Patents by Inventor Thomas Kolanski

Thomas Kolanski 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).

  • Patent number: 9714727
    Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for supporting a flexible pipe. The method includes the steps of responsive to a change in at least one condition experienced by a flexible pipe, varying an amount of support provided at at least one location on the flexible pipe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2017
    Assignee: GE Oil & Gas UK Limited
    Inventors: Zhimin Tan, Michael David Powell, Yanqiu Zhang, Thomas Kolanski
  • Publication number: 20160053919
    Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for supporting a flexible pipe. The method includes the steps of responsive to a change in at least one condition experienced by a flexible pipe, varying an amount of support provided at at least one location on the flexible pipe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2015
    Publication date: February 25, 2016
    Applicant: GE OIL & GAS UK LIMITED
    Inventors: Tan Zhimin, Michael David Powell, Yanqiu Zhang, Thomas Kolanski
  • Publication number: 20110146797
    Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for supporting a flexible pipe. The method includes the steps of responsive to a change in at least one condition experienced by a flexible pipe, varying an amount of support provided at least one location on the flexible pipe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2008
    Publication date: June 23, 2011
    Applicant: WELLSTREAM INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
    Inventors: Zhimin Tan, Michael David Powell, Yangiu Zhang, Thomas Kolanski