprises a top plate with an integral cast eyebolt for lifting the blowout preventer. 
     
     
         2 . The blowout preventer of  claim 1 , wherein the integral cast eyebolt is orthogonal to the top plate of the housing. 
     
     
         3 . The blowout preventer of  claim 1 , wherein the top plate is integrally cast with a bottom plate and at least two side plates. 
     
     
         4 . The blowout preventer of  claim 1 , further comprising a hydraulic operator assembly. 
     
     
         5 . The blowout preventer of  claim 4 , wherein the hydraulic operator assembly comprises a screen on the hydraulic operator preventing the entry of foreign objects.