Patents by Inventor Flavio BARROSO DE MELLO

Flavio BARROSO DE MELLO 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).

  • Publication number: 20240117689
    Abstract: The present invention pertains to the technical field of oil and gas; more specifically to the field of risers and flow line connections to offshore structures, and describes a pull-in cable deflector system in keelhauling of rigid risers comprising: a deflector assembly including a deflector device housed in a structural block, a sliding structure, at least two rails. The deflector device installed in the structural block is moved through a sliding structure on rails installed forward of the URB to the different pull-in or pull-out positions in keelhauling of rigid risers. The structural block is slidably mounted on a base frame by means of a system of sliding supports to perform a first adjustment of the transverse distance from the deflector device to the URB. The deflector device is then rotated around the vertical line depending on the azimuth of the support tube. A second adjustment of the transverse distance of the deflector device is performed during the pull-in operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2023
    Publication date: April 11, 2024
    Inventors: JOSE MAURICIO TEIXEIRA DA GAMA LIMA, PEDRO LUIZ FERREIRA MENDES, JOSE ABREU E SILVA FILHO, FLAVIO BARROSO DE MELLO, RICARDO PIRES MENDES PEIXOTO
  • Patent number: 11946324
    Abstract: The present invention addresses to a system for supporting the tension load of the riser, this component with the primary function of supporting the risers, where the riser support mechanism is an integral part of the upper cone, thus eliminating the need to install slips by the shallow dive, and, also avoiding that the locking mechanism is an integral part of the Top Termination of the Riser (L). There is a minimal number of moving parts, which favors the maintainability of the system. In addition, if maintenance is required, the size and weight of the components are compatible with diving operations. For pull-in operations, it is anticipated that the slips will return to their working position only by the action of the force of gravity. In the case of pull-out, the concept of automated slip retraction mechanism was developed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: Petróbras Brasileiro S. A.—Petrobras
    Inventors: Claudio Violante Ferreira, Bruno Pinho Dos Reis, Flavio Barroso De Mello
  • Publication number: 20240035344
    Abstract: In order to achieve the above-described objectives, the present invention provides an adapter tool for coupling a bend stiffener with diverless bell mouth (DLBM) interface in a bell mouth with BSN900E-type interface. The adapter tool is capable of maintaining interchangeability and flexibility between designs or design phases, even if different bell mouth models are used. A tool characterized in that it comprises an adapter split ring (10) that, in the upper part, has a geometry compatible with the dovetail profile of the BSN900E model helmet and, in the lower part, has a geometry compatible with the seating profile of the DLBM helmet (40). The present invention leads to two assembly methods, which guarantee the operational safety of the adapter assembly, namely: a method where it is only done by screws located in the split ring; and another, where the assembly includes, in addition to the split ring, an assembly with the support ring and rods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2021
    Publication date: February 1, 2024
    Inventors: Flavio BARROSO DE MELLO, Vinicius GASPARETTO, Bruno PINHO DOS REIS
  • Publication number: 20240003197
    Abstract: The present invention comprises a structure with the same external geometry as a generic hook, but with a topology (internal structuring) that allows a greater distribution of deformation energy to all elements of the part, with load transfer to other less stressed regions. When the present invention is subjected to a loading, said flexible parts deform in a pre-specified manner, transferring part of a loading that would be excessive in a given region to another less loaded region, without any power supply or external interference. In this way, the deformation pattern that occurs in the present invention relieves stresses where they are greatest and, at the same time, provides flexibility (compliance), more adequately distributing coupling loads between the various fastening components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2023
    Publication date: January 4, 2024
    Inventors: CLAUDIO VIOLANTE FERREIRA, BRUNO PINHO DOS REIS, ROGÉRIO JOSÉ MARCZAK, JORGE GOMES DE MELO MEDEIROS, LEONEL ECHER, GILNEI RECKZIEGEL, JAKSON MANFREDINI VASSOLER, FLÁVIO BARROSO DE MELLO
  • Publication number: 20230228159
    Abstract: The present invention addresses to a system for supporting the tension load of the riser, this component with the primary function of supporting the risers, where the riser support mechanism is an integral part of the upper cone, thus eliminating the need to install slips by the shallow dive, and, also avoiding that the locking mechanism is an integral part of the Top Termination of the Riser (L). There is a minimal number of moving parts, which favors the maintainability of the system. In addition, if maintenance is required, the size and weight of the components are compatible with diving operations. For pull-in operations, it is anticipated that the slips will return to their working position only by the action of the force of gravity. In the case of pull-out, the concept of automated slip retraction mechanism was developed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2021
    Publication date: July 20, 2023
    Inventors: Claudio Violante Ferreira, Bruno Pinho Dos Reis, Flavio Barroso De Mello
  • Patent number: 11613934
    Abstract: The present invention provides a system for coupling between a bend stiffener (1) and a bell month (2) comprising a plurality of locking mechanisms (3), wherein each locking mechanism (3) is secured externally to the bell mouth (2) and comprises a movable lug (30) positioned such as to slope downwards, in which the lug (30) accesses the interior of the bell mouth (2) and is actuated by an elastic element (34) designed to exert pressure on the lug (30) in the direction of the interior of the bell mouth (2).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2023
    Assignee: PETROLEO BRASILEIRO S.A.—PETROBRAS
    Inventors: Bruno Pinho Dos Reis, Ricardo Wagner Capllonch, Flavio Barroso De Mello, Claudio Violante Ferreira
  • Publication number: 20220186570
    Abstract: In order to achieve the objects described above, the present invention provides an adapter tool for coupling a ben stiffener with interface for bell mouths of models with connection type BSN900E in a diverless bell mouth (BSDL), consisting of a adapter split ring (1), guide pin holes (C), fastener eyes (D), and through holes (E). The adapter tool is capable of keeping interchangeability and flexibility between projects or project phases, even if different bellmouth models are used. The interconnection method between the helmet (9) and the adapter split ring (1) can be done by direct attachment by bolt, or by attachment by ring/rod support. Both interconnections can be made on board a flexible line launching vessel, in the case of reusing lines from other projects, or at the factory, in the case of sharing new flexible lines.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2021
    Publication date: June 16, 2022
    Applicant: PETRÓLEO BRASILEIRO S.A. - PETROBRÁS
    Inventors: Flavio Barroso DE MELLO, Bruno Pinho DOS REIS, Vinicius GASPARETTO
  • Publication number: 20210348449
    Abstract: The present invention provides a system for coupling between a bend stiffener (1) and a bell month (2) comprising a plurality of locking mechanisms (3), wherein each locking mechanism (3) is secured externally to the bell mouth (2) and comprises a movable lug (30) positioned such as to slope downwards, in which the lug (30) accesses the interior of the bell mouth (2) and is actuated by an elastic element (34) designed to exert pressure on the lug (30) in the direction of the interior of the bell mouth (2).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2019
    Publication date: November 11, 2021
    Inventors: Bruno PINHO DOS REIS, Ricardo WAGNER CAPLLONCH, Flavio BARROSO DE MELLO, Claudio VIOLANTE FERREIRA