Abstract: A riser assembly includes a riser with a first and second riser joint, an auxiliary line, and a first and second flange. The auxiliary line has an auxiliary line joint which connects a first and second auxiliary line section. The auxiliary line joint has a first joint assembly connected to the first auxiliary line section, and a second joint assembly connected to the second auxiliary line section. The first and second joint assembly each have a bearing surface. A bearing surface of the first flange engages the bearing surface of the first joint assembly. A bearing surface of the second flange engages the bearing surface of the second joint assembly. The bearing surface of the first flange or of the first joint assembly also has a rocker formation which contacts the bearing surfaces of the first flange and of the first joint assembly while permitting a relative angular movement therebetween.

Abstract: A riser assembly includes a riser with a first and second riser joint, an auxiliary line, and a first and second flange. The auxiliary line has an auxiliary line joint which connects a first and second auxiliary line section. The auxiliary line joint has a first joint assembly connected to the first auxiliary line section, and a second joint assembly connected to the second auxiliary line section. The first and second joint assembly each have a bearing surface. A bearing surface of the first flange engages the bearing surface of the first joint assembly. A bearing surface of the second flange engages the bearing surface of the second joint assembly. The bearing surface of the first flange or of the first joint assembly also has a rocker formation which contacts the bearing surfaces of the first flange and of the first joint assembly while permitting a relative angular movement therebetween.

Abstract: The present teachings relate to an electronic device comprising: a first module for generating an audio signal; a second module for generating an ultrasonic signal; a mixer for generating a combined signal; a transmitter for outputting an acoustic signal dependent upon the combined signal; and, a processing means for controlling the ultrasonic signal; wherein, in response to receiving a first instruction signal for initiating the ultrasonic signal, the processing means is configured to increase the amount of the ultrasonic signal in the combined signal from an essentially zero value to a predetermined value over a predetermined enable time-period.

Abstract: The present teachings relate to an electronic device comprising: a first module for generating an audio signal; a second module for generating an ultrasonic signal; a mixer for generating a combined signal; a transmitter for outputting an acoustic signal dependent upon the combined signal; and, a processing means for controlling the ultrasonic signal; wherein, in response to receiving a first instruction signal for initiating the ultrasonic signal, the processing means is configured to increase the amount of the ultrasonic signal in the combined signal from an essentially zero value to a predetermined value over a predetermined enable time-period.

Abstract: Torque tool (200) configured for making up and breaking out joints (1a, 1b) in a riser (100), the tool (200) comprising: a tool body (3) and a tool head (4), the tool head (4) having a socket (4?) configured to receive a head (14) of a bolt (2) and apply a torque on the bolt (2), a torque sensor (20) operable to measure the torque applied on the bolt (2), and a pre-tension sensor (21) operable to measure a pre-tension in the longitudinal extension of the bolt (2) when the bolt (2) is received in the tool head (4). There is also provided a method for pre-tensioning bolted riser joints (1a, 1b) comprising a plurality of bolts (2), a method of managing a plurality of bolts (2) for riser joints (1a, 1b), a method of managing a plurality of bolts (2) for riser joints (1a, 1b), and a riser connector (101).

Abstract: The present teachings relate to an electronic device comprising: a first module for generating an audio signal; a second module for generating an ultrasonic signal; a mixer for generating a combined signal; a transmitter for outputting an acoustic signal dependent upon the combined signal; and, a processing means for controlling the ultrasonic signal; wherein, in response to receiving a first instruction signal for initiating the ultrasonic signal, the processing means is configured to increase the amount of the ultrasonic signal in the combined signal from an essentially zero value to a predetermined value over a predetermined enable time-period.

Abstract: The present teachings relate to an electronic device comprising: a first module for generating an audio signal; a second module for generating an ultrasonic signal; a mixer for generating a combined signal; a transmitter for outputting an acoustic signal dependent upon the combined signal; and, a processing means for controlling the ultrasonic signal; wherein, in response to receiving a first instruction signal for initiating the ultrasonic signal, the processing means is configured to increase the amount of the ultrasonic signal in the combined signal from an essentially zero value to a predetermined value over a predetermined enable time-period.

Abstract: Torque tool (200) configured for making up and breaking out joints (1a, 1b) in a riser (100), the tool (200) comprising: a tool body (3) and a tool head (4), the tool head (4) having a socket (4?) configured to receive a head (14) of a bolt (2) and apply a torque on the bolt (2), a torque sensor (20) operable to measure the torque applied on the bolt (2), and a pre-tension sensor (21) operable to measure a pre-tension in the longitudinal extension of the bolt (2) when the bolt (2) is received in the tool head (4). There is also provided a method for pre-tensioning bolted riser joints (1a, 1b) comprising a plurality of bolts (2), a method of managing a plurality of bolts (2) for riser joints (1a, 1b), a method of managing a plurality of bolts (2) for riser joints (1a, 1b), and a riser connector (101).

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide an automated process for enrolling and logging in with a token. In particular, a security client detects when the user has inserted their token. In response, the security client then notifies the enterprise security system and provides information about the token. The enterprise security system performs a profile lookup and authorizes use of the token.

Abstract: An embodiment relates generally to a method of using a token. The method includes embedding the token with at least one action and detecting a presence of the token. The method also includes authenticating the token; and executing an applet in response to a valid authentication of the token.

Abstract: A composite pipe having at least one metal end piece (2, 3) with a free end and a non-metal tubular component (10). The tubular component (10) is coupled to the at least one end piece (2, 3) opposite of the free end of the end piece (2, 3), by means of at least one peripherally extending, axially acting groove (6, 7) that the non-metallic tubular component (10) engages. The non-metallic tubular component (10) generally comprises axial fibers (11) extending down into the at least one groove (6, 7). The groove (6, 7) has a bottom (13) and a flank (14), which flank is located furthest away from the free end of the end piece (2, 3). Between the flank (14) and the axial fibers (11) there is provided an intermediate layer (15). Also described is a method of manufacturing such a composite pipe.

Abstract: An embodiment relates generally to a method of using a token. The method includes embedding the token with at least one action and detecting a presence of the token. The method also includes authenticating the token; and executing an applet in response to a valid authentication of the token.

Abstract: A composite pipe having at least one metal end piece (2, 3) with a free end and a non-metal tubular component (10). The tubular component (10) is coupled to the at least one end piece (2, 3) opposite of the free end of the end piece (2, 3), by means of at least one peripherally extending, axially acting groove (6, 7) that the non-metallic tubular component (10) engages. The non-metallic tubular component (10) generally comprises axial fibres (11) extending down into the at least one groove (6, 7). The groove (6, 7) has a bottom (13) and a flank (14), which flank is located furthest away from the free end of the end piece (2, 3). Between the flank (14) and the axial fibres (11) there is provided an intermediate layer (15). Also described is a method of manufacturing such a composite pipe.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide an automated process for enrolling and logging in with a token. In particular, a security client detects when the user has inserted their token. In response, the security client then notifies the enterprise security system and provides information about the token. The enterprise security system performs a profile lookup and authorizes use of the token.