Patents by Inventor Kim Michael Carruthers

Kim Michael Carruthers 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).

  • Tensioning a riser
    Patent number: 8657536
    Abstract: A riser tensioner system for tensioning a riser at an offshore vessel includes a frame adapted to affix to the vessel. An elongate riser joint is provided for coupling into the riser. The riser joint has an axial flange portion projecting laterally outward therefrom from and extending axially along a length of the riser joint. Ram pistons are arranged about the frame to couple to the riser and to support the riser in tension. Centralizer arms are arranged on the frame to extend into proximity to the flange portion of the riser joint when the riser joint is received through the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2014
    Assignee: MHD Offshore Group LP
    Inventors: John Dale Koos, Kim Michael Carruthers
  • Tensioning a Riser
    Publication number: 20110170955
    Abstract: A riser tensioner system for tensioning a riser at an offshore vessel includes a frame adapted to affix to the vessel. An elongate riser joint is provided for coupling into the riser. The riser joint has an axial flange portion projecting laterally outward therefrom from and extending axially along a length of the riser joint. Ram pistons are arranged about the frame to couple to the riser and to support the riser in tension. Centralizer arms are arranged on the frame to extend into proximity to the flange portion of the riser joint when the riser joint is received through the frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2011
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Inventors: John Dale Koos, Kim Michael Carruthers