Patents by Inventor Christopher David Howard

Christopher David Howard 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).

  • CLAMP ASSEMBLY AND A CLAMP ELEMENT FOR CLAMPING BOUYANCY ELEMENTS TO PIPELINE RISERS
    Publication number: 20140173856
    Abstract: A clamp element is provided that has a T-shaped body with laterally extending portions on either side of a radially projecting tang. A plurality of the clamp elements are joined together in an array to form a clamp assembly with the tangs facing outwardly. Straps having looped ends are disposed around the array. The looped ends of the straps are engaged with respective cross bar members. Adjacent cross bar members are connected together by means of a threaded bar which is arranged to tighten the straps around the array of clamp elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2011
    Publication date: June 26, 2014
    Applicant: MATRIX COMPOSITES & ENGINEERING LTD
    Inventors: James Francis William Kingston, Christopher David Howard