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).
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Publication number: 20230170647Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 26, 2021Publication date: June 1, 2023Applicants: Siemens Energy AS, Siemens Energy LimitedInventors: Andrew Robert Eastoe, Jonathan Hardisty
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Publication number: 20230022527Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 5, 2021Publication date: January 26, 2023Applicant: Siemens Energy ASInventors: Hans Knutsson, Andrew Robert Eastoe, Kjetil Haldorsen
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Patent number: 11066889Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 31, 2019Date of Patent: July 20, 2021Assignee: SIEMENS ENERGY ASInventors: Andrew Robert Eastoe, Kjetil Haldorsen, Hans Knutsson
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Publication number: 20210002971Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2019Publication date: January 7, 2021Applicant: Siemens AktiengesellschaftInventors: Andrew Robert Eastoe, Kjetil Haldorsen, Hans Knutsson
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Patent number: 10749329Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 23, 2016Date of Patent: August 18, 2020Assignee: SIEMENS AKTIENGESELLSCHAFTInventors: Andrew Robert Eastoe, Bjoern-Aksel Haugland, Hans Knutsson
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Patent number: 10578467Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 15, 2016Date of Patent: March 3, 2020Assignee: SIEMENS AKTIENGESELLSCHAFTInventors: Andrew Robert Eastoe, Kjetil Haldorsen
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Patent number: 10240425Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 23, 2016Date of Patent: March 26, 2019Assignee: SIEMENS AKTIENGESELLSCHAFTInventors: Andrew Robert Eastoe, Kjetil Haldorsen
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Publication number: 20180340392Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2016Publication date: November 29, 2018Applicant: Siemens AktiengesellschaftInventors: Andrew Robert EASTOE, Kjetil HALDORSEN
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Publication number: 20180331527Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2016Publication date: November 15, 2018Applicant: Siemens AktiengesellschaftInventors: Andrew Robert EASTOE, Bjoern-Aksel HAUGLAND, Hans KNUTSSON
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Patent number: 10096406Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 23, 2017Date of Patent: October 9, 2018Assignee: SIEMENS AKTIENGESELLSCHAFTInventors: Andrew Robert Eastoe, Hans Knutsson, Johannes Vikane
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Publication number: 20180156351Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2017Publication date: June 7, 2018Applicant: Siemens AktiengesellschaftInventors: Andrew Robert EASTOE, Bjoern-Aksel HAUGLAND, Jan Inge FOLGEROE-HOLM
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Publication number: 20180106648Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2016Publication date: April 19, 2018Applicant: Siemens AktiengesellschaftInventors: Andrew Robert EASTOE, Kjetil HALDORSEN
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Publication number: 20170345532Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2017Publication date: November 30, 2017Applicant: Siemens AktiengesellschaftInventors: Andrew Robert EASTOE, Hans KNUTSSON, Johannes VIKANE
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Publication number: 20170010177Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2016Publication date: January 12, 2017Applicant: Siemens AktiengesellschaftInventor: Andrew Robert EASTOE