US3552131A
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Offshore installation
Assignee: Texaco Inc
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Filing: 1968-06-24
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Granted: 1971-01-05
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Expires: 1988-06-24
Abstract
Abstract THE INVENTION RELATES TO AN INSTALLATION PARTICULARLY FOR THE DRILLING AND SUBSEQUENT PRODUCTION OF AN OFFSHORE OIL WELL FROM AND ELEVATED MARINE PLATFORM. IT RELATES FURTHER TO MEANS FOR CONVENIENTLY STORING CRUDE OIL ON A PROVISIONAL BASIS UNTIL SUBSEQUENT TRANSFER TO A SHORE BASED REFINING OR STORAGE FACILITY. THE PROVISIONAL STORAGE MEANS INCLUDES ONE OR MORE TANKS, IMBEDDED IN THE OCEAN FLOOR AND SO ARRANGED REMOTELY FROM THE MARINE PLATFORM TO PROTECT THE LATTER FROM ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS INHERENT TO THE LOCATION.
Inventors
- 👤 George E Mott
- 👤 Edison R Ezekiel
Bibliographic Details
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
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2026-10-25 08:18
CPC Classifications
E; E02; E02B; E02B17/00
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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) | 1974-01-04 | 1974-07-06 | 1975-01-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-01-04 | 1978-07-06 | 1979-01-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-01-04 | 1982-07-06 | 1983-01-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |