公开(公告)号：US08127853B2

公开(公告)日：2012-03-06

申请号：US13036737

申请日：2011-02-28

Applicant: Joseph W. Pallini ,  Rockford D. Lyle ,  Gregory M. Dunn

Inventor： Joseph W. Pallini ,  Rockford D. Lyle ,  Gregory M. Dunn

IPC: E21B23/00

CPC classification number: E21B33/038

Abstract: A tieback connector connects a tieback conduit from an offshore platform to a subsea wellhead assembly. The tieback connector has a mandrel that is connected to a string of tieback conduit and a sleeve and load ring that are carried by the mandrel. The load ring is radially expansible and has a conical portion with internal threads. The load ring has an external grooved profile that engages an internal grooved profile in the subsea assembly. The mandrel is rotatable relative to the sleeve while in its lower position, causing the load ring to further expand outward into engagement with the internal profile. A locking member is carried below the load ring on an exterior cam surface of the mandrel. The cam surface moves the locking member outward when the mandrel moves downward into engagement with an internal profile in the subsea assembly.

Abstract translation: 连接连接器将从海上平台的回流管道连接到海底井口组件。 连接器连接器具有心轴，该心轴连接到由心轴承载的一系列回接导管和套筒和负载环。 负载环是径向可膨胀的，并且具有带有内螺纹的锥形部分。 负载环具有外部槽形轮廓，其接合海底组件中的内部槽形轮廓。 心轴可相对于套筒旋转，同时处于其较低位置，使得负载环进一步向外膨胀以与内部轮廓接合。 锁定构件承载在心轴的外部凸轮表面上的负载环下方。 当心轴向下移动与海底组件中的内部轮廓接合时，凸轮表面将锁定构件向外移动。

公开(公告)号：US07988385B2

公开(公告)日：2011-08-02

申请号：US12827962

申请日：2010-06-30

Applicant: Joseph W. Pallini ,  Edward A. Mendoza

Inventor： Joseph W. Pallini ,  Edward A. Mendoza

IPC: E21B19/00

CPC classification number: E21B19/002 ,  E21B19/24

Abstract: A riser tensioner for an offshore floating platform has a frame stationarily mounted to the upper portion of the riser. Pistons and cylinders are spaced circumferentially around the riser and connected between the frame and the floating platform. A tubular guide member is mounted to the floating platform for movement in unison in response to waves and currents. The riser extends through the guide member. A guide roller support is mounted to and extends downward from the frame around the guide member. At least one set of guide rollers is mounted to the guide roller support in rolling engagement with the guide member as the guide member moves in unison with the platform.

Abstract translation: 用于海上浮动平台的提升机张紧器具有固定安装在提升管上部的框架。 活塞和气缸围绕提升管周向隔开并连接在框架和浮动平台之间。 管状引导构件安装到浮动平台上以响应于波浪和电流而一致地运动。 提升管延伸穿过引导构件。 引导辊支撑件围绕引导构件安装到框架向下并从框架向下延伸。 当引导构件与平台一致地移动时，至少一组导辊安装到导辊支撑件上，与引导构件滚动接合。

公开(公告)号：US20110155382A1

公开(公告)日：2011-06-30

申请号：US13036737

申请日：2011-02-28

Applicant: Joseph W. Pallini ,  Rockford D. Lyle ,  Gregory M. Dunn

Inventor： Joseph W. Pallini ,  Rockford D. Lyle ,  Gregory M. Dunn

IPC: E21B43/013

CPC classification number: E21B33/038

Abstract: A tieback connector connects a tieback conduit from an offshore platform to a subsea wellhead assembly. The tieback connector has a mandrel that is connected to a string of tieback conduit and a sleeve and load ring that are carried by the mandrel. The load ring is radially expansible and has a conical portion with internal threads. The load ring has an external grooved profile that engages an internal grooved profile in the subsea assembly. The mandrel is rotatable relative to the sleeve while in its lower position, causing the load ring to further expand outward into engagement with the internal profile. A locking member is carried below the load ring on an exterior cam surface of the mandrel. The cam surface moves the locking member outward when the mandrel moves downward into engagement with an internal profile in the subsea assembly.

Abstract translation: 连接连接器将从海上平台的回流管道连接到海底井口组件。 连接器连接器具有心轴，该心轴连接到由心轴承载的一系列回接导管和套筒和负载环。 负载环是径向可膨胀的，并且具有带有内螺纹的锥形部分。 负载环具有外部槽形轮廓，其接合海底组件中的内部槽形轮廓。 心轴可相对于套筒旋转，同时处于其较低位置，使得负载环进一步向外膨胀以与内部轮廓接合。 锁定构件承载在心轴的外部凸轮表面上的负载环下方。 当心轴向下移动与海底组件中的内部轮廓接合时，凸轮表面将锁定构件向外移动。

公开(公告)号：US20100294486A1

公开(公告)日：2010-11-25

申请号：US12469514

申请日：2009-05-20

Applicant: Joseph W. Pallini ,  Rockford D. Lyle ,  Chii-Ren Lin

Inventor： Joseph W. Pallini ,  Rockford D. Lyle ,  Chii-Ren Lin

IPC: E21B23/00 ,  E21B49/10

CPC classification number: E21B41/04

Abstract: A self-inserting seal assembly that sets a seal at a well component to allow for pressure testing of the well component. The seal assembly can be landed on a well component with an ROV. A seal is located on the lower portion of a lower body in the assembly. A set of outer dogs lock with a grooved mating profile formed on the well component to lock the outer housing to provide a reaction point for setting the seal, which may require several thousand pounds of force. A set of inner dogs lock with a grooved mating profile formed on the inner diameter of the outer housing. This locks the lower body to the outer housing to ensure the seal remains set in place. After the well component is pressure tested, the seal assembly can be unlocked and retrieved from the well via an ROV.

Abstract translation: 一种自插式密封组件，其在井组件处设置密封以允许对井组件进行压力测试。 密封组件可以用ROV降落在井部件上。 密封件位于组件中的下部主体的下部。 一组外部锁定件，其具有形成在井部件上的带槽的配合轮廓，以锁定外部壳体，以提供用于设定密封件的反应点，其可能需要几千磅的力。 一组内部锁定，其具有形成在外部壳体的内径上的带槽的配合轮廓。 这将下部主体锁定到外部壳体，以确保密封件保持固定。 在对井组件进行压力测试之后，密封组件可以通过ROV从井解锁和回收。

公开(公告)号：US07686087B2

公开(公告)日：2010-03-30

申请号：US11750708

申请日：2007-05-18

Applicant: Joseph W. Pallini ,  Scott I. Stewart ,  Steve M. Wong ,  Daniel L. Havelka

Inventor： Joseph W. Pallini ,  Scott I. Stewart ,  Steve M. Wong ,  Daniel L. Havelka

IPC: E21B17/01

CPC classification number: E21B17/085 ,  E21B33/038 ,  F16L37/002 ,  Y10S285/92

Abstract: A connector for connecting sections of drilling riser pipe wherein a first riser contains a pin assembly with an external first grooved profile and a second riser contains a housing assembly. An internal split pivoting latch segment assembly carried by the housing assembly contains a second grooved profile adapted to mate to the first grooved profile and a split actuation ring movably carried by the housing assembly forces the second grooved profile of the latch segment assembly into engagement with the first grooved profile of the pin assembly. A plurality of retraction links engage an upper edge of the latch segment assembly to disengage the second grooved profile of the latch segment assembly from the first grooved profile of the pin assembly if the risers are to be disconnected.

Abstract translation: 一种用于连接钻井提升管的部分的连接器，其中第一提升管包含具有外部第一槽形轮廓的销组件，并且第二提升器包含壳体组件。 由壳体组件承载的内部分离枢转闩锁段组件包含适于与第一凹槽轮廓匹配的第二凹槽轮廓，并且由壳体组件可移动地承载的分离致动环迫使闩锁段组件的第二凹槽轮廓与 销组件的第一个凹槽轮廓。 如果要将分离器断开，则多个退回链接接合闩锁段组件的上边缘以将闩锁段组件的第二凹槽轮廓与销组件的第一凹槽轮廓分离。

公开(公告)号：US20070063517A1

公开(公告)日：2007-03-22

申请号：US11229905

申请日：2005-09-19

Applicant: Joseph W. Pallini ,  Brian Munk ,  Jesse Riha ,  Rockford Lyle

Inventor： Joseph W. Pallini ,  Brian Munk ,  Jesse Riha ,  Rockford Lyle

IPC: F16L15/00

CPC classification number: F16L15/004

Abstract: A riser connector uses a box and upset pin connector threadform design having S-shaped load flanks that provide a variable load angles depending on the radial position along the engaged teeth. This design promotes a load path that changes with position along the axial length of the engaged thread, as well as increasing or decreasing external loads on the connector. The connector also varies radial distention of the pin from the box in a manner that is different from one thread to the next. The threadform uses a combination of thread cuts that vary in shape, pitch, and/or thread cone angle to provide load and stab flanks, as well as a load path, that vary from one axial end of the engaged thread to the other.

Abstract translation: 立管连接器使用具有S形负载侧面的盒和镦粗销连接器螺纹形设计，其提供取决于沿着接合齿的径向位置的可变负载角度。 该设计促进了沿着所接合线的轴向长度的位置改变的负载路径，以及增加或减小连接器上的外部负载。 该连接器也以不同于一个螺纹到下一个螺纹的方式使销与箱的径向膨胀变化。 螺纹形式使用螺纹切口的组合，其在形状，间距和/或螺纹锥角上变化，以提供负载和刺齿侧面以及从接合螺纹的一个轴向端部到另一个的负载路径。

公开(公告)号：US06293343B1

公开(公告)日：2001-09-25

申请号：US09803618

申请日：2001-03-08

Applicant: Joseph W. Pallini, Jr. ,  Rockford D. Lyle

Inventor： Joseph W. Pallini, Jr. ,  Rockford D. Lyle

IPC: E21B33038

CPC classification number: E21B33/038

Abstract: A connector for tying back a riser from a subsea wellhead to a platform, wherein the wellhead has an internal wellhead housing with external grooves thereon. The connector having a plurality of dog members carried within a cavity which engage the external grooves. The dog members are actuated by axial movement of a piston linked to a cam ring. The connector has a plurality of transfer members located within the cavity to support the dog members and transfer upward loading to the wellhead housing during tension on one side due to bending. Further, the connector has a release ring which forces the dog members out of engagement with the external grooves when the connector is released.

Abstract translation: 一种用于将提升管从海底井口连接到平台的连接器，其中所述井口具有在其上具有外部凹槽的内部井口壳体。 所述连接器具有承载在与所述外部凹槽接合的空腔内的多个狗构件。 通过与凸轮环连接的活塞的轴向运动来致动爪构件。 连接器具有位于腔体内的多个传送构件，以支撑狗构件并且由于弯曲而在一侧的张力期间将向上的载荷传递到井口壳体。 此外，连接器具有释放环，其在连接器被释放时迫使狗构件脱离与外部凹槽的接合。

公开(公告)号：US06234252B1

公开(公告)日：2001-05-22

申请号：US09275345

申请日：1999-03-24

Applicant: Joseph W. Pallini, Jr. ,  Rockford D. Lyle

Inventor： Joseph W. Pallini, Jr. ,  Rockford D. Lyle

IPC: E21B33038

CPC classification number: E21B33/038

Abstract: A connector for tying back a riser from a subsea wellhead to a platform, wherein the wellhead has an internal wellhead housing with external grooves thereon. The connector having a plurality of dog members carried within a cavity which engage the external grooves. The dog members are actuated by axial movement of a piston linked to a cam ring. The connector has a plurality of transfer members located within the cavity to support the dog members and transfer upward loading to the wellhead housing during tension on one side due to bending. Further, the connector has a release ring which forces the dog members out of engagement with the external grooves when the connector is released.

公开(公告)号：US5984585A

公开(公告)日：1999-11-16

申请号：US937830

申请日：1997-09-26

Applicant: Joseph W. Pallini, Jr. ,  Jerry K. Rhodes ,  Jason R. Jackson

Inventor： Joseph W. Pallini, Jr. ,  Jerry K. Rhodes ,  Jason R. Jackson

IPC: B63B21/50 ,  E21B23/02 ,  E02D5/54

CPC classification number: E21B23/02 ,  B63B21/502

Abstract: A bottom connector for the tendon of a tension leg platform uses a latch ring with an outer profile to engage a mating profile in a receptacle on the sea floor. The latch ring moves radially within a housing, relative to the receptacle, between an engaged position and a retracted position. The latch ring engages the receptacle by lowering the connector into the receptacle below the mating profile and then lifting it until the latch ring locks into the receptacle. The latch ring disengages the receptacle by lowering the connector beyond a recess located below the mating profile and then lifting the connector out of the receptacle. As the connector is lifted above the recess, a retaining ring is actuated by the recess to retain the latch ring in its retracted position.

Abstract translation: 用于张力腿平台的腱的底部连接器使用具有外部轮廓的闩锁环以接合在海底上的容器中的配合轮廓。 锁定环相对于插座在壳体内径向移动，在接合位置和缩回位置之间。 通过将连接器降低到匹配轮廓下方的插座中，然后将其提升直到锁环锁定到插座中，闩锁环接合插座。 闩锁环通过将连接器降低到位于配合轮廓下方的凹部，然后将连接器从插座中提出而将插座脱离。 当连接器被提升到凹部上方时，保持环由凹部致动，以将闩锁环保持在缩回位置。

公开(公告)号：US5660234A

公开(公告)日：1997-08-26

申请号：US593157

申请日：1996-02-01

Applicant: Paul A. Hebert ,  Lionel J. Milberger ,  Joseph W. Pallini, Jr.

Inventor： Paul A. Hebert ,  Lionel J. Milberger ,  Joseph W. Pallini, Jr.

IPC: E21B7/12 ,  E21B34/04 ,  E21B33/14 ,  E21B43/01 ,  E21B47/06

CPC classification number: E21B7/12 ,  E21B34/04

Abstract: A subsea wellhead system is used in areas which have shallow water producing sands. A first string of casing extends from the sea floor through a section of conductor pipe and below the conductor pipe to a point above the water sand. An external wellhead housing having flow ports is supported at the upper end of the conductor pipe. A valve sleeve is located on the exterior of the external wellhead housing. The valve sleeve is movable to a closed position, closing the flow ports. A second string of casing is installed to a point below the water producing formation. An internal wellhead housing is secured to the upper end of the second string of casing, which lands within the external wellhead housing. During cementing of the second string of casing the flow ports are open. After cementing, the valve sleeve is moved to the closed position.

Abstract translation: 在具有浅水产沙的地区使用海底井口系统。 第一套套管从海底延伸穿过一段导体管，并在导管下方延伸到水沙上方。 具有流动端口的外部井口壳体被支撑在导体管的上端。 阀套位于外部井口外壳的外部。 阀套可移动到关闭位置，关闭流动端口。 第二套套管安装在生产水层下方的一个点上。 一个内部井口外壳固定在第二个外壳套管的上端，该第二套管套住在外部井口外壳内。 在第二套套管固井期间，流动端口打开。 固井后，阀套被移动到关闭位置。