This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: Japan National Oil Corporation. Active years: 2001.
Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2001
Title: John Randolph Paulling: Innovator in Floating Oil Production Systems
Introduction
John Randolph Paulling is a notable inventor based in Chiba, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the field of oil production technology. His innovative approach has led to the development of a unique floating oil production system.
Latest Patents
Paulling holds a patent for a ship-type floating oil production system. This system allows access to subsea wells through the installation of surface wellheads on a ship-type surface vessel. The design features a cylindrical turret moored to the seabed, located within a moon pool formed in the vessel. This configuration enables the vessel to rotate freely around the turret. A series of rigid riser pipes extend downward to subsea wells through the turret, each equipped with a surface wellhead that includes valves. This design facilitates workover operations by allowing tools to be run through the surface wellhead using a work-over rig installed on the vessel.
Career Highlights
Paulling is associated with the Japan National Oil Corporation, where he applies his expertise in oil production technologies. His work has been instrumental in advancing methods for subsea oil extraction.
Collaborations
One of his notable collaborators is Akio Tanabe, with whom he has worked closely on various projects related to oil production systems.
Conclusion
John Randolph Paulling's innovative contributions to floating oil production systems exemplify the intersection of engineering and resource extraction. His patent reflects a significant advancement in the efficiency of subsea oil operations.