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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 31, 2023
Filed:
Aug. 28, 2020
Applicant:
Ensco International Incorporated, Wilimgton, DE (US);
Inventor:
Van Van Vu, Houston, TX (US);
Assignee:
Ensco International Incorporated, Wilmington, DE (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
E21B 19/15 (2006.01); E21B 19/00 (2006.01); E21B 19/16 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
E21B 19/155 (2013.01); E21B 19/002 (2013.01); E21B 19/006 (2013.01); E21B 19/008 (2013.01); E21B 19/165 (2013.01);
Abstract
A system includes a first structure configured to be coupled to a tubular string extending to a seafloor, whereby the first structure comprises a drill floor. The system further includes a second structure configured to provide a lateral force to the first structure while allowing for vertical movement between the first structure and the second structure relative to the seafloor.