Patents by Inventor Bernt Erik Westre

Bernt Erik Westre 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).

  • Method and a kit for constructing a semi-submersible unit
    Patent number: 8613570
    Abstract: A method of constructing a semi-submersible unit with a side wall. To construct the semi-submersible unit, the method can include placing a hull in a body of water and connecting a deck structure to the hull. In addition, there is a kit for constructing a semi-submersible unit, with a side wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2013
    Assignee: GVA Consultants AB
    Inventor: Bernt Erik Westre
  • MATING
    Publication number: 20100003085
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of constructing a semi-submersible unit comprising a side wall, wherein the method comprises the steps of: placing a hull in a body of water, the hull comprising an opening for receiving an end piece, the end piece constituting at least a portion of the side wall; lowering the hull into the body of water, and connecting a deck structure to the hull to form a semi-submersible unit. The present invention also relates to a kit for constructing a semi-submersible unit comprising a side wall, wherein the kit comprises hull comprising an opening and a deck structure. Moreover, the present invention relates to a semi-submersible unit constructed according to the method and/or from a kit according to the present invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2009
    Publication date: January 7, 2010
    Applicant: GVA Consultants AB
    Inventor: Bernt Erik Westre