Tobias G Selcer

US Patent:

20130146300, Jun 13, 2013

Filed:

Dec 12, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/323294

Inventors:

Brian RIORDAN - Brookshire TX, US
Mathieu BOISNE - Houston TX, US
Tobias G. SELCER - Spring TX, US
Jacy Lee ROBBINS - Houston TX, US
Ange LUPPI - Nimes, FR

Assignee:

TECHNIP FRANCE - Courbevoie

International Classification:

E21B 43/01

US Classification:

166343

Abstract:

The disclosure provides an in-situ system and method for transferring a load from a tensioned flexible link between at least two bodies, such as between a buoyancy can and a subsea riser or between a moored offshore platform and a pile. The system and method provides a tether assembly having a hydraulic cylinder and/or a transfer assembly, where the hydraulic cylinder is configured upon actuation to decrease a distance between the two bodies; and the transfer assembly includes a mechanical interlock configured upon actuation to maintain the decreased distance between the two bodies independent of the hydraulic cylinder. The mechanical interlock can include various embodiments that can be selectively activated and deactivated position to allow the hydraulic cylinder to operate at various times in the transfer process. A support assembly can provide additional support to the flexible link independent of or in addition to the transfer assembly.

Address:

5113 Allen Cay Dr, Texas City, TX 77590

VIN:

1FTYR10U67PA75112

Make:

FORD

Model:

RANGER

Year:

2007