US3352356A
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Method for connecting a flow line to an underwater well
Assignee: Atlantic Richfield Co
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Filing: 1965-05-07
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Granted: 1967-11-14
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Expires: 1985-05-07
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr Charles E Wakefield
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 22:24
CPC Classifications
E; E21; E21B; E21B43/00; E21B43/01; E21B43/013
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
98 words
A METHOD FOR CONNECTING A FLOW LINE TO A PRODUCTION HEAD ARRANGED AND CONSTRUCTED FOR POSITIONING AT A WELL IN A FORMATION UNDERLYING A BODY OF WATER, SAID PRODUCTION HEAD BEING INITIALLY SUPPORTED FROM A STRUCTURE ON SAID BODY OF WATER, COMPRISING THE STEPS OF: FLOATING ON SAID BODY OF WATER SAID FLOW LINE, POSITIONING ONE END OF SAID FLOATED FLOW LINE ADJACENT SAID PRODUCTION HEAD, OPERATIVELY CONNECTING SAID END OF SAID FLOW LINE TO SAID PRODUCTION HEAD ADJACENT SAID STRUCTURE, AND LOWERING SAID PRODUCTION HEAD AND SAID CONNECTED FLOW LINE END FROM SAID STRUCTURE TO SAID WELL.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
98 words
A METHOD FOR CONNECTING A FLOW LINE TO A PRODUCTION HEAD ARRANGED AND CONSTRUCTED FOR POSITIONING AT A WELL IN A FORMATION UNDERLYING A BODY OF WATER, SAID PRODUCTION HEAD BEING INITIALLY SUPPORTED FROM A STRUCTURE ON SAID BODY OF WATER, COMPRISING THE STEPS OF: FLOATING ON SAID BODY OF WATER SAID FLOW LINE, POSITIONING ONE END OF SAID FLOATED FLOW LINE ADJACENT SAID PRODUCTION HEAD, OPERATIVELY CONNECTING SAID END OF SAID FLOW LINE TO SAID PRODUCTION HEAD ADJACENT SAID STRUCTURE, AND LOWERING SAID PRODUCTION HEAD AND SAID CONNECTED FLOW LINE END FROM SAID STRUCTURE TO SAID WELL.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1970-11-13 | 1971-05-15 | 1971-11-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-11-13 | 1975-05-15 | 1975-11-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-11-13 | 1979-05-15 | 1979-11-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |