Vmp riser horizontal bearing
CA 1100318 A · Owner: Standard Oil Company · Inventors: Osborne, Bodwell D.
Overview
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This invention relates to a Vertically Moored Platform which is a floating structure anchored only by essentially parallel and vertical elongated members such as riser pipes under tension. Up to 32 or more such riser pipes are connected between a floating structure and anchor means on the sea floor. Special riser pipes/jacket horizontal bearing assemblies are provided to transmit horizontal force between the riser pipes and the floating structure.
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- Granted May 5, 1981. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended May 5, 1998.
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