(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)
7
:
E21B
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)
(54)
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