Patents by Inventor Emil K. Williams

Emil K. Williams 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).

  • Pipeline riser for floating platforms
    Patent number: 4290715
    Abstract: An unarticulated riser pipe for connecting a subsea pipeline to facilities on a floating platform. The riser pipe has a vertical section which is rigidly attached to a horizontal section which provides flexibility. Means are provided to maintain the tension on the vertical section. In one embodiment, a subsea frame aids in connecting the horizontal and vertical sections and then to set a limit on permitted motion of the riser pipe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 1979
    Date of Patent: September 22, 1981
    Assignee: Standard Oil Company (Indiana)
    Inventors: Pierre A. Beynet, Emil K. Williams