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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 01, 2012
Filed:
Aug. 21, 2009
Applicants:
Steven J. Leverette, Richmond, TX (US);
Oriol R. Rijken, Houston, TX (US);
Inventors:
Steven J. Leverette, Richmond, TX (US);
Oriol R. Rijken, Houston, TX (US);
Assignee:
Seahorse Equipment Corporation, Houston, TX (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
E02D 5/60 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
A submerged or partially submerged structure includes one or more non-cylindrical support columns interconnected at the lower ends thereof by horizontally disposed pontoons. The support columns include one or more strakes mounted thereon. The columns and strakes contribute to the stability of the structure during free floating operations and installation by reducing vortex induced motion.