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20090307421 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DISTRIBUTED RAID IMPLEMENTATION - Embodiments of the systems and methods disclosed provide a distributed RAID system comprising a set of data banks. More particularly, in certain embodiments of a distributed RAID system each data bank has a set of associated storage media and executes a similar distributed RAID application. The distributed RAID applications on each of the data banks coordinate among themselves to distribute and control data flow associated with implementing a level of RAID in conjunction with data stored on the associated storage media of the data banks. | 12-10-2009 |
20090307422 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DATA MIGRATION IN A DISTRIBUTED RAID IMPLEMENTATION - Embodiments of the systems and methods disclosed provide a distributed RAID system comprising a set of data banks. More particularly, in certain embodiments of a distributed RAID system each data bank has a set of associated storage media and executes a similar distributed RAID application. The distributed RAID applications on each of the data banks coordinate among themselves to distribute and control data flow associated with implementing a level of RAID in conjunction with a volume stored on the associated storage media of the data banks. Migration of this volume, or a portion thereof, from one configuration to another configuration may be accomplished such that the volume, or the portion thereof, and corresponding redundancy data may be stored according to this second configuration. | 12-10-2009 |
20090307423 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR INITIALIZING STORAGE IN A STORAGE SYSTEM - Embodiments of systems and methods for a high availability storage system are disclosed. More particularly, in certain embodiments desired locations of storage devices may be zeroed out during operation of the storage system and areas that have been zeroed out allocated to store data when commands pertaining to that data are received. Specifically, in one embodiment a distributed RAID system comprising a set of data banks may be provided where each data bank in the set of data banks may execute a background process which zeroes areas of the storage devices of the data bank. When a command pertaining to a logical location is received a zeroed area of the physical storage devices on the data bank may be allocated to store data associated with that logical location. | 12-10-2009 |
20100106906 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROTECTING AGAINST MULTIPLE FAILURES IN A RAID SYSTEM - Embodiments of methods of protecting RAID systems from multiple failures and such protected RAID systems are disclosed. More particularly, in certain embodiments of a distributed RAID system each data bank has a set of associated storage media and executes a similar distributed RAID application. The distributed RAID applications on each of the data banks coordinate among themselves to distribute and control data flow associated with implementing a level of RAID in conjunction with data stored on the associated storage media of the data banks. Furthermore, one or more levels of RAID may be implemented within one or more of the data banks comprising the distributed RAID system. | 04-29-2010 |
20120131383 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROTECTING AGAINST MULTIPLE FAILURES IN A RAID SYSTEM - Embodiments of methods of protecting RAID systems from multiple failures and such protected RAID systems are disclosed. More particularly, in certain embodiments of a distributed RAID system each data bank has a set of associated storage media and executes a similar distributed RAID application. The distributed RAID applications on each of the data banks coordinate among themselves to distribute and control data flow associated with implementing a level of RAID in conjunction with data stored on the associated storage media of the data banks. Furthermore, one or more levels of RAID may be implemented within one or more of the data banks comprising the distributed RAID system. | 05-24-2012 |
20120137069 | Method and System for Initializing Storage in a Storage System - Embodiments of systems and methods for a high availability storage system are disclosed. More particularly, in certain embodiments desired locations of storage devices may be zeroed out during operation of the storage system and areas that have been zeroed out allocated to store data when commands pertaining to that data are received. Specifically, in one embodiment a distributed RAID system comprising a set of data banks may be provided where each data bank in the set of data banks may execute a background process which zeroes areas of the storage devices of the data bank. When a command pertaining to a logical location is received a zeroed area of the physical storage devices on the data bank may be allocated to store data associated with that logical location. | 05-31-2012 |
20120271997 | Method and System for Distributed RAID Implementation - Embodiments of the systems and methods disclosed provide a distributed RAID system comprising a set of data banks. More particularly, in certain embodiments of a distributed RAID system each data bank has a set of associated storage media and executes a similar distributed RAID application. Each data bank may have a high speed memory where a write cache is stored. In certain embodiments, a virtualization layer may be executed on a data bank and the distributed RAID application may execute on the virtualization layer. The distributed RAID application may control access to the high speed memory on which the write cache is stored. | 10-25-2012 |
20120271998 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DISTRIBUTED RAID IMPLEMENTATION - Embodiments of the systems and methods disclosed provide a distributed RAID system comprising a set of data banks. More particularly, in certain embodiments of a distributed RAID system each data bank has a set of associated storage media and executes a similar distributed RAID application. Each data bank may have a high speed memory where a write cache is stored. In certain embodiments, a virtualization layer may be executed on a data bank and the distributed RAID application may execute on the virtualization layer. The distributed RAID application may control access to the high speed memory on which the write cache is stored. | 10-25-2012 |
20120297136 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DISTRIBUTED RAID IMPLEMENTATION - Embodiments of the systems and methods disclosed provide a distributed RAID system comprising a set of data banks. More particularly, in certain embodiments of a distributed RAID system each data bank has a set of associated storage media and executes a similar distributed RAID application. The distributed RAID applications on each of the data banks coordinate among themselves to distribute and control data flow associated with implementing a level of RAID in conjunction with data stored on the associated storage media of the data banks. | 11-22-2012 |
20120297137 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DATA MIGRATION IN A DISTRIBUTED RAID IMPLEMENTATION - Embodiments of the systems and methods disclosed provide a distributed RAID system comprising a set of data banks. More particularly, in certain embodiments of a distributed RAID system each data bank has a set of associated storage media and executes a similar distributed RAID application. The distributed RAID applications on each of the data banks coordinate among themselves to distribute and control data flow associated with implementing a level of RAID in conjunction with a volume stored on the associated storage media of the data banks. Migration of this volume, or a portion thereof, from one configuration to another configuration may be accomplished such that the volume, or the portion thereof, and corresponding redundancy data may be stored according to this second configuration. | 11-22-2012 |
20140143490 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DISTRIBUTED RAID IMPLEMENTATION - Embodiments of the systems and methods disclosed provide a distributed RAID system comprising a set of data banks. More particularly, in certain embodiments of a distributed RAID system each data bank has a set of associated storage media and executes a similar distributed RAID application. The distributed RAID applications on each of the data banks coordinate among themselves to distribute and control data flow associated with implementing a level of RAID in conjunction with data stored on the associated storage media of the data banks. | 05-22-2014 |
20160048356 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DISTRIBUTED RAID IMPLEMENTATION - Embodiments of the systems and methods disclosed provide a distributed RAID system comprising a set of data banks. More particularly, in certain embodiments of a distributed RAID system each data bank has a set of associated storage media and executes a similar distributed RAID application. The distributed RAID applications on each of the data banks coordinate among themselves to distribute and control data flow associated with implementing a level of RAID in conjunction with data stored on the associated storage media of the data banks. | 02-18-2016 |
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20090106682 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SELECTING HARDWARE COMPONENTS USING A POINTING DEVICE - The illustrative embodiments described herein provide an apparatus and method for selecting hardware components of a computing device. In response to detecting a position of a pointing device, the process identifies a hardware component in a plurality of hardware components associated with the position. The process outputs a signal identifying the hardware component in response to identifying the hardware component. The signal distinguishes the hardware component from other hardware components in the plurality of hardware components. The process executes a function associated with the hardware component in response to receiving a selection of the hardware component from the pointing device. | 04-23-2009 |
20110107259 | Enhanced Slider Bar System - A method, programmed medium and system are provided for enabling a slider bar to change “mode” or “purpose”, based on feedback from the graphical user interface (GUI). In one exemplary embodiment, a slider functions in usual manner but an audible or video signal is provided as each tab, window or object in a plurality of tabs, windows or objects is scrolled through. Within a specific time interval of feedback action, the user may stop and pause the movement of the cursor. This causes the tab, window or object to open and the slider bar mode to change from selecting to scrolling through the content of that specific tab, window or object. In another example, in addition to the “pause” action, the enhanced slider bar would accept movement perpendicular to the normal direction of slider bar movement, as indication that a new function is to be performed. | 05-05-2011 |
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20110071403 | FUNCTIONAL NEAR-INFRARED FLUORESCENCE LYMPHATIC MAPPING FOR DIAGNOSING, ACCESSING, MONITORING AND DIRECTING THERAPY OF LYMPHATIC DISORDERS - Methods and imaging agents are used to functionally image lymph structures and to identify, diagnose, assess, monitor and direct therapies for lymphatic disorders. Embodiments of the methods utilize highly sensitive optical imaging and fluorescent spectroscopy techniques capable of rapid temporal resolution to non-invasively track or monitor packets of imaging agents flowing in one or more lymphatic structures in human patients to provide quantitative information regarding lymph propulsion and functionality of the lymphatic structures. An imaging agent comprises a fluorophore labeled peptide capable of binding integrin α | 03-24-2011 |
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20160029948 | FUNCTIONAL NEAR-INFRARED FLUORESCENCE LYMPHATIC MAPPING FOR DIAGNOSING, ACCESSING, MONITORING AND DIRECTING THERAPY OF LYMPHATIC DISORDERS - Methods and imaging agents are used to functionally image lymph structures and to identify, diagnose, assess, monitor and direct therapies for lymphatic disorders. Embodiments of the methods utilize highly sensitive optical imaging and fluorescent spectroscopy techniques capable of rapid temporal resolution to non-invasively track or monitor packets of imaging agents flowing in one or more lymphatic structures in human patients to provide quantitative information regarding lymph propulsion and functionality of the lymphatic structures. An imaging agent comprises a fluorophore labeled peptide capable of binding integrin α | 02-04-2016 |
20160038029 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FLUORESCENCE TOMOGRAPHY - Systems and methods for near-infrared fluorescence (NIRF) imaging and frequency-domain photon migration (FDPM) measurements. An optical tomography system includes a bed, a wheel, a light source, an image detector, and radio frequency (RF) circuitry. The bed is configured to support an object to be imaged. The wheel is configured to rotate about the bed. The light source is coupled to the wheel. The image detector is coupled to the wheel and disposed to capture images of the object. The RF circuitry is coupled to the light source and the image detector. The RF circuitry is configured to simultaneously generate a modulation signal to modulate the light source, and generate a demodulation signal to modulate a gain of the image detector. | 02-11-2016 |
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20130108880 | SULFONATED BLOCK COPOLYMER LAMINATES WITH POLAR OR ACTIVE METAL SUBSTRATES | 05-02-2013 |
20130240438 | Blends of Sulfonated Block Copolymers And Particulate Carbon And Membranes, Films, And Coatings Comprising Them - Blends comprising a sulfonated block copolymer and particulate carbon are useful materials for membranes, films and coatings in applications which require high dimensional stability, high water vapor transport, high conductivity, and low flammability. The sulfonated block copolymer comprises at least two polymer end blocks A and at least one polymer interior block B wherein each A block contains essentially no sulfonic acid or sulfonate functional groups and each B block is a polymer block containing from about 10 to about 100 mol percent sulfonic acid or sulfonate functional groups based on the number of monomer units of the B block. | 09-19-2013 |
20140014289 | ENHANCED-EFFICIENCY ENERGY RECOVERY VENTILATION CORE - An energy recovery system having a core unit permitting heat and moisture exchange between air streams passing therethrough, the core unit having two or more multilayer composite structures, the multilayer composite structure being made up of:
| 01-16-2014 |
20140069624 | FABRICS AND OTHER SUBSTRATES WITH ENHANCED COOLING - An article made up of a substrate which has a polymer coating applied to at least one of its surfaces, wherein the polymer coating forms an interrupted pattern such that at least 10% to 80% of the substrate surface remains uncoated, and wherein the polymer coating comprises a moisture permeable polymer. | 03-13-2014 |
20150284901 | TEXTILE COATING COMPOSITION - The current invention concerns a textile coating composition comprising an aqueous emulsion of a midblock sulfonated styrenic block copolymer and a poly(vinyl alcohol). It also concerns a method for preparing the textile coating composition and its application. It also concerns fabrics on which the coating compositions have been applied. | 10-08-2015 |
20150375199 | Rotary Enthalpy Exchange Wheel Having Sulfonated Block Copolymer - A rotary enthalpy exchange wheel having a rotatable wheel with air passageways extending from a front side to a back side for passing air streams therethrough. The wheel has a rigid substrate which is coated or laminated with a desiccant composition having a sulfonated block copolymer. The sulfonated block copolymer has at least one end block A and at least one interior block B, wherein each A block contains essentially no sulfonic acid or sulfonate ester functional groups and each B block is a polymer block containing from about 10 to about 100 mol percent sulfonic acid or sulfonate ester functional groups based on the number of monomer units. | 12-31-2015 |
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20080224764 | Switched capacitor notch filter circuits - Switched capacitor notch filter circuits are disclosed. An example switched capacitor notch filter circuit described herein includes a switched capacitor amplifier to receive an input signal and a first feedback signal, to amplify the input signal and the first feedback signal, and to output an output signal, a first integrator to receive the output signal and a second feedback signal, to integrate the output signal and the second feedback signal, and to output the first feedback signal, a second integrator to receive the first feedback signal, to integrate the first feedback signal, and to output the second feedback signal, a sample and hold to receive the output signal, to periodically store a value of the output signal, and to output the value of the output signal, and a first switch to couple the sample and hold to the output signal when the sample and hold is to store the value of the output signal and to isolate the sample and hold from the output signal when the sample and hold is to output the value of the output signal. | 09-18-2008 |
20100277142 | On-Chip Current Sensing - One embodiment of the invention includes an on-chip current-sense system for measuring a magnitude of an output current through a power transistor. The system includes a first sense transistor that conducts a first reference current to or from a phase node and a second sense transistor configured to conduct a second reference current to or from a power rail. The first and second sense transistors can be substantially identical and can be proportionally matched to the power transistor. An OTA receives the first and second reference currents and a third reference current that flows to or from the phase node and generates a sense current that is proportional to the output current in response to the first, second, and third reference currents. A sense circuit compares the sense current with a predetermined magnitude and generates an over-current signal in response to the sense current being greater than the predetermined magnitude to indicate an over-current condition of the output current. | 11-04-2010 |
20100283422 | CURRENT SENSING IN A DISK-DRIVE SPINDLE MOTOR - One embodiment of the invention includes a disk-drive spindle motor power regulator system. The system includes a switching system comprising at least one power transistor for each of a plurality of phases of a disk-drive spindle motor. The system also includes a switching controller configured to generate a plurality of switching signals configured to control the at least one power transistor for each of the plurality of phases of the disk-drive spindle motor. The system further includes a current monitor configured to measure a magnitude of an individual phase current through at least one of the plurality of phases of the disk-drive spindle motor. | 11-11-2010 |
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20080206154 | Single-Stranded Antimicrobial Oligonucleotides and Uses Thereof - The current invention is directed to oligonucleotide sequences isolated from a sequence designated rbl-1 [SEQ ID NO. 19] that either kill or inhibit growth, or prevent the production of endogenously expressed toxin, of microorganisms. These ssDNA sequences, identified through use of a screening method, appear to act as modulators of essential growth functions which may act at the level of triplex formation, antisense inhibition, or as aptamers that alter gene function. The sequences, referred to as minimum functional regions, or MFRs, are useful inter alia as therapeutic agents for treatment of sepsis and other pathologies caused by microorganisms such as sepsis and/or in which microorganisms are contributory agents. | 08-28-2008 |
20140371440 | SINGLE-STRANDED ANTIMICROBIAL OLIGONUCLEOTIDES AND USES THEREOF - The current invention is directed to oligonucleotide sequences isolated from a sequence designated rbl-1 [SEQ ID NO. 19] that either kill or inhibit growth, or prevent the production of endogenously expressed toxin, of microorganisms. These ssDNA sequences, identified through use of a screening method, appear to act as modulators of essential growth functions which may act at the level of triplex formation, antisense inhibition, or as aptamers that alter gene function. The sequences, referred to as minimum functional regions, or MFRs, are useful inter alia as therapeutic agents for treatment of sepsis and other pathologies caused by microorganisms such as sepsis and/or in which microorganisms are contributory agents. | 12-18-2014 |
20150094236 | NUCLEOTIDES FOR PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF BACTERIAL AND FUNGAL PATHOLOGIES - A selectively inducible, single-stranded DNA (ssDNA) expression library, a method for constructing a ssDNA expression library, a method for screening ssDNA using the expression library, and a method for identifying ssDNA molecules that alter expression of bacterial and fungal gene(s) related to cell growth and toxin production and secretion. The screening library is used to, among other things, identify ODNs effective in stopping cell growth, killing bacteria or fungi, or preventing bacteria and/or fungi from synthesizing and secreting their toxins, and/or to discover ODNs effective in eukaryotic (e.g., mammalian) cells for targeted alteration of gene function. The library is also useful for identifying ssDNAs or ODNs that are used as therapeutic agents for, for instance, providing a method for treatment of bacterial infections such as sepsis. | 04-02-2015 |
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20160062762 | SELF-CONTAINED STORAGE DEVICE FOR SELF-CONTAINED APPLICATION EXECUTION - A storage device that is pre-configured to execute one or more related applications when connected to a computer device or system. The storage device may contain a suite of applications that are pre-configured to execute without requiring “installation” on the computer device or system prior to execution. The storage device may be a secure (e.g., protected) storage drive for use with the associated computer device or system. The secure storage drive allows access only when properly authenticated to the computer device or system attempting to access the secure storage drive. Additionally, other levels of authentication may be required prior to allowing access. For example, access may only be allowed if both the computer device or system and a user authenticated to the computer device are recognized by the secure storage drive. | 03-03-2016 |
20160062992 | SHARED SERVER METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR INFORMATION STORAGE, ACCESS, AND SECURITY - Devices and methods for managing multi-media files and associated metadata in a hybrid manner are disclosed. Methods for using the device(s) to implement different methods for managing information obtained (e.g., recorded) by a plurality of recording devices are also disclosed. This disclosure also relates to comprehensive use of multiple distinct surveillance systems in a coordinated manner. For example, a set of surveillance devices configured for use by one or more law enforcement agencies or other government agencies may share metadata to facilitate indexing, sharing, accessing, and coordinating potential surveillance recordings. In one example, metadata may be uploaded to cloud storage while associated multi-media files are maintained locally by the responsible agency. Maintaining metadata and actual multi-media content separately may reduce bandwidth transmission requirements and maintain confidentiality of surveillance recordings. Further, chain of custody of evidence requirements regarding digitally recorded evidence may be complied with. | 03-03-2016 |
20160064036 | CLOUD INFORMATION STORAGE, ACCESS, AND SECURITY - Devices and methods for cloud based management of multi-media files and/or associated data files are presented. Methods for using the device(s) to implement different information management techniques for managing information obtained (e.g., recorded) by a plurality of recording devices are also described. A comprehensive use of multiple distinct surveillance systems in a coordinated manner is described. A set of surveillance devices configured for use by one or more law enforcement agencies or other government agencies may upload and share information using cloud information, storage, access, and security methods. Maintaining information using cloud based techniques allows for sharing access (securely and remotely) without redundant copies of information on physical media and may reduce bandwidth transmission requirements. Further, requirements for both chain of custody of evidence and confidentiality regarding digitally recorded evidence may be complied with. | 03-03-2016 |
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20090140517 | GROOVED CONTACTS - A method and apparatus for securing wires of at least one armour layer of a portion of flexible pipe body in an end fitting is disclosed. The method comprises the steps of bending wires of at least one armour layer away from an axis of the flexible pipe body at a predetermined location, locating each wire of the armour layer in a respective groove formed in a contact surface of at least one of an inner collar member and an outer collar member of the end fitting and urging contact surfaces of the inner collar member and the outer collar member together to thereby lock wires of the armour layer in a fixed position at said predetermined location in the end fitting. | 06-04-2009 |
20090250925 | EXTENDED COLLAR - A method and apparatus are disclosed for providing an end fitting for a flexible pipe. The apparatus comprises an end fitting body having an open mouth for receiving an open end of a portion of flexible pipe body and an inner collar member to which the end fitting body is securable. The inner collar member includes a collar body portion and a neck portion extending away from the collar body portion. When the end fitting body is secured to the collar member the neck portion of the collar member extends in an axial direction away from the end fitting body to a region proximate to where at least one armour wire layer of the flexible pipe body is located. | 10-08-2009 |
20090322077 | RADIUS CONTROL - A method and apparatus are disclosed for providing an outer collar member of an end fitting for a flexible pipe. The apparatus comprises an outer collar body portion and an outer collar neck portion extending away from the outer collar body portion. The neck portion is arranged to be secured to a portion of flexible pipe body in a slotted position between layers of the flexible pipe body. The position is located between an outer sheath of the flexible pipe body and at least one armour layer of the flexible pipe body wherein the outer collar body portion comprises a curved inner surface region for determining a radius of curvature of wires of the armour layer bent away from an axis of the flexible pipe bodies and supported by the curved inner surface when the pipe body is mounted in the end fitting. | 12-31-2009 |
20100011556 | METHOD OF ASSEMBLY - A method and apparatus for securing an end fitting to a flexible pipe body are disclosed. The method includes the steps of securing an open end of a portion of flexible pipe body to an inner collar member, urging an open mouth of a body portion of an end fitting towards the flexible pipe body and inner collar member and securing the end fitting body portion to the inner collar member. | 01-21-2010 |
20110146797 | FLEXIBLE PIPE SUPPORT - A method and apparatus are disclosed for supporting a flexible pipe. The method includes the steps of responsive to a change in at least one condition experienced by a flexible pipe, varying an amount of support provided at least one location on the flexible pipe. | 06-23-2011 |
20140262316 | RISER ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF PROVIDING RISER ASSEMBLY - A riser assembly and method of producing a riser assembly for transporting fluids from a sub-sea location is disclosed. The assembly includes a riser comprising at least one segment of flexible pipe, the riser having a first end for connection to a floating facility and a further end;at least one buoyancy element for enabling a portion of the riser to form a hog bend configuration and an adjacent portion of the riser to form a sag bend configuration; and a weight element provided between the first end of the riser and the at least one buoyancy element, such that in an initial deployment position, the weight element is provided at least partially in the sag bend portion of the riser. | 09-18-2014 |
20140326460 | BUOYANCY COMPENSATING ELEMENT AND METHOD - A buoyancy compensating element for connection to a flexible pipe and method of producing a buoyancy compensating element are disclosed for increasing or decreasing buoyancy of the portion of flexible pipe. The buoyancy compensating element includes a body portion; and a channel extending through the body portion for receiving a portion of flexible pipe, wherein the body portion and channel are configured such that when a portion of flexible pipe is received in the channel, the portion of pipe has increasing ability to flex towards an end of the channel. | 11-06-2014 |
20140326461 | BUOYANCY COMPENSATING ELEMENT AND METHOD - A buoyancy compensating element for connection to a flexible pipe and method of producing a buoyancy compensating element are disclosed. The buoyancy compensating element includes a first body portion and a further body portion, wherein the first and further body portion are configured to be connectable to each other and in use to encompass a portion of flexible pipe. | 11-06-2014 |
20140356073 | PIPE COMPONENTS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE - A connector assembly, riser assembly and method of producing a connector assembly are disclosed. The connector assembly includes a body portion for locating over a flexible pipe and arranged to be connectable to or formed integrally with one or more buoyancy compensating element, and one or more protrusion extending from the body portion and arranged to reduce or interrupt vortex induced vibrations in water surrounding the flexible pipe in use. | 12-04-2014 |
20150060079 | RISER ASSEMBLY AND METHOD - A riser assembly and method of supporting a flexible pipe are disclosed. The assembly includes a riser; at least one buoyancy compensating element attached to the riser for providing positive, negative or neutral buoyancy to the riser; and a tethering element connecting a first point of the riser with a further point of the riser so as to form a hog bend or a sag bend in the riser. | 03-05-2015 |
20150076813 | RADIUS CONTROL - A method and apparatus for providing an outer collar member of an end fitting for a flexible pipe. The apparatus comprises an outer collar body portion and an outer collar neck portion extending away from the outer collar body portion. The neck portion is arranged to be secured to a portion of flexible pipe body in a slotted position between layers of the flexible pipe body. The position is located between an outer sheath of the flexible pipe body and at least one armour layer of the flexible pipe body wherein the outer collar body portion comprises a curved inner surface region for determining a radius of curvature of wires of the armour layer bent away from an axis of the flexible pipe bodies and supported by the curved inner surface when the pipe body is mounted in the end fitting. | 03-19-2015 |
20150144350 | RISER ASSEMBLY AND METHOD - A riser assembly and method of providing a riser assembly for transporting production fluids from a location deep under water are disclosed. The riser assembly includes a riser comprising a flexible pipe, the riser having a hang off point which is an end of the riser that in use connects with a floating facility, and a touchdown zone which in use is a section of the riser in the region of where the riser meets the seabed or other fixed structure; and at least one buoyancy element arranged at the touchdown zone or within about 50 m of the touchdown zone of the riser to support the riser in a configuration for accommodating kinetic energy propagating along the riser from the hang off point. | 05-28-2015 |