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Sock for a floating vessel

US11834930B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 20, 2019
Grant dateDec 5, 2023
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Expiry dateNov 15, 2040

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B19/16
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A sock for a floating platform including a plurality of tubulars coupled together and defining a bore and a catcher assembly. The catcher assembly including a plurality of orifices formed in at least one of the plurality of tubulars, a catcher releasably coupled to the plurality of tubulars by a plurality of shearable members, wherein the catcher is disposed in the bore, and wherein the catcher is movable from a first position to a second position, and a stop flange having at least one aperture.

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