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Shallow water riser configuration

US7287936B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 6, 2006
Grant dateOct 30, 2007
Priority date
Expiry dateJan 6, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B17/015
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A shallow water riser extending between a seabed connection and a floating support connection and of a length through the shallow water to be in wave form with at least one and, as illustrated, two wave areas in contact with the seabed. A protective sheath optionally surrounds the riser at the contact regions with the seabed. The upraised wave portions are supported by float elements.

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