Patents by Inventor Gary Kelso

Gary Kelso has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Systems and Methods for Tethering Subsea Wellheads to Enhance the Fatigue Resistance of Subsea Wellheads and Primary Conductors
    Publication number: 20140374116
    Abstract: A system for tethering a subsea wellhead including a plurality of anchors disposed about the subsea BOP and secured to the sea floor. In addition, the system includes a plurality of tensioning systems. One tensioning system is coupled to an upper end of each anchor. Further, a plurality of flexible tension members. Each tension member extends from a first end coupled to the subsea wellhead to a second end coupled to one of the tensioning systems. Each tensioning system is configured to apply a tensile preload to one of the tension members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2014
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventors: Gary Kelso, John D. Henderson, James V. Maher, Mario Lugo, Brent Cox