Shallow water riser configuration
US7287936B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 6, 2006 |
| Grant date | Oct 30, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 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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