Patents Assigned to Viper Subsea Limited
  • Patent number: 8575945
    Abstract: A subsea line monitoring device includes a diagnostic unit adapted to be deployed, in use, in a subsea location and having a first connector, the diagnostic unit being operable, in use, to output a signal indicative of the integrity of a line or device connected to the first connector. The subsea line monitoring device may be deployed on a long term or permanent basis at the subsea location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2013
    Assignee: Viper Subsea Limited
    Inventor: Neil Douglas
  • Patent number: 8499839
    Abstract: A connection device comprises a lock component of non-circular cross-sectional shape, the lock component being both angularly and axially moveable relative to a housing, stop means operable to limit angular movement of the lock component relative to the housing, the lock component having a threaded drive region, and a drive nut in threaded engagement with the drive region, wherein angular movement of the drive nut relative to the housing when the stop means are not engaged is able to drive the lock component for angular movement, rotation of the drive nut when the stop means are engaged causing axial displacement of the lock component relative to the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2013
    Assignee: Viper Subsea Limited
    Inventors: Iain Reid, Paul Charles Roberts, Alistair Ross Donald
  • Publication number: 20110298467
    Abstract: A subsea line monitoring device comprising a diagnostic unit adapted to be deployed, in use, in a subsea location and having a first connector, the diagnostic unit being operable, in use, to output a signal indicative of the integrity of a line or device connected to the first connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2010
    Publication date: December 8, 2011
    Applicant: VIPER SUBSEA LIMITED
    Inventor: Neil Douglas
  • Publication number: 20100220431
    Abstract: A subsea electrical protection device is described which comprises a re-settable circuit breaker 26 operable to open an electrical circuit in the event of the detection of a loss of insulation resistance and/or current leakage to earth. A subsea control system is also described which comprises an umbilical 12, a control device 14, and a subsea protection device 26 provided therebetween.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2009
    Publication date: September 2, 2010
    Applicant: Viper Subsea Limited
    Inventor: Neil Douglas