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Floating mooring system
Assignee: SONAT OFFSHORE DRILLING Inc
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Filing: 1963-12-20
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Granted: 1966-10-18
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Expires: 1983-12-20
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 George T Richardson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-10-26 08:08
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63B; B63B21/00; B63B21/50; B63B21/507; E; E21; E21B; E21B7/00; E21B7/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
82 words
IN COMBINATION WITH A FLOATABLE STRUCTURE HAVING A VERTICAL WELL THEREIN OPEN THROUGH THE BOTTOM OF SAID STRUCTURE: A VERTICAL CYLINDRICAL MEMBER SUPPORTED BY SAID STRUCTURE WITHIN SAID WELL; FIRST VERTICAL ROLLER MEANS SUPPORTING SAID CYLINDRICAL MEMBER ON SAID STRUCTURE FOR ROTATION ABOUT THE VERTICAL AXIS OF SAID CYLINDRICAL MEMBER; SECOND VERTICAL ROLLER MEANS RESTRAINING SAID CYLINDRICAL MEMBER FROM UPWARD MOVEMENT RELATIVE TO SAID FLOATABLE STRUCTURE AND HORIZONTAL ROLLER MEANS RESTRAINING SAID CYLINDRICAL MEMBER FROM LATERAL MOVEMENT RELATIVE TO SAID FLOATABLE STRUCTURE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
82 words
IN COMBINATION WITH A FLOATABLE STRUCTURE HAVING A VERTICAL WELL THEREIN OPEN THROUGH THE BOTTOM OF SAID STRUCTURE: A VERTICAL CYLINDRICAL MEMBER SUPPORTED BY SAID STRUCTURE WITHIN SAID WELL; FIRST VERTICAL ROLLER MEANS SUPPORTING SAID CYLINDRICAL MEMBER ON SAID STRUCTURE FOR ROTATION ABOUT THE VERTICAL AXIS OF SAID CYLINDRICAL MEMBER; SECOND VERTICAL ROLLER MEANS RESTRAINING SAID CYLINDRICAL MEMBER FROM UPWARD MOVEMENT RELATIVE TO SAID FLOATABLE STRUCTURE AND HORIZONTAL ROLLER MEANS RESTRAINING SAID CYLINDRICAL MEMBER FROM LATERAL MOVEMENT RELATIVE TO SAID FLOATABLE STRUCTURE.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1969-10-17 | 1970-04-18 | 1970-10-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-10-17 | 1974-04-18 | 1974-10-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-10-17 | 1978-04-18 | 1978-10-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |