Patents by Inventor John W. Chianis

John W. Chianis 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).

  • Tension leg platform having a lateral mooring system and methods for using and installing same
    Patent number: 6932542
    Abstract: A lateral mooring system for tendon-based platforms is disclosed, which provides reduced installation and/or operational cost associated with the installation and operation of an extended-base tension leg platform. The lateral mooring system includes a plurality of mooring lines that provide lateral support to the platform in mild metocean conditions, but may have application in more severe oceanic condition. A method for installing the system on the platform and a method for drilling wells on a offshore site.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2005
    Assignee: Deepwater Marine Technology L.L.C.
    Inventors: John W. Chianis, Edward W. Huang