Systems and methods for sensing engagement in hazardous rated environments

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 11851957
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17226484

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A riser sensor unit is used to sense engagement of a subsea riser tool with a riser coupling. The riser sensor unit includes a power supply configured to convert alternating current to direct current, an intrinsic safety barrier connected to the power supply, and a first sensor powered by the intrinsic safety barrier. The first sensor is attached to a sub of the subsea riser tool and is configured to generate a first signal upon detecting contact of a bottom surface of the sub with the riser coupling. The intrinsic safety barrier is configured to receive the first signal from the first sensor and transmit the first signal to a control system located remotely from the intrinsic safety barrier.

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VETCO GRAY LLC4424 WEST SAM HOUSTON PARKWAY NORTH SUITE 100 HOUSTON TX 77041

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Abou-Assaad, Amine Houston, US 7 36
Huseman, Joseph Edison Houston, US 3 6
Sanchez, Juan Houston, US 15 148

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