Patents by Inventor Minoo H. E. Patel

Minoo H. E. Patel 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).

  • Vessel having stabilizing system
    Patent number: 4582014
    Abstract: A vessel, for example a semi-submersible is provided with at least a chamber for stabilizing it against any or all of heave, roll and pitch. The chambers are mounted on or in the vessel and disposed to lie at least partly below the surface of the water. Valves are provided for controlling the buoyancy of the chambers. Each valve has a first position in which the respective chamber is connected to atmosphere to permit air to enter or leave the chamber, and a second position in which the chamber is not so connected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 1983
    Date of Patent: April 15, 1986
    Inventor: Minoo H. E. Patel