US4029039A
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Mooring means, particularly for carrying out production tests for gas and oil drilling on the high seas
Assignee: Nv Industrieele Handelscombinatie Holland
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Filing: 1975-10-31
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Granted: 1977-06-14
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Expires: 1995-10-31
Abstract
Abstract A mooring system for carrying out production tests for gas and oil drilling on the high seas, comprises a vessel with rigid arms pivotally interconnected therewith for relative vertical swinging movement. The arms are connected with a slender vertical buoy by universal joint, and a float is connected to the arms at a distance from the buoy. The buoy has a taut but flexible connection with an underlying anchor on the sea floor.
Inventors
- 👤 Willem Jan van Heijst
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 07:26
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63B; B63B21/00; B63B21/24; B63B21/26; B63B21/27; B63B22/00; B63B22/02; B63B22/021; B63B22/025; E; E02; E02B; E02B17/00; E02B2017/0056; E02B2017/0073; E02B2017/0078
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
101 words
Mooring means comprising a vessel, rigid arms pivotally mounted on the vessel for vertical swinging movement relative to the vessel about a horizontal axis, a buoy that intersects the surface of the water with a small cross section and that has a height substantially greater than its width and that has a taut but flexible connection with an anchor on the sea floor located directly vertically below the buoy under normally calm sea conditions, universal joint means between the arms and the buoy, and a float connected to said arms at a distance from the buoy and floating in the water.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
101 words
Mooring means comprising a vessel, rigid arms pivotally mounted on the vessel for vertical swinging movement relative to the vessel about a horizontal axis, a buoy that intersects the surface of the water with a small cross section and that has a height substantially greater than its width and that has a taut but flexible connection with an anchor on the sea floor located directly vertically below the buoy under normally calm sea conditions, universal joint means between the arms and the buoy, and a float connected to said arms at a distance from the buoy and floating in the water.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
Mooring means as claimed in claim 1, said float being disposed between the buoy and said horizontal axis.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
Mooring means as claimed in claim 1, said buoy being disposed between said float and said horizontal axis.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
12 words
Mooring means as claimed in claim 1, said buoy being a cylinder.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
Mooring means as claimed in claim 4, said universal joint means being located at the upper end of said cylinder.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
41 words
Mooring means as claimed in claim 1, wherein the coupling of the rigid arms with the vessel, the coupling of the rigid arms with the buoy and the virtual center of rotation of the float are in the same horizontal plane.
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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) | 1980-06-13 | 1980-12-13 | 1981-06-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-06-13 | 1984-12-13 | 1985-06-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-06-13 | 1988-12-13 | 1989-06-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |