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Riser tensioner
Assignee: Vetco Gray LLC
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Filing: 1980-06-19
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Granted: 1983-04-12
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Expires: 2000-06-19
Abstract
Abstract A modular riser tensioner has a frame (10) for mounting on a platform deck with air (16,18) and oil (20,22) accumulators mounted on a mounting frame and connected to cylinders (24-30) also on the mounting frame. A piston (32) located within the cylinders carries a riser tensioning ring (50) for supporting the riser. Pairs of cylinders are located on opposite sides of the riser and connected to an oil accumulator independent of the other cylinders.
Inventors
- 👤 Karl J. Widiner
- 👤 Riley G. Goldsmith
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 16:51
CPC Classifications
E; E21; E21B; E21B19/00; E21B19/002; E21B19/004; E21B19/006; E21B7/00; E21B7/12; E21B7/128
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
185 words
A portable modular riser tensioner for supporting risers from a floating platform comprising: a mounting frame having peripheral supports for supporting said frame from the platform and a central opening; a riser tensioning ring having a central opening and means for supporting a riser within said central opening of said riser tensioning ring; at least two pairs of cylinders, one of each of said pair of cylinders being diametrically opposed to the other of said pair; a piston having a rod end slideable in each of said cylinders; at least two oil accumulators; at least two air accumulators; said cylinders, said oil accumulators and said air accumulators all connected to one of said mounting frame and said tensioning ring; said piston connected to the other of said mounting frame and said tensioning ring through said rod ends; an upper portion of each of said air accumulators in fluid communication with an upper portion of a corresponding oil accumulator; and a lower end of an oil accumulator in fluid communication with a corresponding pair of said diametrically opposed cylinders at the rod end of said piston.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
185 words
A portable modular riser tensioner for supporting risers from a floating platform comprising: a mounting frame having peripheral supports for supporting said frame from the platform and a central opening; a riser tensioning ring having a central opening and means for supporting a riser within said central opening of said riser tensioning ring; at least two pairs of cylinders, one of each of said pair of cylinders being diametrically opposed to the other of said pair; a piston having a rod end slideable in each of said cylinders; at least two oil accumulators; at least two air accumulators; said cylinders, said oil accumulators and said air accumulators all connected to one of said mounting frame and said tensioning ring; said piston connected to the other of said mounting frame and said tensioning ring through said rod ends; an upper portion of each of said air accumulators in fluid communication with an upper portion of a corresponding oil accumulator; and a lower end of an oil accumulator in fluid communication with a corresponding pair of said diametrically opposed cylinders at the rod end of said piston.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
A modular riser tensioner as in claim 1 wherein said cylinders are connected to said mounting frame.
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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) | 1986-04-11 | 1986-10-11 | 1987-04-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-04-11 | 1990-10-11 | 1991-04-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-04-11 | 1994-10-11 | 1995-04-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |