Invention Grant
US07674074B2 ROV friendly vortex induced vibration inhibitor and method of use
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ROV友好的涡流诱发振动抑制剂及其使用方法
- Patent Title: ROV friendly vortex induced vibration inhibitor and method of use
- Patent Title (中): ROV友好的涡流诱发振动抑制剂及其使用方法
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Application No.: US11577222Application Date: 2005-11-14
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Publication No.: US07674074B2Publication Date: 2010-03-09
- Inventor: Rodney H. Masters , Kinton Lawler , Randy W. Masters , Michael P. Sykes
- Applicant: Rodney H. Masters , Kinton Lawler , Randy W. Masters , Michael P. Sykes
- Applicant Address: US TX Houston
- Assignee: VIV Suppression, Inc.
- Current Assignee: VIV Suppression, Inc.
- Current Assignee Address: US TX Houston
- Agency: Keeling Patents & Trademarks LLC
- Agent Kenneth A. Keeling; Melissa M. Martinez
- International Application: PCT/US2005/041137 WO 20051114
- International Announcement: WO2006/053285 WO 20060518
- Main IPC: F15D1/00
- IPC: F15D1/00
Abstract:
The present invention discloses a vortex induced vibration inhibitor (“VIVI”) comprising a hollow cylindrical housing having an elongated opening defined by locking edges. The housing is operable between an open and a closed position. Connecting assemblies include barbed connector pins received in grooved housings. Connector slots are provided in the connector and receptor housings. Retainer pins provide for release of connecting assemblies. Spacers are provided to limit movement of the housing in relation to the surrounded structure. An alignment stub is provided.
Public/Granted literature
- US20080050181A1 Rov Friendly Vortex Induced Vibration Inhibitor Public/Granted day:2008-02-28
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