公开(公告)号：US07287595B2

公开(公告)日：2007-10-30

申请号：US11467374

申请日：2006-08-25

Applicant: John A. Johansen ,  Vidar Sten Halvorsen ,  Michael R. Williams

Inventor： John A. Johansen ,  Vidar Sten Halvorsen ,  Michael R. Williams

IPC: E21B34/00

CPC classification number: F15B21/006 ,  E21B33/0355 ,  F15B1/265

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an electric-hydraulic power unit. In one illustrative embodiment, the power unit comprises a body having a movable pressure barrier positioned therein, the movable pressure barrier defining first and second chambers therein, a configurable flow path in fluid communication with the first and second chambers, and at least one valve for configuring the flow path in a first state wherein fluid may flow within the flow path only in a direction from the first chamber toward the second chamber, and a second state wherein fluid within the flow path may flow in both directions between the first and second chambers.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种电动液压动力单元。 在一个说明性实施例中，动力单元包括具有定位在其中的可移动压力障碍物的主体，所述可移动压力屏障在其中限定第一和第二腔室，与第一和第二腔室流体连通的可配置流动路径，以及至少一个用于 在第一状态下构造流路，其中流体可以仅在从第一室朝向第二室的方向在流动路径内流动，以及第二状态，其中流动路径内的流体可以在第一和第二室之间沿两个方向流动 。

公开(公告)号：US07159662B2

公开(公告)日：2007-01-09

申请号：US10780969

申请日：2004-02-18

Applicant: John A. Johansen ,  Vidar Sten Halvorsen ,  Michael R. Williams

Inventor： John A. Johansen ,  Vidar Sten Halvorsen ,  Michael R. Williams

IPC: E21B34/10

CPC classification number: E21B33/0355 ,  E21B23/04 ,  E21B34/16

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a system for controlling a hydraulic actuator, and various methods of using same. In one illustrative embodiment, the system comprises a first hydraulic cylinder, an isolated supply of fluid provided to the first hydraulic cylinder, the isolated supply of fluid positioned in an environment that is at a pressure other than atmospheric pressure, an actuator device coupled to the first hydraulic cylinder, the actuator device adapted to drive the first hydraulic cylinder to create the sufficient pressure in the fluid, and at least one hydraulic line operatively intermediate the first hydraulic cylinder and the hydraulic actuator, the hydraulic line supplying the sufficient pressure in the fluid to the hydraulic actuator in the remote locale.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于控制液压致动器的系统及其使用方法。 在一个说明性实施例中，该系统包括第一液压缸，提供给第一液压缸的隔离供应的流体，位于处于除大气压以外的压力的环境中的隔离供水;致动器装置， 第一液压缸，致动器装置适于驱动第一液压缸以在流体中产生足够的压力，以及可操作地在第一液压缸和液压致动器之间操作的至少一个液压管路，液压管路在流体中提供足够的压力 到远程位置的液压执行机构。

公开(公告)号：US06766755B2

公开(公告)日：2004-07-27

申请号：US10214523

申请日：2002-08-08

Applicant: Kimberly M. Cipolla ,  David A. Hurdis ,  Michael R. Williams

Inventor： Kimberly M. Cipolla ,  David A. Hurdis ,  Michael R. Williams

IPC: B63B2166

CPC classification number: B63B21/66

Abstract: A spreader arm aperture generation system for use with a towed array is provided. The spreader arm aperture generation system broadly comprises a plurality of lines and a plurality of hydraulically activated, inflatable tubes for generating horizontal and vertical separation among the lines. Each of the tubes is filled with seawater to a desired pressure to achieve the desired horizontal and vertical line separation. Preferably, each of the tubes is formed from a high strength woven fabric.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种与牵引阵列一起使用的吊臂孔产生系统。 扩展臂开孔生成系统广泛地包括多条线和多个液压激活的可充气管，用于在线之间产生水平和垂直间隔。 每个管子充满海水至所需的压力以实现期望的水平和垂直线分离。 优选地，每个管由高强度织物形成。

公开(公告)号：US06708640B1

公开(公告)日：2004-03-23

申请号：US10244923

申请日：2002-09-12

Applicant: Michael R. Williams

Inventor： Michael R. Williams

IPC: B63B2158

CPC classification number: G02B6/4427 ,  B63B21/66 ,  G01V1/201 ,  G02B6/4465 ,  H01R13/533

Abstract: A distributed fiber strength member tow cable termination assembly (DTCTA) having a strength member termination area which is spaced from a signal conductor termination area, and which includes a seal area having a plurality of sealing members is disclosed. The strength member termination area preferably includes a strength member termination wedge having a curved outer face which allows for higher termination efficiency. The strength member termination area and signal conductor termination area are distributed, or separated, a predetermined distance by an interface section, for example a length of hose. The separation of the strength member termination area from the signal conductor termination area allows for several improvements in the DTCTA not possible in the prior art due to the previous need to terminate the signal conductors co-located with the strength termination member.

Abstract translation: 公开了具有与信号导体终端区域间隔开的强度构件终止区域并且包括具有多个密封构件的密封区域的分布式纤维强度构件牵引电缆端接组件（DTCTA）。 强度构件终止区优选地包括具有弯曲外表面的加强构件终止楔，其允许更高的终止效率。 强度构件终止区域和信号导体终端区域通过界面部分（例如软管的长度）分布或分离预定距离。 由于先前需要终止与强度端接构件共同定位的信号导体，强度构件终止区域与信号导体终端区域的分离允许现有技术中DTCTA的几个改进是不可能的。

公开(公告)号：US06563762B1

公开(公告)日：2003-05-13

申请号：US08599390

申请日：1995-12-08

Applicant: Michael R. Williams

Inventor： Michael R. Williams

IPC: G01V138

CPC classification number: G01V1/201

Abstract: A termination assembly for disposal between a marine tow cable and an acoustic receiver array includes a cable sleeve having a grip portion adapted to grip a cable outer jacket, and a collar portion for disposition on a strength member portion of the cable. The termination assembly further includes a coupling comprising an inner sleeve for mounting on a coax portion of the cable, an electrical connector for abutting a distal end of the coax portion, a coupling body interconnecting the inner sleeve and the electrical connector, the coupling body having a cylindrically-shaped wall disposed around the electrical connector to define therebetween an annular recess for receiving a connector of the acoustic receiver array, a coupling nut mounted on the coupling body and engageable with the acoustic receiver array connector to lock the acoustic receiver array connector onto the electrical connector, and an outer sleeve fixed to the coupling body. The termination assembly still further includes a stiffener rod interconnecting the outer sleeve and the cable sleeve.

Abstract translation: 用于在船用丝束缆索和声学接收器阵列之间进行处置的终端组件包括具有适于夹持电缆外护套的把持部分的电缆套管和用于配置在电缆的加强构件部分上的套环部分。 终端组件还包括联接器，其包括用于安装在电缆的同轴部分上的内套筒，用于邻接同轴部分的远端的电连接器，将内套筒和电连接器互连的联接体，所述联接体具有 设置在电连接器周围的圆柱形壁，用于在其间限定用于接收声学接收器阵列的连接器的环形凹部，安装在耦合体上并与声学接收器阵列连接器接合以将声学接收器阵列连接器锁定到 电连接器和固定到联接体的外套筒。 终端组件还包括将外套筒和电缆套筒互连的加强杆。

公开(公告)号：US06463868B1

公开(公告)日：2002-10-15

申请号：US09922312

申请日：2001-07-30

Applicant: Michael R. Williams ,  Michael A. Bergeron ,  Kimberly M. Cipolla

Inventor： Michael R. Williams ,  Michael A. Bergeron ,  Kimberly M. Cipolla

IPC: B63B2156

CPC classification number: B63B21/66

Abstract: The present invention relates to a tether retraction device having particular utility with multi-line towed arrays. A system for retrieving and deploying a multi-line towed array having a plurality of array lines has at least one tether joinable between two of the plurality of array lines. A tether retraction device is incorporated into at least one of the array lines for retracting the tether. Each tether retraction device has a tether take-up spool, and a spring driven drive means which causes the tether to wind onto the take-up spool when the array is towed at slow speeds and allows deployment of the tether from the take-up spool when tension in the tether caused by tow forces exceeds the spring force applied by the spring driven drive means.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及具有多线牵引阵列特别实用的系绳退缩装置。 用于检索和部署具有多个阵列线的多线牵引阵列的系统具有可连接在多个阵列线中的两个之间的至少一个系绳。 系绳退缩装置并入至少一个阵列线以缩回系绳。 每个系链退缩装置具有系绳卷取卷轴和弹簧驱动的驱动装置，当弹簧阵列以低速拖动并且允许系绳从卷取卷轴展开时，该系统使系绳卷绕到卷取卷轴上 当由牵引力引起的系绳中的张力超过由弹簧驱动的驱动装置施加的弹簧力时。

公开(公告)号：US06405802B1

公开(公告)日：2002-06-18

申请号：US09584557

申请日：2000-05-31

Applicant: Michael R. Williams

Inventor： Michael R. Williams

IPC: E21B4104

CPC classification number: E21B41/10 ,  E21B43/013

Abstract: A flowline jumper handling apparatus for supporting a flowline jumper in a generally horizontal position as it is offloaded from a surface structure with a first lifting apparatus and then supporting the flowline jumper in a generally vertical position as it is lowered to a subsea structure with a second lifting apparatus. The flowline jumper handling apparatus comprises an elongated spreader bar, at least one first cable connecting the spreader bar to the flowline jumper, at least one second cable connecting the spreader bar to a through member, at least one third cable connecting the through member to the second lifting apparatus, at least one fourth cable passing through the through member and connecting the flowline jumper to the first lifting apparatus, and a restricting member for preventing a portion of the fourth cable from passing through the through member. In this manner, as the fourth cable is lifted by the first lifting apparatus, the restricting member will engage the through member and support the flowline jumper in a generally horizontal position. Furthermore, as the fourth cable is lowered, the flowline jumper will rotate from the generally horizontal position to the generally vertical position.

Abstract translation: 一种流线跳线处理装置，用于在从第一提升装置的表面结构卸载时将支撑流线跳线的大致水平位置支撑，然后当流线跨接装置降低到具有第二提升装置的海底结构时， 起重设备。 所述流线跨接装置包括细长的吊杆，至少一个第一缆线，所述至少一个第一缆线将所述吊架杆连接到所述流线跨接件;至少一个第二缆索，所述至少一个第二缆索将所述吊架杆连接到通孔;至少一个第三缆线， 第二提升装置，至少一个第四电缆，其穿过通孔并将流线跨接件连接到第一提升​​装置;以及限制构件，用于防止第四电缆的一部分穿过通孔。 以这种方式，当第四缆索被第一提升装置提升时，限制构件将与通过构件接合并且在大致水平的位置支撑流线跨接线。 此外，当第四缆线降低时，流线跳线将从大致水平位置旋转到大致垂直的位置。

公开(公告)号：US5501424A

公开(公告)日：1996-03-26

申请号：US194085

申请日：1994-02-09

Applicant: Michael R. Williams ,  Matthew W. Long

Inventor： Michael R. Williams ,  Matthew W. Long

IPC: E21B29/08 ,  E21B34/02 ,  F16K3/02 ,  E21B33/06

CPC classification number: E21B29/04 ,  E21B29/08 ,  E21B34/02 ,  F16K3/0227

Abstract: A gate valve assembly for controlling fluid flow is provided with wireline-cutting inserts loose-fitted in either of, or both of, the gate opening and at least one of the seats. Each insert has a length that prohibits it from extending beyond the opening in which it is received so that the contact surface between the gate and an adjacent seat forms a continuous seal and the inserts serve only a wireline-cutting function, thus eliminating the possibility of sealing surfaces being damaged by wireline-cutting.

Abstract translation: 用于控制流体流动的闸阀组件设置有松动地安装在闸门开口和至少一个座椅中的任一个或两者中的电缆切割插入件。 每个插入件具有禁止其延伸超过其所接收的开口的长度，使得门和相邻座之间的接触表面形成连续的密封，并且插入件仅用于线切割功能，从而消除了 密封表面被有线切割损坏。

公开(公告)号：US5366696A

公开(公告)日：1994-11-22

申请号：US1630

申请日：1993-01-07

Applicant: Michael R. Williams

Inventor： Michael R. Williams

IPC: A61M1/10 ,  A61M1/32 ,  A61M11/00

CPC classification number: A61M1/32 ,  A61M1/1084 ,  A61M2202/0216 ,  Y10S128/03

Abstract: An oxygenation apparatus for introducing a flow of oxygen gas molecules into a carrier liquid in a one-pass operation comprises a receiving chamber for receiving carrier liquid, a contacting chamber for allowing the oxygen gas molecules to thoroughly contact the carrier liquid, and a separating partition located between the receiving chamber and the contacting chamber so as to preclude the return of oxygenated carrier liquid from the contacting chamber to the receiving chamber. There is an inlet for introducing oxygen gas molecules at a pressure slightly above the ambient surrounding air pressure into the apparatus, which terminates in an end portion having a gas introduction orifice. The gas introduction orifice is located in fluid communication with the receiving chamber, and causes a jet of oxygen gas molecules to be emitted therefrom. There is a spray orifice located in the separating partition, positioned to allow carrier liquid to be sprayed into the contacting chamber by the jet of oxygen gas molecules. A passageway has is located so the carrier liquid can pass from the receiving chamber to the space between the gas introduction orifice and the spray orifice, allowing oxygenated carrier liquid to exit from the contacting chamber. The oxygen gas includes molecules in the diatomic form (O.sub.2), and molecules in at least one of either the triatomic form (O.sub.3) and the monatomic form (.sup.1 O.sub.2). When the oxygen gas molecules are introduced into the apparatus, they force the carrier liquid in the space between the gas introduction orifice and the spray orifice to be sprayed through the spray orifice into the contacting chamber so that no bubbles are formed.

Abstract translation: 用于在一次操作中将氧气分子流引入载液中的氧合装置包括用于接收载液的接收室，用于允许氧气分子与载液完全接触的接触室和分离分隔件 位于接收室和接触室之间，以防止含氧载体液体从接触室返回到接收室。 有一个入口，用于将氧气分子以稍高于围绕空气压力的环境的压力引入到装置中，该终端在具有气体引入孔的端部。 气体导入孔位于与接收室流体连通的位置，并使氧气分子射出。 位于分离隔板中的喷射孔位于允许载气通过氧气分子射流喷入接触室中。 通道被定位成使得载液能够从接收室传递到气体引入孔和喷射孔之间的空间，从而允许含氧载体液体从接触室排出。 氧气包括双原子形式的分子（O 2），以及三原子形式（O 3）和单原子形式（10 2）中的至少一种的分子。 当氧气分子被引入设备中时，它们迫使气体引入孔和喷射孔之间的空间中的载体液体通过喷射孔喷射到接触室中，使得不形成气泡。

公开(公告)号：USD294361S

公开(公告)日：1988-02-23

申请号：US700686

申请日：1985-02-12

Applicant: Michael R. Williams

Designer： Michael R. Williams