Patents by Inventor Andrie C. Chen

Andrie C. Chen 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).

  • Strengthened protective structure
    Patent number: 4828431
    Abstract: A method and structure for protecting an offshore structure in an arctic body of water from mobile ice, waves, and currents. Soil is dredged from the floor of the body of water, deposited in a berm having a size and shape adapted to protect the offshore structure, and strengthened in place by mixing cement with a portion of the soil in the berm. The space between the berm and the offshore structure is filled with unstrengthened soil fill.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 1987
    Date of Patent: May 9, 1989
    Assignee: Exxon Production Research Company
    Inventor: Andrie C. Chen