Patents by Inventor Michael Ernest Utt

Michael Ernest Utt 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).

  • Adjustable rigid riser connector
    Patent number: 6688814
    Abstract: A substantially rigid riser to offshore platform connector and a process of using the connector allows a riser to be preloaded and adjustably positioned relative to the offshore platform. The connector allows the riser tensile load to be limited by preloading and adjustably positioning the connector. In the preferred embodiment, hydraulic cylinders are used to preload the connector as well as to partially or fully support the riser during maintenance or repair procedures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2004
    Assignee: Union Oil Company of California
    Inventors: Stephen B. Wetch, Michael Ernest Utt
  • Adjustable rigid riser connector
    Publication number: 20030053868
    Abstract: A substantially rigid riser to offshore platform connector and a process of using the connector allows a riser to be preloaded and adjustably positioned relative to the offshore platform. The connector allows the riser tensile load to be limited by preloading and adjustably positioning the connector. In the preferred embodiment, hydraulic cylinders are used to preload the connector as well as to partially or fully support the riser during maintenance or repair procedures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2001
    Publication date: March 20, 2003
    Applicant: Union Oil Company of California
    Inventors: Stephen B. Wetch, Michael Ernest Utt