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Positioning apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-12-07
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Granted: 1975-01-14
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Expires: 1992-12-07
Abstract
Abstract Apparatus for transferring a tubular member such as a pipe from a storage area such as an oil well drilling platform or barge to a submerged position at least partly underwater for the purpose of driving pile, laying pipe or other related uses.
Inventors
- 👤 Louis C Cernosek
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 15:32
CPC Classifications
E; E21; E21B; E21B19/00; E21B19/14; E21B19/15; E21B19/155; E02; E02D; E02D7/00; E02D7/02; E02D7/06; E02D7/14; E02D7/16; E21B19/002; F; F16; F16L; F16L1/00; F16L1/12; F16L1/16; F16L1/18; F16L1/19; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/53; Y10T29/53796; Y10T29/5383
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
186 words
Apparatus for positioning piles and laying pipe by transferring a tubular member such as pipe from a platform or other support area to a submerged position at least partly underwater, comprising: a platform; a pipe positioner means including support frame means mounted on said platform and track means mounted with said support frame means for receiving and positioning pipe for movement to said submerged position; load means mounted on said platform for loading pipe onto said pipe positioner means; said load means being pivotally movable between a pipe pick-up position in which pipe is picked-up and a transfer position in which pipe is transferred onto said pipe positioner means; said load means including pipe receiving and alignment means for receiving pipe with said load means in said pick-up position and pivoting pipe with respect to said load means to align the pipe with said pipe positioner means for loading said Pipe onto said pipe positioner means with said load means in said transfer position; and pipe release means for releasing the pipe from said pipe positioner means for movement of said pipe to said submerged position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
186 words
Apparatus for positioning piles and laying pipe by transferring a tubular member such as pipe from a platform or other support area to a submerged position at least partly underwater, comprising: a platform; a pipe positioner means including support frame means mounted on said platform and track means mounted with said support frame means for receiving and positioning pipe for movement to said submerged position; load means mounted on said platform for loading pipe onto said pipe positioner means; said load means being pivotally movable between a pipe pick-up position in which pipe is picked-up and a transfer position in which pipe is transferred onto said pipe positioner means; said load means including pipe receiving and alignment means for receiving pipe with said load means in said pick-up position and pivoting pipe with respect to said load means to align the pipe with said pipe positioner means for loading said Pipe onto said pipe positioner means with said load means in said transfer position; and pipe release means for releasing the pipe from said pipe positioner means for movement of said pipe to said submerged position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
The structure set forth in claim 1, further including: transfer means for transferring said pipe from said load means in said transfer position to said pipe positioner means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
46 words
The structure set forth in claim 2, wherein: said load means includes a load frame; connection means for pivotally connecting said load frame to said pipe positioner means; and lift means for pivoting said load frame between said pipe pick-up position and said pipe transfer position.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
48 words
The structure set forth in claim 1, wherein said pipe positioner means includes: means for pivoting said pipe from a transfer position, in which said pipe is transferred from said load means, to a release position, from which said pipe is releasable for movement to said submerged position.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
29 words
The structure set forth in claim 4, wherein: said pipe positioner in said release position holds said pipe in a substantially vertical position for movement to said submerged position.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
53 words
The structure set forth in claim 1, wherein said load means includes: a load frame having mounted thereon pipe receiving means; connection means pivotally connecting said load frame to said support frame of said pipe positioner; lift means for pivoting said load frame between a pipe pick-up position and a pipe transfer position.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
36 words
The structure set forth in claim 6, wherein: said lift means includes a winch assembly operatively connected with said pipe track and with said load frame for pulling said load frame to said pipe transfer position.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
34 words
The structure set forth in claim 1, wherein said load means includes: laterally spaced towers; elevator means mounted with said towers for raising said pipe from a stored position onto said pipe positioner means.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
32 words
The structure set forth in claim 1, wherein said load means includes: a lift arm pivotally mounted on said platform; and power means for moving said lift arm to a raised position.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
88 words
The structure set forth in claim 1, wherein said pipe positioner means includes: a. a support frame mounted on said platform; b. a pipe track mounted with said support frame for receiving pipe; c. pivot means mounting said pipe track for pivotal movement; and d. said pivot means including adjusting and holding means mounted with said pipe track for adjusting said pipe track to any desired angular position between a substantially horizontal position and a vertical position and for firmly holding said pipe track in said desired position.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
30 words
The structure set forth in claim 10, wherein: said adjusting and holding means includes gear means mounted with said pipe track and said support frame for rotating said pipe track.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
38 words
The structure set forth in claim 10, wherein: said adjusting and holding means includes a sprocket wheel means attached with said pipe track and a hydraulically operated chain assembly operatively engaging said sprocket wheel means for rotating same.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
41 words
The structure set forth in claim 10, wherein said pipe release means includes: a plurality of pipe jaws; and axial means mounting said jaws on said pipe track for axial movement with respect thereto for moving pipe along said pipe track.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-01-13 | 1978-07-15 | 1979-01-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-01-13 | 1982-07-15 | 1983-01-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-01-13 | 1986-07-15 | 1987-01-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |