Patents by Inventor David W. McMillan

David W. McMillan 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).

  • Methods and apparatus for installation of VIV suppression during installation of marine pipeline
    Patent number: 8029210
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for the installation of VIV suppression during the S-Lay installation of a subsea pipeline. A locking member will be interposed between a pipe and a fairing rotatably mounted on the pipe, sufficient to bias the fairing against rotating. Upon marine application, the locking member will degrade, thereby releasing the fairing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2011
    Assignee: Shell Oil Company
    Inventors: David W. McMillan, Donald W. Allen, Dean L. Henning, Kenneth Loch, Stephen P. Armstrong, Li Lee
  • Apparatus for suppression of vortex induced vibration without aquatic fouling and methods of installation
    Publication number: 20020074133
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for suppressing vortex-induced vibrations (VIV) of aquatic elements of underwater structures. The system includes use of a sleeve positioned around at least a portion of an aquatic element and at least one strake positioned along at least a portion of the length of the aquatic member. The apparatus further comprises copper to suppress the growth of aquatic organisms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2000
    Publication date: June 20, 2002
    Inventors: David W. McMillan, Richard B. McDaniel, Dean L. Henning, Donald W. Allen, Howard R. Mitschke