Capping deep water oil leaks

Abstract

A deep water system to control oil leakage on the ocean floor consists of two main parts. The two parts are common geometric shapes. The shapes are a torus and a sphere. A torus is placed on the ocean floor, enclosing the drill entry site (or leak area) within its inner perimeter. A sphere is placed and seated in the torus opening thus sealing the open area above the drill site. The torus, of course, by its weight, shape and mass, seals the area upon which it sits on the sea floor.

1 . The use of a torus like structure and a spherical shaped structure used in combination will form an enclosure above a sea floor oil leak. 
     
     
         2 . The central area of a torus like structure can serve as a drilling site prior to the start of drilling operations. 
     
     
         3 . Tapping devices may be incorporated in or on the sphere and torus. 
     
     
         4 . Tethering points will exist on the torus and sphere pieces of the product. 
     
     
         5 . The product can be equipped with emergency shut off systems.