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Riser impact protection

US6755595B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 5, 2002
Grant dateJun 29, 2004
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Expiry dateJun 5, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B17/012
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A shell for providing impact protection to a marine drilling riser, the shell comprising a body having at least one hollow chamber defined by inner and outer faces of the shell, the body being provided with a plurality of holes allowing flooding of the chamber.

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