Patents by Inventor Colin Headworth

Colin Headworth has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 7798232
    Abstract: A technique facilitates formation of connections between compliant tubular members and subsea facilities. A compliant tubular member is deployed to a subsea location in a manner that arranges the compliant tubular member in a curvilinear shape. The distal end of the compliant tubular member is drawn down into proximity with the subsea facility and then moved horizontally into alignment with the subsea facility. Subsequently, the distal end is lowered into engagement with the subsea facility without being detrimentally affected by motion of an upper end of the compliant tubular member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2010
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventor: Colin Headworth
  • Publication number: 20090191001
    Abstract: A technique facilitates formation of connections between compliant tubular members and subsea facilities. A compliant tubular member is deployed to a subsea location in a manner that arranges the compliant tubular member in a curvilinear shape. The distal end of the compliant tubular member is drawn down into proximity with the subsea facility and then moved horizontally into alignment with the subsea facility. Subsequently, the distal end is lowered into engagement with the subsea facility without being detrimentally affected by motion of an upper end of the compliant tubular member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2008
    Publication date: July 30, 2009
    Inventor: Colin Headworth
  • Publication number: 20050205261
    Abstract: A system and method for reducing fluid pressure in a pipe connecting a well to a remote location, according to which a section of tubing is inserted into the pipe to define a space between the tubing and the pipe. Pressurized fluid is introduced into the pipe in a manner to displace the fluid in the pipe and reduce the fluid pressure in the pipe to prevent the formation of hydrates in the pipe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2004
    Publication date: September 22, 2005
    Inventors: David Andersen, Michael Mattern, Colin Headworth