Buoys – rafts – and aquatic devices – Buoy – For mooring a vessel
Reexamination Certificate
2011-07-26
2011-07-26
Olson, Lars A (Department: 3617)
Buoys, rafts, and aquatic devices
Buoy
For mooring a vessel
C114S230120
Reexamination Certificate
active
07985110
ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to a connection system and a method for connecting and disconnecting a floating unit to and from a buoy which is connected to a subsea installation, where the buoy comprises a first connection device for connecting pipes and/or lines for transfer of fluid, control signals and/or electric power between the buoy and the floating unit. The connection system further comprises a support structure which is laterally movable relative to the floating unit and a swivel stack arrangement movably mounted on the support structure. The swivel stack arrangement comprises a second connection device for connecting to the first connection device in the buoy; shut-off devices for opening and closing at least one of the pipes and/or lines in the first and second connection devices by connecting and disconnecting the buoy; and a turret bearing for rotating the buoy relative to the floating unit.
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Erstad Jostein
Ingebrigtsen Atle
Seim Lars
Framo Engineering AS
Merchant & Gould P.C.
Olson Lars A
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