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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 06, 2010
Filed:
May. 05, 2006
Applicant:
Graeme E. Reynolds, Houston, TX (US);
Inventor:
Graeme E. Reynolds, Houston, TX (US);
Assignee:
Oceeaneering International, Inc., Houston, TX (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
E21B 29/12 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
A distributed function control module adapted for use in a modular blowout preventer (BOP) stack for use subsea comprises a housing, adapted to be manipulated by a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) with a stab portion adapted to be received into a BOP stack control module receiver. Control electronics, adapted to control a predetermined function with respect to the BOP stack, are disposed within the housing and connected to one or more controllable devices by a wet mateable connector interface.