Patents by Inventor Jan Henry Hansen

Jan Henry Hansen 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).

  • Subsea position control system for elongate articles
    Patent number: 9863554
    Abstract: A method of controlling subsea laying of an elongate article includes guiding the article using a submersible vehicle such as an ROV that carries a guide tool. The guide tool has a sleeve through which the article moves axially during laying, while the vehicle applies cross-axial guide forces to the article via the sleeve. Also disclosed is a guide tool including a sleeve through which the article can move axially during laying, and a grab handle whereby a submersible vehicle may hold the tool using a grabber. Alternatively, the guide tool can be attached to or integrated with the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2018
    Assignee: Subsea 7 Norway AS
    Inventors: Jan Henry Hansen, Eskil Hoyvik
  • Subsea Position Control System for Elongate Articles
    Publication number: 20160153585
    Abstract: A method of controlling subsea laying of an elongate article includes guiding the article using a submersible vehicle such as an ROV that carries a guide tool. The guide tool has a sleeve through which the article moves axially during laying, while the vehicle applies cross-axial guide forces to the article via the sleeve. Also disclosed is a guide tool including a sleeve through which the article can move axially during laying, and a grab handle whereby a submersible vehicle may hold the tool using a grabber. Alternatively, the guide tool can be attached to or integrated with the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2016
    Publication date: June 2, 2016
    Inventors: Jan Henry Hansen, Eskil Hoyvik
  • SUBSEA POSITION CONTROL SYSTEM FOR ELONGATE ARTICLES
    Publication number: 20130259577
    Abstract: A method of controlling subsea laying of an elongate article is disclosed and includes guiding the article using a submersible vehicle such as an ROV that carries a guide tool. The guide tool has a sleeve through which the article moves axially during laying, while the vehicle applies cross-axial guide forces to the article via the sleeve. Also disclosed is a guide tool including a sleeve through which the article can move axially during laying, and a grab handle whereby a submersible vehicle may hold the tool using a grabber. Alternatively, the guide tool can be attached to or integrated with the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2011
    Publication date: October 3, 2013
    Inventors: Jan Henry Hansen, Eskil Hoyvik