公开(公告)号：US08474537B2

公开(公告)日：2013-07-02

申请号：US12170043

申请日：2008-07-09

Applicant: Robert K. Voss ,  Perry J. Stokes ,  David W. Hughes ,  Joseph W. Pallini, Jr. ,  Robert N. Rogers ,  William T. Higgins

Inventor： Robert K. Voss ,  Perry J. Stokes ,  David W. Hughes ,  Joseph W. Pallini, Jr. ,  Robert N. Rogers ,  William T. Higgins

IPC: E21B29/12 ,  E21B19/00

CPC classification number: E21B33/038

Abstract: A wellhead connector for connecting a riser or production tree to a wellhead of a subsea well utilizes a singular annular piston to lock the connector onto the wellhead. The wellhead connector includes a housing that contains dogs for engagement with the exterior of the wellhead housing. A cam ring is also included, which has an inner side for engaging the dogs and moving them inward into a locked position with the wellhead housing. The cam ring is of a reduced proportion relative to prior art. As such, the cam ring outer side is dimensioned to contact the inner side of the connector housing under load. Connecting rods connect the piston to the cam rings. As the piston moves downward, the cam ring also moves downward, forcing the dogs inward into a locked position. As the piston moves upward, the cam ring also moves upward, thereby unlocking the connector. A secondary annular piston is also provided to guarantee unlocking.At preload, a profile on the lower portion of the connector body engages a stepped profile on the outer diameter of the wellhead thereby creating a secondary load path for reacting to the applied bending moment.

Abstract translation: 用于将提升管或生产树连接到海底井的井口的井口连接器利用单个环形活塞将连接器锁定在井口上。 井口连接器包括一个包含用于与井口壳体的外部接合的狗的壳体。 还包括凸轮环，其具有用于接合狗的内侧并且将它们向内移动到具有井口壳体的锁定位置。 凸轮环相对于现有技术具有减小的比例。 因此，凸轮环外侧的尺寸设计成在负载下接触连接器壳体的内侧。 连杆将活塞连接到凸轮环。 当活塞向下移动时，凸轮环也向下移动，迫使狗向内进入锁定位置。 当活塞向上移动时，凸轮环也向上移动，从而解锁连接器。 还提供辅助环形活塞以保证解锁。 在预加载时，连接器主体的下部的轮廓在井口的外径上接合阶梯轮廓，从而形成用于对所施加的弯矩作出反应的次级载荷路径。

公开(公告)号：US08333243B2

公开(公告)日：2012-12-18

申请号：US12270603

申请日：2008-11-13

Applicant: Joseph W. Pallini, Jr. ,  Fife B. Ellis

Inventor： Joseph W. Pallini, Jr. ,  Fife B. Ellis

IPC: E21B29/12

CPC classification number: E21B19/004

Abstract: A tensioner anti-rotation device and method that transfers rotational force from an offshore platform deck to a riser in response to waves and currents. The device includes a bracket mounted on the deck, and a rib that transfers force from the deck through the bracket, to the rib, and into the riser such that the tensioners on the riser are not subjected to torque.

Abstract translation: 张紧器防旋转装置和方法，其响应于波浪和电流将旋转力从海上平台甲板传递到立管。 该装置包括安装在甲板上的支架，以及将力从甲板通过支架传递到肋并进入立管中的肋，使得提升管上的张紧器不受扭矩的影响。

公开(公告)号：US08220550B2

公开(公告)日：2012-07-17

申请号：US12489679

申请日：2009-06-23

Applicant: Gregory M. Dunn ,  Joseph W. Pallini, Jr.

Inventor： Gregory M. Dunn ,  Joseph W. Pallini, Jr.

IPC: E21B23/00

CPC classification number: E21B33/035 ,  E21B33/043

Abstract: A running tool for coaxially setting together subsea wellhead housings, such as a high pressure wellhead housing within a low pressure wellhead housing. The tool includes a conically shaped body that is insertable within the inner most housing, a frame with a base, an axial bore and latches. The base perpendicularly rests on top of an inner housing and the latches extend from the base to connect with an outer housing. The bore is formed to accommodate the tool freely therethrough. Wedge shaped members are provided between the base and inner housing top having their wide ends contactable by the tool. Urging the tool through the bore pushes the wedges radially outward that imparts a force between the base and inner housing top in one direction. The attached latches apply an oppositely directed force onto the outer housing.

Abstract translation: 一种用于同时设置海底井口外壳的运行工具，例如在低压井口外壳内的高压井口壳体。 该工具包括可插入最内壳体内的圆锥形主体，具有底座，轴向孔和闩锁的框架。 基座垂直地搁置在内壳的顶部上，并且闩锁从基座延伸以与外壳连接。 孔被形成为能够自由地容纳工具。 楔形构件设置在基部和内部壳体顶部之间，其宽度可由工具接触。 通过孔推动工具推动楔形物径向向外，在一个方向上在基部和内部壳体顶部之间施加力。 附加的闩锁在外壳上施加相反的力。

公开(公告)号：US20110260445A1

公开(公告)日：2011-10-27

申请号：US12888235

申请日：2010-09-22

Applicant: John J. Watterson, II ,  Joseph W. Pallini, JR.

Inventor： John J. Watterson, II ,  Joseph W. Pallini, JR.

IPC: F16L55/00 ,  B23P19/04

CPC classification number: E21B17/043 ,  F16L15/08 ,  Y10T29/49826

Abstract: An anti-rotation key inserts into a pocket formed on an outer surface of a male threaded connector. The key has a lower inner side portion for contact with the base of the pocket. An array of teeth on a lower outer side portion of the key bite into an inner wall of a female threaded connector as the key is forced into the pocket. One of the edges of the key is configured such that a line tangent to the first side edge where it intersects the lower outer side portion will intersect a line tangent to a central portion of the lower inner side portion at an angle less than 90 degrees. Relative motion between the male and female threaded connectors in a loosening direction causes the key to pivot about an engagement of the first side edge with the first side wall and bite more deeply into the inner wall of the female threaded connector.

Abstract translation: 防旋转键插入形成在阳螺纹连接器的外表面上的凹穴中。 钥匙具有用于与袋的底部接触的下内侧部分。 当钥匙被迫进入口袋时，钥匙的下外侧部分上的齿排列入内螺纹连接器的内壁。 键的一个边缘被配置为使得与第一侧边缘相切的与其相交的下一个外侧部分的直线将以与小内部侧部分的中心部分相切的线以小于90度的角度相交。 阳螺纹连接器和阴螺纹连接器之间的松动方向上的相对运动导致键绕第一侧边缘与第一侧壁的接合而枢转，并且更深地咬入阴螺纹连接器的内壁。

公开(公告)号：US07963337B2

公开(公告)日：2011-06-21

申请号：US12187831

申请日：2008-08-07

Applicant: Joseph W. Pallini, Jr. ,  Frank C. Adamek ,  Karl A. Parfrey

Inventor： Joseph W. Pallini, Jr. ,  Frank C. Adamek ,  Karl A. Parfrey

IPC: E21B17/01

CPC classification number: E21B17/085 ,  E21B17/01 ,  F16L13/06

Abstract: An offshore composite enhanced metallic drilling riser is equipped to enable preloading of the composite shell and the metallic riser. A riser has steel end connectors and a continuous metallic inner liner, encased in a composite shell. A segmented hyperboloid shaped profile is located near each of the end fittings for preloading of the composite and the metallic riser. In one version, both halves of the hyperboloid shape are capable of axial movement by adjusting jack bolts connected to one of the hyperboloid halves. One of the halves is limited in axial movement while the other half moves axially away from the restricted half, the movement simultaneously generates the composite pre-load and the metallic riser pre-load. The other version uses fluid pressure between mating faces of the segments to push them apart.

Abstract translation: 配备了海上复合增强型金属钻井提升器，以使复合壳体和金属提升管能够预加载。 提升管具有钢端连接器和连接的金属内衬，封装在复合外壳中。 分段的双曲面形状位于每个端部配件附近，用于预加载复合材料和金属提升器。 在一个版本中，双曲面形状的两半能够通过调节连接到一个双曲面半部的千斤顶螺栓来轴向运动。 其中一半在轴向运动中受到限制，而另一半则轴向移动远离限制的一半，运动同时产生复合预载和金属提升板预加载。 另一个版本使用片段的配合面之间的流体压力将它们分开。

公开(公告)号：US20100032214A1

公开(公告)日：2010-02-11

申请号：US12187831

申请日：2008-08-07

Applicant: Joseph W. Pallini, JR. ,  Frank C. Adamek ,  Karl A. Parfrey

Inventor： Joseph W. Pallini, JR. ,  Frank C. Adamek ,  Karl A. Parfrey

IPC: E21B17/01 ,  F16L47/00

CPC classification number: E21B17/085 ,  E21B17/01 ,  F16L13/06

Abstract: An offshore composite enhanced metallic drilling riser is equipped to enable preloading of the composite shell and the metallic riser. A riser has steel end connectors and a continuous metallic inner liner, encased in a composite shell. A segmented hyperboloid shaped profile is located near each of the end fittings for preloading of the composite and the metallic riser. In one version, both halves of the hyperboloid shape are capable of axial movement by adjusting jack bolts connected to one of the hyperboloid halves. One of the halves is limited in axial movement while the other half moves axially away from the restricted half, the movement simultaneously generates the composite pre-load and the metallic riser pre-load. The other version uses fluid pressure between mating faces of the segments to push them apart.

Abstract translation: 配备了海上复合增强型金属钻井提升器，以使复合壳体和金属提升管能够预加载。 提升管具有钢端连接器和连接的金属内衬，封装在复合外壳中。 分段的双曲面形状位于每个端部配件附近，用于预加载复合材料和金属提升器。 在一个版本中，双曲面形状的两半能够通过调节连接到一个双曲面半部的千斤顶螺栓来轴向运动。 其中一半在轴向运动中受到限制，而另一半则轴向移动远离限制的一半，运动同时产生复合预载和金属提升板预加载。 另一个版本使用片段的配合面之间的流体压力将它们分开。

公开(公告)号：US20090322074A1

公开(公告)日：2009-12-31

申请号：US12492340

申请日：2009-06-26

Applicant: Joseph W. Pallini, JR. ,  Steven Wong

Inventor： Joseph W. Pallini, JR. ,  Steven Wong

IPC: F16L19/00

CPC classification number: E21B33/038

Abstract: A connector for tie back liners.

Abstract translation: 用于系带背衬的连接器。

公开(公告)号：US20090145611A1

公开(公告)日：2009-06-11

申请号：US12270603

申请日：2008-11-13

Applicant: Joseph W. Pallini, JR. ,  Fife B. Ellis

Inventor： Joseph W. Pallini, JR. ,  Fife B. Ellis

IPC: E21B19/09 ,  E21B19/086 ,  E21B15/02

CPC classification number: E21B19/004

Abstract: A tensioner anti-rotation device and method that transfers rotational force from an offshore platform deck to a riser in response to waves and currents. The device includes a bracket mounted on the deck, and a rib that transfers force from the deck through the bracket, to the rib, and into the riser such that the tensioners on the riser are not subjected to torque.

Abstract translation: 张紧器防旋转装置和方法，其响应于波浪和电流将旋转力从海上平台甲板传递到立管。 该装置包括安装在甲板上的支架，以及将力从甲板通过支架传递到肋并进入立管中的肋，使得提升管上的张紧器不受扭矩的影响。

公开(公告)号：US20090092448A1

公开(公告)日：2009-04-09

申请号：US11866734

申请日：2007-10-03

Applicant: Joseph W. Pallini, JR. ,  Jesse B. Riha

Inventor： Joseph W. Pallini, JR. ,  Jesse B. Riha

IPC: E02D5/54

CPC classification number: B63B21/502

Abstract: A tendon bottom connector assembly has a receptacle with a bore having an annular locking profile divided into segments by axially extending slots. The connector has a housing that inserts into and locks in the receptacle. The housing and receptacle have mating an anti-rotation elements. The lock ring has an outer surface with an annular locking profile divided into segments by axially extending slots. The lock ring is carried by the housing initially in the installation position with its segments aligned with the slots of the receptacle. This position allows the housing to be fully inserted into the receptacle. An ROV then rotates the ring from the installation position to a locked position, with the segments of the lock ring engaging the segments of the receptacle. Alternately, a split ring with one end fixed rotates the lock ring.

Abstract translation: 腱底部连接器组件具有一个具有孔的容器，该孔具有通过轴向延伸的狭缝分成段的环形锁定轮廓。 连接器具有插入并锁定在插座中的壳体。 外壳和插座具有防旋转元件。 锁定环具有外表面，其具有通过轴向延伸的狭槽分成段的环形锁定轮廓。 锁定环由壳体最初承载在安装位置，其段与插座的槽对齐。 该位置允许外壳完全插入插座。 然后，ROV将环从安装位置旋转到锁定位置，锁环的段接合容器的段。 或者，一端固定的开口环旋转锁环。

公开(公告)号：US06766861B2

公开(公告)日：2004-07-27

申请号：US10247669

申请日：2002-09-19

Applicant: Kevin R. Koen ,  Gilbert P. Mican ,  Arjin Nolan ,  Joseph W. Pallini, Jr. ,  Kim H. Phan ,  Andrew H. Roberts

Inventor： Kevin R. Koen ,  Gilbert P. Mican ,  Arjin Nolan ,  Joseph W. Pallini, Jr. ,  Kim H. Phan ,  Andrew H. Roberts

IPC: E21B33076

CPC classification number: E21B33/035 ,  E21B33/038 ,  E21B41/0007 ,  E21B41/08

Abstract: A subsea production system and method includes a wellhead field having multiple wellheads and utilizes a stackable guide funnel system for sequential tying back of those wellheads. A storage frame retains several guide funnels that are nestably stacked one upon the other. The frame is made up of a plurality of guide members that are secured to the exposed tubular conductor of a wellhead. A pair of annular rings surrounds portions of each of the guide members. A riser having a riser connector is lowered to the central location. The riser connector latches onto the uppermost guide funnel within the frame. The riser, together with the affixed funnel, is then lifted upwardly, removing the affixed funnel from the frame. The riser is then moved laterally through the sea until the funnel and riser are proximate a second wellhead within the wellhead field.

Abstract translation: 海底生产系统和方法包括具有多个井口的井口区域，并且利用可堆叠的导向漏斗系统来顺序地将这些井口连接回来。 存储框架保留了几个引导漏斗，它们彼此堆叠堆叠。 框架由固定到井口暴露的管状导体的多个引导构件组成。 一对环形环围绕每个导向件的部分。 具有立管连接器的立管降低到中心位置。 立管连接器锁定在框架内的最上面的引导漏斗上。 然后将提升管与固定的漏斗一起向上提起，从框架上移除固定的漏斗。 然后，立管横向移动通过海洋，直到漏斗和提升管靠近井口区域内的第二个井口。