Conductor bend restrictor

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9109725
APP PUB NO 20130239866A1
SERIAL NO

13608565

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An offshore system for drilling or production includes a buoyant hull. In addition, the offshore system includes a topside mounted to the hull and positioned above the surface of the water. Further, the offshore system includes a conductor having a lower end disposed in the sea bed below the sea floor and an upper end coupled to the topside. Still further, the offshore system includes a bend restrictor disposed about the conductor. The bend restrictor has a lower end positioned in the sea bed below the sea floor and an upper end positioned above the sea floor.

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HORTON WISON DEEPWATER INC1400 BROADFIELD SUITE 500 HOUSTON TX 77084

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Finn, Lyle David Sugar Land, US 21 153
Maher,, IV James V Houston, US 2 5

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