Support member for subsea jumper installation, and methods of using same

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United States of America Patent

APP PUB NO 20060201679A1
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11075555

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The present invention is directed to a support member for subsea jumper installation, and methods of using same. In one illustrative embodiment, the device includes a subsea jumper and at least one adjustable support member coupled between portions of the subsea jumper, the adjustable support member comprising at least one hydraulic cylinder, wherein a length of the adjustable support member may be adjusted by actuation of at least one hydraulic cylinder. A method of installing a subsea jumper is also disclosed which includes coupling at least one hydraulically adjustable support member between portions of the subsea jumper, lowering the at least one adjustable support member and the subsea jumper into a body of water and operatively coupling the subsea jumper to a plurality of subsea connections.

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FMC TECHNOLOGIES INC1803 GEARS ROAD HOUSTON TX 77067

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Williams, Michael R Houston, TX 65 1473

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