Offshore tower for drilling and/or production

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8899881
SERIAL NO

13288426

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An offshore structure comprises a hull having a longitudinal axis and including a first column and a second column moveably coupled to the first column. Each column has a longitudinal axis, a first end, and a second end opposite the first end. In addition, the offshore structure comprises an anchor coupled to the second end of the second column and configured to secure the hull to the sea floor. The first column includes a variable ballast chamber and a first buoyant chamber positioned between the variable ballast chamber and the first end of the first column. The first buoyant chamber is filled with a gas and sealed from the surrounding environment. The second column includes a variable ballast chamber. Further, the offshore structure comprises a topside mounted to the hull.

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WISON OFFSHORE TECHNOLOGY INC2925 BRIARPARK DRIVE SUITE 675 HOUSTON TX 77042

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Finn, Lyle David Sugar Land, US 21 153
Horton,, III Edward E Houston, US 24 151
Maher, James V Houston, US 48 202

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