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US3718183A
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Subsea bumper sub hydraulic bypass system
Assignee: Jackson Memorial Hospital
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Filing: 1971-07-12
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Granted: 1973-02-27
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Expires: 1991-07-12
Abstract
Abstract Apparatus for conveying hydraulic fluid under pressure past a telescoping slip joint type subsea bumper sub including three conduit support collars with the first support collar and the second support collar rigidly mounted to a first section of the bumper sub and with the third support collar rigidly mounted to a complementary second section of the bumper sub. A rigid conduit is mounted in fluid conveying relation to the third support collar and mounted in reciprocating relation with the second support collar. A flexible conduit is mounted to the first support collar in fluid conveying relation and connected to the rigid conduit in fluid conveying relation. The flexible conduit means is formed and shaped to continually exhibit a coil configuration disposed about the bumper sub between the first collar and the second collar.
Inventors
- 👤 L Scott
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 16:15
CPC Classifications
E; E21; E21B; E21B17/00; E21B17/02; E21B17/04; E21B17/07; E21B17/01
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
152 words
Apparatus for conveying hydraulic fluid under pressure past a telescoping bumper sub comprisiNg: a first support collar means and a second support collar means adapted to be rigidly mounted to a first section of said bumper sub; a third support collar means adapted to be rigidly mounted to a telescoping second section of said bumper sub; rigid conduit means rigidly mounted in fluid conveying relation with said third support collar means and mounted in reciprocating relation with said second support collar means and adapted to be disposed in longitudinal alignment with said bumper sub, and flexible conduit means mounted with said first support collar in fluid conveying relation and connected to said rigid conduit means in fluid conveying relation, said flexible conduit means being previously formed and shaped to exhibit a resilient coil configuration adapted to be disposed about said bumper sub between said first collar means and said second collar means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
152 words
Apparatus for conveying hydraulic fluid under pressure past a telescoping bumper sub comprisiNg: a first support collar means and a second support collar means adapted to be rigidly mounted to a first section of said bumper sub; a third support collar means adapted to be rigidly mounted to a telescoping second section of said bumper sub; rigid conduit means rigidly mounted in fluid conveying relation with said third support collar means and mounted in reciprocating relation with said second support collar means and adapted to be disposed in longitudinal alignment with said bumper sub, and flexible conduit means mounted with said first support collar in fluid conveying relation and connected to said rigid conduit means in fluid conveying relation, said flexible conduit means being previously formed and shaped to exhibit a resilient coil configuration adapted to be disposed about said bumper sub between said first collar means and said second collar means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 1 wherein each collar means comprises two complementary elements joined together and fastened to the bumper sub.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 2 wherein said elements are joined by a mortise and tenon structure jointly defined by said elements.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 2 wherein each collar means is retained on the bumper sub by die means adapted to be embedded into the surface of the bumper sub.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
182 words
Apparatus for conveying hydraulic fluid under pressure past a telescoping bumper sub comprising: a first support collar means and a second support collar means adapted to be rigidly mounted to a first section of said bumper sub; a third support collar means adapted to be rigidly mounted to a telescoping second section of said bumper sub; rigid conduit means rigidly mounted in fluid conveying relation with said third support collar means and mounted in reciprocating relation with said second support collar means and adapted to be disposed in longitudinal alignment with said bumper sub; flexible conduit means mounted with said first support collar in fluid conveying relation and connected to said rigid conduit means in fluid conveying relation, said flexible conduit means being previously formed and shaped to exhibit a resilient coil configuration adapted to be disposed about said bumper sub between said first collar means and said second collar means, and fluid connection couplings adapted for connection to other fluid conduits mounted on said rigid conduit means exteriorly of the apparatus and on said flexible conduit means exteriorly of the apparatus.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
182 words
Apparatus for conveying hydraulic fluid under pressure past a telescoping bumper sub comprising: a first support collar means and a second support collar means adapted to be rigidly mounted to a first section of said bumper sub; a third support collar means adapted to be rigidly mounted to a telescoping second section of said bumper sub; rigid conduit means rigidly mounted in fluid conveying relation with said third support collar means and mounted in reciprocating relation with said second support collar means and adapted to be disposed in longitudinal alignment with said bumper sub; flexible conduit means mounted with said first support collar in fluid conveying relation and connected to said rigid conduit means in fluid conveying relation, said flexible conduit means being previously formed and shaped to exhibit a resilient coil configuration adapted to be disposed about said bumper sub between said first collar means and said second collar means, and fluid connection couplings adapted for connection to other fluid conduits mounted on said rigid conduit means exteriorly of the apparatus and on said flexible conduit means exteriorly of the apparatus.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
15 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 5 wherein said fluid connection couplings are quick-disconnect fluid connections.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
196 words
Apparatus for conveying hydraulic fluid under pressure past a telescoping bumper sub comprising: a first support collar means and a second support collar means adapted to be rigidly mounted in spaced apart relation along a first section of said bumper sub; a third support collar means adapted to be rigidly mounted to a telescoping second section of said bumper sub; rigid conduit means rigidly mounted in fluid conveying relation with said third support collar means and mounted in reciprocating relation with said second support collar means and adapted to be disposed in longitudinal alignment with said bumper sub, said rigid conduit means being arranged to reciprocate through said second support collar means through the entire telescoping movement of the second section of the bumper sub from full extension from the first section to full retraction into the first section; flexible conduit means mounted with said first support collar in fluid conveying relation and connected to said rigid conduit means in fluid conveying relation, said flexible conduit means being previously formed and shaped to exhibit a resilient coil configuration adapted to be disposed about said bumper sub between said first collar means and said second collar means.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
196 words
Apparatus for conveying hydraulic fluid under pressure past a telescoping bumper sub comprising: a first support collar means and a second support collar means adapted to be rigidly mounted in spaced apart relation along a first section of said bumper sub; a third support collar means adapted to be rigidly mounted to a telescoping second section of said bumper sub; rigid conduit means rigidly mounted in fluid conveying relation with said third support collar means and mounted in reciprocating relation with said second support collar means and adapted to be disposed in longitudinal alignment with said bumper sub, said rigid conduit means being arranged to reciprocate through said second support collar means through the entire telescoping movement of the second section of the bumper sub from full extension from the first section to full retraction into the first section; flexible conduit means mounted with said first support collar in fluid conveying relation and connected to said rigid conduit means in fluid conveying relation, said flexible conduit means being previously formed and shaped to exhibit a resilient coil configuration adapted to be disposed about said bumper sub between said first collar means and said second collar means.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
37 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 7 including quick-disconnect fluid couplings adapted for connection to other fluid conduits mounted on said rigid conduit means exteriorLy of the apparatus and on said flexible conduit means exteriorly of the apparatus.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-02-27 | 1976-08-28 | 1977-02-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-02-27 | 1980-08-28 | 1981-02-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-02-27 | 1984-08-28 | 1985-02-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |