Patents by Inventor Jon Thoresen

Jon Thoresen 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: 11072993
    Abstract: —a subsea pump (30) arranged in fluid connection with the well interior (38, 39) providing a closed system suitable for pressure and flow regulation and establishing a temporary fluid flow between the subsea pump and the well interior, —a fluid source (31) supplying fluid to the subsea pump, wherein the subsea pump has a mode of operation for regulation of the flow and/or pressure between the pump and the well interior to operate equipment arranged in the well, —a safety control system for controlling shut down of a valve arrangement in a subsea position, which safety control system is also arranged in a subsea position and comprises a control unit (60) and an actuation unit (70) for local control and operation of the valve arrangement, —the valve arrangement is operated by the control unit into a valve configuration providing a barrier system between a reservoir in fluid communication with the well interior and the surroundings, —a plurality of sensors (100, 51, 52) arranged for measuring fluid parameters tr
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2021
    Assignee: FMC Kongsberg Subsea AS
    Inventors: Jon Thoresen, Harald Bjørn Hansen
  • Publication number: 20170321517
    Abstract: -a subsea pump (30) arranged in fluid connection with the well interior (38, 39) providing a closed system suitable for pressure and flow regulation and establishing a temporary fluid flow between the subsea pump and the well interior, -a fluid source (31) supplying fluid to the subsea pump, wherein the subsea pump has a mode of operation for regulation of the flow and/or pressure between the pump and the well interior to operate equipment arranged in the well, -a safety control system for controlling shut down of a valve arrangement in a subsea position, which safety control system is also arranged in a subsea position and comprises a control unit (60) and an actuation unit (70) for local control and operation of the valve arrangement, - the valve arrangement is operated by the control unit into a valve configuration providing a barrier system between a reservoir in fluid communication with the well interior and the surroundings, -a plurality of sensors (100, 51, 52) arranged for measuring fluid parameters t
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2015
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Applicant: FMC Kongsberg Subsea AS
    Inventors: Jon Thoresen, Harald Bjørn Hansen
  • Patent number: 6742963
    Abstract: A tool (1′) for pulling an end of a first pipe (102) towards a stationary, second pipe (101) includes gripping devices (47) for holding the first pipe (102), and winch devices (140) for pulling the tool with the pipe towards the stationary pipe (101). A collar (50) which is releasable attached to the stationary pipe, has an anchoring point (60,61) for the pull-in line (141). When the tool with the end of the first pipe approaches the stationary pipe, a moment arm (149) on the tool interfaces with a stop (65,66) on the collar. At the same time, an alignment and stroking actuator (110) grips the collar above the axis of the stationary pipe. The moment arm and alignment actuator cooperate to raise the first pipe into a horizontal position so that it is aligned with the stationary pipe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2004
    Assignee: FMC Kongsberg Subsea AS
    Inventors: Knut Håvard Bekkevold, Finn G. Haugen, Per Stordalen, Jon Thoresen
  • Publication number: 20030049076
    Abstract: A tool (1) for pulling an end (102) of a first pipe towards a stationary second pipe (100). The tool comprises gripping devices (46, 47) for securing the second pipe and winch devices (40) for pulling the tool with the pipe end towards the fixed point. A collar (50) which is attached to the stationary pipe (100) provides an anchoring point for the pull-in line. When locating the first pipe (102) directly on the stationary pipe (100), the collar (50) is advantageously equipped with an adaptor (70; 170), which comprises means for releasable attachment to the first pipe (102).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2002
    Publication date: March 13, 2003
    Inventors: Knut Havard Bekkevold, Finn G. Haugen, Per Stordalen, Jon Thoresen
  • Patent number: 6470973
    Abstract: An improvement in a side element of a drilling template for wells at sea for extracting hydrocarbons, wherein the side element is connected to a central section of the drilling template and projects horizontally out therefrom. The side element is arranged to carry equipment of various types. According to the invention the side element comprises a coupling section for releasable connection with a coupling section of the equipment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2002
    Assignee: Kongsberg Offshore A/S
    Inventors: Atle Rangnes, Jon Thoresen, Morten Backe, Tore Knoph