(19)
(11) EP 1 062 405 A1

(12)

(43) Date of publication:
27.12.2000 Bulletin 2000/52

(21) Application number: 99907771.2

(22) Date of filing: 11.03.1999
(51) International Patent Classification (IPC)7E21B 43/12, E21B 34/06, E21B 34/10
(86) International application number:
PCT/GB9900/738
(87) International publication number:
WO 9947/790 (23.09.1999 Gazette 1999/38)
(84) Designated Contracting States:
DE FR

(30) Priority: 13.03.1998 GB 9805472

(71) Applicant: ABB Offshore Systems Limited
Bristol BS48 1BS (GB)

(72) Inventor:
  • DOUGLAS, Neil Irwin
    Cleveden,North Somerset BS21 7DS (GB)

(74) Representative: Hucker, Nerys 
Marconi Intellectual PropertyWaterhouse Lane
Chelmsford, Essex CM1 2QX
Chelmsford, Essex CM1 2QX (GB)

   


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