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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 07, 2003
Filed:
May. 11, 2001
Applicant:
Inventors:
Edward Huang, Houston, TX (US);
Bruce Zurbuchen, Katy, TX (US);
Vince Giorgi, Houston, TX (US);
Shaji Samuel, Houston, TX (US);
Assignee:
ABB Lummus Global, Inc., Houston, TX (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B63B 3/544 ; E02D 2/302 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
B63B 3/544 ; E02D 2/302 ;
Abstract
A temporary stability module and method for marine structures during construction, transportation and installation is taught. The device and method permit the structure, including platforms, deck and equipment to be constructed in an upright position, towed to an ocean installation site, and installed by ballasting the structure or temporary stability module and subsequent removal of the module.