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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 06, 2019
Filed:
Dec. 02, 2016
Applicant:
Can Systems As, Arendal, NO;
Inventors:
Arild Bech, Arendal, NO;
Eirik Storvoll, Arendal, NO;
Assignee:
CAN SYSTEMS AS, Arendal, NO;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
E21B 17/01 (2006.01); B63B 21/20 (2006.01); B63B 21/50 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
E21B 17/015 (2013.01); B63B 21/20 (2013.01); B63B 21/50 (2013.01); E21B 17/012 (2013.01); B63B 2021/203 (2013.01);
Abstract
A flexible elongate element for installation in a body of water to extend between a seabed connection device and a unit arranged at the opposite end of the flexible elongate element. At least one lateral displacement device is connected to a portion of the flexible elongate element and configured to displace at least a portion of the flexible elongate element a lateral distance away from a first axis extending between the seabed connection device and the unit, the at least one lateral displacement device including a spring member. The flexible elongate element may be a flexible riser, umbilical, hose, or cable.