Methods and systems for tensioner connection

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9540890
APP PUB NO 20160376854A1
SERIAL NO

14747723

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Improved methods and systems for connecting a riser tensioner system to a riser are disclosed. A system for coupling a tensioner cylinder to a riser includes a top pin connection disposed at a first distal end of the tensioner cylinder. The top pin connection couples the tensioner cylinder to a platform. The tensioner cylinder includes an extension rod and a bottom pin connection is disposed at a second distal end of the tensioner cylinder on the extension rod. A tension ring is coupled to the riser. An adjustable linkage system is coupled to the tensioner cylinder and includes an attachment mechanism and a positioning mechanism. The adjustable linkage system is operable to couple the tensioner cylinder to the tension ring.

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INNOVEX INTERNATIONAL INC6401 N ELDRIDGE PARKWAY HOUSTON TX 77041

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Ellis, Fife B Houston, US 25 248
Hafernik, Steven M Houston, US 5 3
Prasad, Neil B Houston, US 3 0

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