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Mobile, offshore, jack-up, marine platform adjustable for sloping sea floor

US4583881A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 29, 1984
Grant dateApr 22, 1986
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Expiry dateMay 29, 2004

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE02B2017/0086
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A mobile, offshore, jack-up, marine platform, adjustable for sloping sea floor having a mat, a multilegged column pivotally connected thereto and a work platform slidably mounted on the column. Means are included for independently vertically adjusting at least one leg and for selectively cantilevering a drilling unit on the work platform, with offset ballasting of the work platform.

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