Patents Assigned to Kerr-McGee Corp.
  • Patent number: 5380130
    Abstract: A preinstalled, adjustable conductor guide for offshore platforms. A conductor guide is provided with apertures spaced around its circumference. A rectangular tube is rigidly attached to the conductor guide at each aperture such that the tube extends upwardly from the conductor guide at an angle. The tube is provided with a plurality of offset slotted holes along its length on opposing sides. A slide having a plurality of offset holes along its length is received in the tube and movable between a first retracted position and a second inserted position. A bolt, received through the holes in the tube and slide, and nut are used to retain the slide in either the first or second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 1993
    Date of Patent: January 10, 1995
    Assignees: Kerr-McGee Corp., McDermott International, Inc.
    Inventors: Kerry J. Kessler, Roger G. Smith