Patents by Inventor Andrew Robert EASTOE

Andrew Robert EASTOE 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).

  • Publication number: 20230170647
    Abstract: A dry mateable subsea electrical connector coupling, having a removable connector body adapted to couple a first connector part, terminated to a subsea cable or jumper, to a subsea sensor device, or to a subsea wet mateable connector part. The removable connector body is adapted to seal a chamber of the first connector part terminated to the subsea hose or jumper and to receive electrical conductors of the subsea sensor device or subsea wet mateable connector part. The removable connector body includes electrical conductors and fittings adapted to receive corresponding electrical conductors and fittings from the hose or jumper.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2021
    Publication date: June 1, 2023
    Applicants: Siemens Energy AS, Siemens Energy Limited
    Inventors: Andrew Robert Eastoe, Jonathan Hardisty
  • Publication number: 20230022527
    Abstract: A subsea sensor module includes a sensor housing having a first section, a second section and a third section, each section having an outer profile and a module flange having an inner profile. An outer surface of the flange is substantially perpendicular to an outer surface of the housing in the first section. The housing outer profile and flange inner profile are substantially the same along the second section of the housing. A shoulder is formed in the housing outer profile in the third section by a transition of the diameter of the outer profile from a smaller to a larger diameter. The flange has a corresponding shoulder in the flange inner profile; wherein the flange is shrink fit mounted radially outwardly of the sensor housing second section such that the shoulders are in contact.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2021
    Publication date: January 26, 2023
    Applicant: Siemens Energy AS
    Inventors: Hans Knutsson, Andrew Robert Eastoe, Kjetil Haldorsen
  • Patent number: 11066889
    Abstract: A subsea assembly includes a housing having a flange interface for interfacing with a flange of a process fluid carrying component, wherein the housing is configured such that boltheads or nuts exerting a fastening force on the subsea assembly when mounted to the process fluid carrying component are spaced from the flange interface so that the dimensions of the housing of the subsea assembly at the flange interface are not affected by a space required for a bolthead or nut fastening tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2021
    Assignee: SIEMENS ENERGY AS
    Inventors: Andrew Robert Eastoe, Kjetil Haldorsen, Hans Knutsson
  • Publication number: 20210002971
    Abstract: A subsea assembly includes a housing having a flange interface for interfacing with a flange of a process fluid carrying component, wherein the housing is configured such that boltheads or nuts exerting a fastening force on the subsea assembly when mounted to the process fluid carrying component are spaced from the flange interface so that the dimensions of the housing of the subsea assembly at the flange interface are not affected by a space required for a bolthead or nut fastening tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2019
    Publication date: January 7, 2021
    Applicant: Siemens Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Andrew Robert Eastoe, Kjetil Haldorsen, Hans Knutsson
  • Patent number: 10749329
    Abstract: A connection assembly includes an adapter to be mounted to a rear part of a subsea sensor, a sensor port being located in the adapter, through which at least a first and a second sensor connection are led to the subsea sensor; a first port for providing a connection to a first of the subsea cables; and a second port for providing a connection to a second of the subsea cables. A first penetrator is arranged in the first port to provide a liquid tight seal between an interior space of the adapter and a duct connected to the first port leading the first sensor connection through the first port, and a second penetrator is arranged in the second port providing a liquid tight seal between the interior space of the adapter and a duct connected to the second port and leading the second sensor connection through the second port.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2020
    Assignee: SIEMENS AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT
    Inventors: Andrew Robert Eastoe, Bjoern-Aksel Haugland, Hans Knutsson
  • Patent number: 10578467
    Abstract: A subsea flow meter assembly includes a pipe section extending in an axial direction and providing a flow path for a medium. At least four measuring ports are provided at different locations in the pipe section. A first assembly measures at least a differential pressure between a first and second ports and an absolute pressure at one of the ports. A second assembly measures a differential pressure between a third and a fourth ports, and an absolute pressure at one of the ports. A first measuring unit is used to take measurements of the differential pressure and the absolute pressure via the first sensor assembly. A second measuring unit is used to take measurements of the differential pressure and the absolute pressure via the second sensor assembly. An evaluation unit of each determines a flow rate of a flow of medium through the pipe section based on the measurements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2020
    Assignee: SIEMENS AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT
    Inventors: Andrew Robert Eastoe, Kjetil Haldorsen
  • Patent number: 10240425
    Abstract: A connection assembly connects at least two subsea cables to a dual output subsea sensor An embodiment includes an adapter piece mounted to a rear part of the subsea sensor; a sensor port in the adapter piece, through which at least a first sensor connection and a second sensor connection are led to the subsea sensor; a first and second port for respectively providing a connection to a first and second subsea cable; a first penetrator providing a liquid tight seal between an interior space of the adapter piece and a duct connected to the first port; and a second penetrator providing a liquid tight seal between the interior space of the adapter piece and a duct connected to the second port. The sealing provided by the first and second penetrator preventing fluid communication between the respective duct connected to the first and second port, through the adapter piece.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2019
    Assignee: SIEMENS AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT
    Inventors: Andrew Robert Eastoe, Kjetil Haldorsen
  • Publication number: 20180340392
    Abstract: A connection assembly connects at least two subsea cables to a dual output subsea sensor. An embodiment includes an adapter piece mounted to a rear part of the subsea sensor; a sensor port in the adapter piece, through which at least a first sensor connection and a second sensor connection are led to the subsea sensor; a first and second port for respectively providing a connection to a first and second subsea cable; a first penetrator providing a liquid tight seal between an interior space of the adapter piece and a duct connected to the first port; and a second penetrator providing a liquid tight seal between the interior space of the adapter piece and a duct connected to the second port. The sealing provided by the first and second penetrator preventing fluid communication between the respective duct connected to the first and second port, through the adapter piece.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2016
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Applicant: Siemens Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Andrew Robert EASTOE, Kjetil HALDORSEN
  • Publication number: 20180331527
    Abstract: A connection assembly includes an adapter to be mounted to a rear part of a subsea sensor, a sensor port being located in the adapter, through which at least a first and a second sensor connection are led to the subsea sensor; a first port for providing a connection to a first of the subsea cables; and a second port for providing a connection to a second of the subsea cables. A first penetrator is arranged in the first port to provide a liquid tight seal between an interior space of the adapter and a duct connected to the first port leading the first sensor connection through the first port, and a second penetrator is arranged in the second port providing a liquid tight seal between the interior space of the adapter and a duct connected to the second port and leading the second sensor connection through the second port.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2016
    Publication date: November 15, 2018
    Applicant: Siemens Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Andrew Robert EASTOE, Bjoern-Aksel HAUGLAND, Hans KNUTSSON
  • Patent number: 10096406
    Abstract: A penetrator assembly, for high pressure and/or subsea applications, includes a body. The body includes a first end surface, in operation subject to a pressure of a high pressure environment; a second end surface distanced from the first end surface, which in operation is subject to a pressure of a low pressure environment; at least one connecting passage connecting the first end surface to the second end surface; at least one groove extending from the first end surface towards the second end surface, being distanced from second end surface and surrounding the connecting passage and including an annular opening on the first end surface; and annular lips between a first portion of connecting passage adjacent to the first end surface and the groove, the annular lips in operation being subject to the pressure of the high pressure environment and providing a pressure balance around the first portion of connecting passage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2018
    Assignee: SIEMENS AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT
    Inventors: Andrew Robert Eastoe, Hans Knutsson, Johannes Vikane
  • Publication number: 20180156351
    Abstract: A valve position indicator is for reading the position of a valve shutter of a valve associated to the valve position indicator. In an embodiment, the valve position indicator includes a body; at least two linear sensors; and a coupling device for coupling the valve position indicator to the valve in such a way that the at least two linear sensors are adjacent to a travelling path of a magnet attached to the valve shutter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2017
    Publication date: June 7, 2018
    Applicant: Siemens Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Andrew Robert EASTOE, Bjoern-Aksel HAUGLAND, Jan Inge FOLGEROE-HOLM
  • Publication number: 20180106648
    Abstract: A subsea flow meter assembly includes a pipe section extending in an axial direction and providing a flow path for a medium. At least four measuring ports are provided at different locations in the pipe section. A first assembly measures at least a differential pressure between a first and second ports and an absolute pressure at one of the ports. A second assembly measures a differential pressure between a third and a fourth ports, and an absolute pressure at one of the ports. A first measuring unit is used to take measurements of the differential pressure and the absolute pressure via the first sensor assembly. A second measuring unit is used to take measurements of the differential pressure and the absolute pressure via the second sensor assembly. An evaluation unit of each determines a flow rate of a flow of medium through the pipe section based on the measurements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2016
    Publication date: April 19, 2018
    Applicant: Siemens Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Andrew Robert EASTOE, Kjetil HALDORSEN
  • Publication number: 20170345532
    Abstract: A penetrator assembly, for high pressure and/or subsea applications, includes a body. The body includes a first end surface, in operation subject to a pressure of a high pressure environment; a second end surface distanced from the first end surface, which in operation is subject to a pressure of a low pressure environment; at least one connecting passage connecting the first end surface to the second end surface; at least one groove extending from the first end surface towards the second end surface, being distanced from second end surface and surrounding the connecting passage and including an annular opening on the first end surface; and annular lips between a first portion of connecting passage adjacent to the first end surface and the groove, the annular lips in operation being subject to the pressure of the high pressure environment and providing a pressure balance around the first portion of connecting passage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2017
    Publication date: November 30, 2017
    Applicant: Siemens Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Andrew Robert EASTOE, Hans KNUTSSON, Johannes VIKANE
  • Publication number: 20170010177
    Abstract: A test device for hyperbaric testing of a part of a subsea device is provided. The test device includes a test pot configured to provide a test chamber around of a part of the subsea device that is to be tested. A mount of the test device is configured to attach the test pot to the subsea device such that the test pot is affixed to the subsea device and can be pressurized without becoming detached from the subsea device during testing. The test device further includes at least one seal for sealing the test device to the subsea device such that the test chamber is sealed from the surrounding environment. A pressure port is further provided for pressurizing a medium in the test chamber to a test pressure that is relatively higher than an ambient pressure in the surrounding environment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2016
    Publication date: January 12, 2017
    Applicant: Siemens Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventor: Andrew Robert EASTOE