US4629365A
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Method of installing offshore platform
Assignee: Sankyu Inc
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Filing: 1985-06-25
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Granted: 1986-12-16
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Expires: 2005-06-25
Abstract
Abstract A method of installing an offshore platform. The superstructure is assembled and completed in advance in a fabrication yard. The superstructure with a floating body attached thereto is transported to the area of the sea where a jacket of the platform has been erected by towing the superstructure while floating on the sea. It is made to sink by pouring sea water into the floating body and installed on the top portion of the jacket which is situated under the sea level. An extension is attached to the jacket in advance such as to project above the sea level during the piling operation and thereafter it is removed such that the top portion of the jacket is brought to a position below the sea level.
Inventors
- 👤 Tsuneaki Kuriiwa
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 05:42
CPC Classifications
E; E02; E02D; E02D23/00; E02D23/02; E02B; E02B17/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
179 words
In a method of installing a superstructure of an offshore platform on the top portion of a jacket with the top portion positioned at a predetermined depth below the sea level, said superstructure having a floating body for floating on the sea and being completed in a fabrication yard and transported to the area of the sea where said jacket has been erected and then sunk by pouring the sea water into said floating body to be installed on said jacket, a method of fixing said jacket to the seabed comprising the steps of: attaching a removable extension to the top of said jacket so that said jacket has a height sufficient to project above the sea level; erecting and positioning said jacket at a desired position of the seabed in such a manner that said extension projects above the sea level; piling said jacket by driving piles from above the sea level; and cutting off said extension after piling said jacket so that the top portion of said jacket is brought to a position below the sea level.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
179 words
In a method of installing a superstructure of an offshore platform on the top portion of a jacket with the top portion positioned at a predetermined depth below the sea level, said superstructure having a floating body for floating on the sea and being completed in a fabrication yard and transported to the area of the sea where said jacket has been erected and then sunk by pouring the sea water into said floating body to be installed on said jacket, a method of fixing said jacket to the seabed comprising the steps of: attaching a removable extension to the top of said jacket so that said jacket has a height sufficient to project above the sea level; erecting and positioning said jacket at a desired position of the seabed in such a manner that said extension projects above the sea level; piling said jacket by driving piles from above the sea level; and cutting off said extension after piling said jacket so that the top portion of said jacket is brought to a position below the sea level.
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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) | 1989-12-15 | 1990-06-16 | 1990-12-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-12-15 | 1994-06-16 | 1994-12-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1997-12-15 | 1998-06-16 | 1998-12-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |