Patents by Inventor Lars Seim
Lars Seim 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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Patent number: 10421525Abstract: A bearing system for a rotating turret mounted on a vessel includes upper radial and axial bearings placed on a stiff bearing support ring. The bearing support ring is isolated from deflections in the vessel's caisson. Through the isolation, the radial and axial bearings are less affected by deflection of the vessel for example due to waves. The bearing support ring is supported vertically by a system of hydraulic cylinders serviced by multiple hydraulic systems for redundancy. The bearing support ring alternatively can be supported by an articulated steel structure.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2015Date of Patent: September 24, 2019Assignee: OneSubsea IP UK LimitedInventors: Atle K. Berle, Lars Seim
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Patent number: 10363995Abstract: A bearing system including a wheel assembly transmitting load to a damping assembly, wherein the wheel assembly is configured to rotate angularly relative to the damping assembly.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2017Date of Patent: July 30, 2019Assignee: Framo Engineering ASInventors: Ketil Boe, Stig Skauge, Lars Seim
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Publication number: 20180086422Abstract: A bearing system including a wheel assembly transmitting load to a damping assembly, wherein the wheel assembly is configured to rotate angularly relative to the damping assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2017Publication date: March 29, 2018Applicant: Framo Engineering ASInventors: Ketil Boe, Stig Skauge, Lars Seim
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Patent number: 9834282Abstract: A bearing system including a wheel assembly transmitting load to a damping assembly, wherein the wheel assembly is configured to rotate angularly relative to the damping assembly.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2014Date of Patent: December 5, 2017Assignee: Framo Engineering ASInventors: Ketil Boe, Stig Skauge, Lars Seim
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Publication number: 20170120994Abstract: A bearing system for a rotating turret mounted on a vessel includes upper radial and axial bearings placed on a stiff bearing support ring. The bearing support ring is isolated from deflections in the vessel's caisson. Through the isolation, the radial and axial bearings are less affected by deflection of the vessel for example due to waves. The bearing support ring is supported vertically by a system of hydraulic cylinders serviced by multiple hydraulic systems for redundancy. The bearing support ring alternatively can be supported by an articulated steel structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2015Publication date: May 4, 2017Applicant: ONESUBSEA IP UK LIMITEDInventors: ATLE K. BERLE, LARS SEIM
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Publication number: 20160083049Abstract: A bearing system including a wheel assembly transmitting load to a damping assembly, wherein the wheel assembly is configured to rotate angularly relative to the damping assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2014Publication date: March 24, 2016Applicant: Framo Engineering ASInventors: Ketil Boe, Stig Skauge, Lars Seim
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Patent number: 8899269Abstract: The invention regards a manifold for fluids, comprising a housing (10) with a center axis (11) and a number of fluid apertures (12,13) through the walls forming the housing (10) and a fluid diverter system (20), comprising a fluid diverter element (25) mounted in the system (20) selectively rotating around an axis, comprising an axial outlet (27) and an inlet (26) which may be positioned in connection with one fluid aperture (12,13) in the housing. The fluid diverter system (20) is axially insert able into the housing (10) and further comprises a ring element (21), with an outer configuration complementary to an inner configuration of the housing (10), which ring element (21) is positioned around the fluid diverter element (25) and connected to the fluid diverter element (25), and which ring element (21) comprises fluid apertures (22A,B) corresponding to the fluid apertures (12,13) in the housing.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2006Date of Patent: December 2, 2014Assignee: Framo Engineering ASInventor: Lars Seim
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Patent number: 8800667Abstract: An arrangement for directing a fluid flow or a tool transported in a fluid flow in an under water structure includes plural flow line arrangements each including at least one flow line, and at least two distribution devices to be varied between at least two positions. One distribution device connects at least two flow arrangements providing for the selection of the fluid flow pattern directing the fluid through the distribution devices and the flow arrangements depending on the position of each of the distribution devices. A method directs a fluid flow or a tool transported in a fluid flow.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2009Date of Patent: August 12, 2014Assignee: Framo Engineering ASInventor: Lars Seim
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Patent number: 8328424Abstract: A resilient (slide) bearing device, for example for use in connection with support of a rotating element in a vessel, where the bearing insert comprises devices for gradual absorption of loads to which the bearing is exposed. This is achieved by the devices for gradual absorption of loads comprising two or more elastic elements with different modulus of elasticity, where the elements are furthermore placed in layers. A method for maintenance and service of the device is also presented.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2008Date of Patent: December 11, 2012Assignee: FRAMO Engineering ASInventors: Lars Seim, Ketil Bøe, Vidar Åsmul
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Patent number: 8225732Abstract: A tanker (1) is converted to a floating production ship by a vertical opening (1) being cut out in the hull (1) and a cassette-like plate structure (7) inserted in the opening. The cassette (7) is composed of plate elements (12, 13) which are designed to fit and connect with the cut elements in the hull's opening. The cassette (7) will thereby form part of the ship's hull strength. The cassette has a vertical shaft (8) for mounting a turret (14) in/near the ship's bottom area. The turret (14) is wet-mounted in the shaft.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2007Date of Patent: July 24, 2012Assignee: Framo Engineering ASInventors: Jostein Erstad, Lars Seim, Atle Ingebrigsten
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Patent number: 8061291Abstract: A geostationary anchoring and riser arrangement in a vessel comprises a rotating body (11), which is mounted in a vertical shaft (6) in the vessel (1) by axial and radial annular bearings (31, 32). Above the upper axial and radial bearing (31, 32) is mounted a dynamic primary seal (35), thereby establishing a dry space above the bearings, in the shaft (6). Under the bearing is mounted a secondary seal (41). A fluid manifold (28) is placed in the dry shaft space.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2007Date of Patent: November 22, 2011Assignee: Framo Engineering ASInventors: Lars Seim, Jostein Erstad, Atle Ingebrigtsen
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Publication number: 20110203806Abstract: An arrangement for directing a fluid flow or a tool transported in a fluid flow in an under water structure includes plural flow line arrangements each including at least one flow line, and at least two distribution devices to be varied between at least two positions. One distribution device connects at least two flow arrangements providing for the selection of the fluid flow pattern directing the fluid through the distribution devices and the flow arrangements depending on the position of each of the distribution devices. A method directs a fluid flow or a tool transported in a fluid flow.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2009Publication date: August 25, 2011Inventor: Lars Seim
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Patent number: 7985110Abstract: The present invention relates to a connection system and a method for connecting and disconnecting a floating unit to and from a buoy which is connected to a subsea installation, where the buoy comprises a first connection device for connecting pipes and/or lines for transfer of fluid, control signals and/or electric power between the buoy and the floating unit. The connection system further comprises a support structure which is laterally movable relative to the floating unit and a swivel stack arrangement movably mounted on the support structure. The swivel stack arrangement comprises a second connection device for connecting to the first connection device in the buoy; shut-off devices for opening and closing at least one of the pipes and/or lines in the first and second connection devices by connecting and disconnecting the buoy; and a turret bearing for rotating the buoy relative to the floating unit.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2007Date of Patent: July 26, 2011Assignee: Framo Engineering ASInventors: Atle Ingebrigtsen, Lars Seim, Jostein Erstad
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Publication number: 20100209030Abstract: A resilient (slide) bearing device, for example for use in connection with support of a rotating element in a vessel, where the bearing insert comprises devices for gradual absorption of loads to which the bearing is exposed. This is achieved by the devices for gradual absorption of loads comprising two or more elastic elements with different modulus of elasticity, where the elements are furthermore placed in layers. A method for maintenance and service of the device is also presented.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2008Publication date: August 19, 2010Applicant: FRAMO ENGINEERING ASInventors: Lars Seim, Ketil Bøe, Vidar Åsmul
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Publication number: 20090301379Abstract: A tanker (1) is converted to a floating production ship by a vertical opening (1) being cut out in the hull (1) and a cassette-like plate structure (7) inserted in the opening. The cassette (7) is composed of plate elements (12, 13) which are designed to fit and connect with the cut elements in the hull's opening. The cassette (7) will thereby form part of the ship's hull strength. The cassette has a vertical shaft (8) for mounting a turret (14) in/near the ship's bottom area. The turret (14) is wet-mounted in the shaft.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2007Publication date: December 10, 2009Applicant: FRAMO ENGINEERING ASInventors: Jostein Erstad, Lars Seim, Atle Ingebrigsten
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Publication number: 20090266424Abstract: The invention regards a manifold for fluids, comprising a housing (10) with a centre axis (11) and a number of fluid apertures (12,13) through the walls forming the housing (10) and a fluid diverter system (20), comprising a fluid diverter element (25) mounted in the system (20) selectively rotating around an axis, comprising an axial outlet (27) and an inlet (26) which may be positioned in connection with one fluid aperture (12,13) in the housing. The fluid diverter system (20) is axially insert able into the housing (10) and further comprises a ring element (21), with an outer configuration complementary to an inner configuration of the housing (10), which ring element (21) is positioned around the fluid diverter element (25) and connected to the fluid diverter element (25), and which ring element (21) comprises fluid apertures (22A,B) corresponding to the fluid apertures (12,13) in the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2006Publication date: October 29, 2009Applicant: Framo Engineering ASInventor: Lars Seim
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Publication number: 20090233503Abstract: The present invention relates to a connection system and a method for connecting and disconnecting a floating unit to and from a buoy which is connected to a subsea installation, where the buoy comprises a first connection device for connecting pipes and/or lines for transfer of fluid, control signals and/or electric power between the buoy and the floating unit. The connection system further comprises a support structure which is laterally movable relative to the floating unit and a swivel stack arrangement movably mounted on the support structure. The swivel stack arrangement comprises a second connection device for connecting to the first connection device in the buoy; shut-off devices for opening and closing at least one of the pipes and/or lines in the first and second connection devices by connecting and disconnecting the buoy; and a turret bearing for rotating the buoy relative to the floating unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2007Publication date: September 17, 2009Applicant: FRAMO ENGINEERING ASInventors: Atle Ingebrigtsen, Lars Seim, Jostein Erstad
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Publication number: 20090217858Abstract: A geostationary anchoring and riser arrangement in a vessel comprises a rotating body (11), which is mounted in a vertical shaft (6) in the vessel (1) by axial and radial annular bearings (31, 32). Above the upper axial and radial bearing (31, 32) is mounted a dynamic primary seal (35), thereby establishing a dry space above the bearings, in the shaft (6). Under the bearing is mounted a secondary seal (41). A fluid manifold (28) is placed in the dry shaft space.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2007Publication date: September 3, 2009Applicant: FRAMO ENGINEERING ASInventors: Lars Seim, Jostein Erstad, Atle Ingebrigtsen