Patents by Inventor Antonio Carlos Fernandes

Antonio Carlos Fernandes 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: 12040117
    Abstract: Tank for electrical transformer comprising a bottom plate, two side panels and two end panels joined to contain an insulating fluid, and reinforcements joined to the exterior of said panels, wherein the two side panels and the two end panels are vertically curving convex panels, wherein the reinforcements comprise a plurality of arched vertical reinforcements distributed horizontally along each panel. The reinforcements may comprise a plurality of bracing horizontal reinforcements joined between said vertical reinforcements. The inner arching profile of the vertical reinforcements preferably matches the outer curving convex profile of the panels. The horizontal reinforcements are preferably planar. The horizontal reinforcements are preferably located at a horizontal plane in the vertical middle of the respective panel. The horizontal reinforcements are preferably located at a middle horizontal plane or at parallel horizontal planes distributed vertically.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2024
    Assignees: EFACEC ENERGIA, MÁQUINAS E EQUIPAMENTOS ELÉCTRICOS, S.A., UNIVERSIDADE DO MINHO
    Inventors: Hélder Fernando Gonçalves Mendes, Agostinho Emanuel Nunes Martins De Matos, Antonio Carlos Costa Marques Pinho, Carin Celisse Della Rosa, Carlos Manuel Martins Carvalho, Cassiano Da Costa Linhares, João Viana Coutinho De Oliveira Figueiredo, Joel Ricardo Da Silva Teixeira, Jose Antonio Bizarro Meireles, José Pedro Fernandes Proença Ferreira, Luís Miguel Ribeiro Félix, Marco Jorge Sampaio Teixeira, Ricardo Alexandre Fernandes De Castro Lopes, Tiago Ramos Lima
  • Patent number: 10196111
    Abstract: The present invention is related to a gravitation anchor for offshore anchoring of ships and platforms, comprising a main body (10) with a longitudinal axis of revolution (11), comprising a means of stabilization (14), whereby the means of stabilization (14) comprises a means of automatic activation (140). Optionally, the means of stabilization comprises at least one stabilizer (14), whereby each stabilizer (14) comprises an end pivotally attached (141) to the gravitation anchor (1), and a free end, whereby when the stabilizer (14) is in a retracted position, the free end is positioned closer to the main body (10) of the gravitation anchor (1), and whereby when the stabilizer (14) is in an extended position, the free end is positioned away from the main body (10) of the gravitation anchor (1).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2019
    Assignees: PETROLEO BRASILEIRO S.A.—PETROBRAS, UNIVERSIDADE FEDERAL DO RIO DE JANEIRO
    Inventors: Daniel Fonseca De Carvalho E Silva, Marcos Donato Auler Da Silva Ferreira, Antonio Carlos Fernandes
  • Publication number: 20170144731
    Abstract: The present invention is related to a gravitation anchor for offshore anchoring of ships and platforms, comprising a main body (10) with a longitudinal axis of revolution (11), comprising a means of stabilization (14), whereby the means of stabilization (14) comprises a means of automatic activation (140). Optionally, the means of stabilization comprises at least one stabilizer (14), whereby each stabilizer (14) comprises an end pivotally attached (141) to the gravitation anchor (1), and a free end, whereby when the stabilizer (14) is in a retracted position, the free end is positioned closer to the main body (10) of the gravitation anchor (1), and whereby when the stabilizer (14) is in an extended position, the free end is positioned away from the main body (10) of the gravitation anchor (1).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2016
    Publication date: May 25, 2017
    Applicants: PETROLEO BRASILEIRO S.A. - PETROBRAS, UNIVERSIDADE FEDERAL DO RIO DE JANEIRO
    Inventors: Daniel Fonseca DE CARVALHO E SILVA, Marcos Donato Auler DA SILVA FERREIRA, Antonio Carlos FERNANDES
  • Patent number: 6655308
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a passive stabilizer (3) which is installed in the lower part of a tanker used in floating production systems which make use of a mechanism which enables the tanker (1) to rotate about a vertical axis (turret). The stabilizer gives the tanker greater directional stability and makes it possible to install the turret in a more central position along the tanker.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2003
    Assignee: Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.
    Inventors: Antonio Carlos Fernandes, Maurício Da Justa Albano De Aratanha, Sylvio Henrique Sá Correa Da Silva
  • Publication number: 20030136324
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a passive stabilizer (3) which is installed in the lower part of a tanker used in floating production systems which make use of a mechanism which enables the tanker (1) to rotate about a vertical axis (turret). The stabilizer gives the tanker greater directional stability and makes it possible to install the turret in a more central position along the tanker.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2003
    Publication date: July 24, 2003
    Applicant: PETROLEO BRASILEIRO SA - PETROBRAS
    Inventors: Antonio Carlos Fernandes, Mauricio Da Justa Albano De Aratanha, Sylvio Henrique Sa Correa Da Silva
  • Patent number: 6561110
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a passive stabilizer (3) which is installed in the lower part of a tanker used in floating production systems which make use of a mechanism which enables the tanker (1) to rotate about a vertical axis (turret). The stabilizer gives the tanker greater directional stability and makes it possible to install the turret in a more central position along the tanker.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2003
    Assignee: Petroleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras
    Inventors: Antonio Carlos Fernandes, Maurício Da Justa Albano De Aratanha, Sylvio Henrique Sá Correa Da Silva
  • Patent number: 6176191
    Abstract: This is a mechanical element intended to control the rolling of FPSO type petroleum production systems which use adapted decommissioned ships as the floating facility. The bilge keel is made up of two lines of plates, continuous or sectioned, in this case with a small separation between each two adjacent sections, mounted along the bilge of the ship, one on either side, at right angles to the hull, and characterized basically by being wider and having a greater total length than the conventional bilge keels used in ships.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2001
    Assignee: Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.
    Inventors: Antonio Carlos Fernandes, Isaias Quaresma Masetti