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Riser pipe system for collecting and raising petroleum produced from an underwater deposit
Assignee: Technip Energies France SAS
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Filing: 1980-06-10
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Granted: 1982-06-01
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Expires: 2000-06-10
Abstract
Abstract A piping or conduit system in which conduits to receive flow lines or flexible pipe can be connected end to end to form a riser assembly, and thereafter, the flow lines can be inserted through individual conduits of the assembly. The section contains a low density foam to impart essentially zero negative and positive buoyancy, and the foam is filled into areas surrounding the individual conduits of the sections. Suitable reinforcing and tension stress resisting elements are provided so that each section is essentially self sustaining.
Inventors
- 👤 Remi Reynard
- 👤 Christian Athe
- 👤 Jean-Paul Aubert
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 18:21
CPC Classifications
E; E21; E21B; E21B17/00; E21B17/02; E21B17/08; E21B17/085; E21B17/01; E21B17/18; F; F16; F16L; F16L9/00; F16L9/18
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
79 words
System for the collection and raising of petroleum produced from an underwater deposit, said system being of the type including a plurality of flexible pipes, and comprising a plurality of tubular sections, rigidly connected together and having essentially zero buoyancy, each section having internal conduits of a diameter to allow the passage of the flexible pipes, at least one of the said internal conduits comprising a tube having a reinforcing sheathing able to sustain the effects of longitudinal traction.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
79 words
System for the collection and raising of petroleum produced from an underwater deposit, said system being of the type including a plurality of flexible pipes, and comprising a plurality of tubular sections, rigidly connected together and having essentially zero buoyancy, each section having internal conduits of a diameter to allow the passage of the flexible pipes, at least one of the said internal conduits comprising a tube having a reinforcing sheathing able to sustain the effects of longitudinal traction.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
38 words
System according to claim 1, wherein each section has at each of its ends a connection piece for rigid attachment end-to-end with the following section, said traction sheathing being connected to the two end pieces of the section.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
System according to claim 2, wherein said sheathing is folded at its ends around traction elements each connected to the respective end pieces of the section.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
System according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein said internal conduits comprise radially rigid tubes embedded in a low density synthetic foam.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
System according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising an encircling casing of a wound interlocked strip.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
System according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the diameter of each internal conduit is greater than the diameter of the respective flexible pipes.
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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) | 1985-05-31 | 1985-11-30 | 1986-06-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-05-31 | 1989-11-30 | 1990-06-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-05-31 | 1993-11-30 | 1994-06-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |