The patent badge is an abbreviated version of the USPTO patent document. The patent badge does contain a link to the full patent document.

The patent badge is an abbreviated version of the USPTO patent document. The patent badge covers the following: Patent number, Date patent was issued, Date patent was filed, Title of the patent, Applicant, Inventor, Assignee, Attorney firm, Primary examiner, Assistant examiner, CPCs, and Abstract. The patent badge does contain a link to the full patent document (in Adobe Acrobat format, aka pdf). To download or print any patent click here.

Date of Patent:
Aug. 12, 2014

Filed:

Dec. 22, 2009
Applicants:

Christopher Eric Angel, Houston, TX (US);

Eric Lee Harden, Cypress, TX (US);

Stuart Douglas Partridge, Houston, TX (US);

Andrew J. Guinn, Cypress, TX (US);

Inventors:

Christopher Eric Angel, Houston, TX (US);

Eric Lee Harden, Cypress, TX (US);

Stuart Douglas Partridge, Houston, TX (US);

Andrew J. Guinn, Cypress, TX (US);

Assignee:
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
E21B 37/00 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract

A remotely operated device for inspecting and/or cleaning a subsea flexible pipe joint comprises a support assembly. In addition, the device comprises a tool positioning assembly coupled to the support assembly. The tool positioning assembly includes a rotating member disposed about a central axis. The tool positioning assembly is rotatable relative to the support assembly about the central axis. Further, the device comprises a cleaning assembly including a cleaning device adapted to clean the flexible pipe joint. The cleaning device is axially moveable relative to the rotating member. Still further, the device comprises a clamping assembly coupled to the support assembly. The clamping assembly has an open position disengaged with the section of the flexible pipe joint and a closed position engaging the section of the flexible pipe joint.


Find Patent Forward Citations

Angel, Christopher. (2014). Apparatus and methods for inspecting and cleaning subsea flex joints (U.S. Patent No. 8800575). U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. https://idiyas.com/patent/badge/8800575

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

Loading…