Patents by Inventor Jens HAUGEN

Jens HAUGEN 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).

  • Direct tie-in of pipelines by added curvature
    Patent number: 10571048
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for direct tie-in of pipelines are disclosed. An apparatus is attached to a portion of a pipeline, the apparatus including a tensioning member and a buoyancy element attached to the tensioning member such that, when submerged, the pipeline is deflected as a result of a buoyancy force tensioning the tensioning member, and on releasing the buoyancy element, direct tie-in of the pipeline is performed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2020
    Assignee: STATOIL PETROLEUM AS
    Inventors: Geir Endal, Jens Haugen
  • Pipeline method and apparatus
    Patent number: 10520112
    Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for laying pipelines. The apparatus is attached to a portion of a pipeline and includes a tensioning member and a buoyancy element attached to a mid-portion of the tensioning member. When the buoyancy element is submerged, the buoyancy force tensions the tensioning member, and the pipeline will take the intended deflected shape to follow seabed depressions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2019
    Assignee: STATOIL PETROLEUM AS
    Inventors: Geir Endal, Jens Haugen
  • Direct tie-in of pipelines by added curvature
    Patent number: 10422443
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for direct tie-in of pipelines are disclosed. An apparatus is attached to a portion of a pipeline, the apparatus including a tensioning member and a buoyancy element attached to the tensioning member such that, when submerged, the pipeline is deflected as a result of a buoyancy force tensioning the tensioning member, and on releasing the buoyancy element, direct tie-in of the pipeline is performed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2019
    Assignee: STATOIL PETROLEUM AS
    Inventors: Geir Endal, Jens Haugen
  • DIRECT TIE-IN OF PIPELINES BY ADDED CURVATURE
    Publication number: 20180017186
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for direct tie-in of pipelines are disclosed. An apparatus is attached to a portion of a pipeline, the apparatus including a tensioning member and a buoyancy element attached to the tensioning member such that, when submerged, the pipeline is deflected as a result of a buoyancy force tensioning the tensioning member, and on releasing the buoyancy element, direct tie-in of the pipeline is performed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2016
    Publication date: January 18, 2018
    Applicant: Statoil Petroleum AS
    Inventors: Geir ENDAL, Jens HAUGEN
  • PIPELINE METHOD AND APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20180010713
    Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for laying pipelines. The apparatus is attached to a portion of a pipeline and includes a tensioning member and a buoyancy element attached to a mid-portion of the tensioning member. When the buoyancy element is submerged, the buoyancy force tensions the tensioning member, and the pipeline will take the intended deflected shape to follow seabed depressions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2016
    Publication date: January 11, 2018
    Applicant: Statoil Petroleum AS
    Inventors: Geir ENDAL, Jens HAUGEN