Patents by Inventor Fred Lamar Smith

Fred Lamar Smith 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).

  • ADJUSTMENT AND RESTRAINT SYSTEM FOR SUBSEA FLEX JOINT
    Publication number: 20120292037
    Abstract: An adjustment and restraint system for a subsea flex joint may include a pusher saddle to be installed on a flex joint top plate and a hydraulic cylinder to be disposed in the pusher saddle. The hydraulic cylinder may be used to adjust a tilt angle of the adapter spool. A holder saddle may also be installed on the flex joint top plate. The hydraulic cylinders, the holder saddles, holder members, or a combination thereof may be used to restrain the adapter spool in the upright position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2012
    Publication date: November 22, 2012
    Applicant: BP CORPORATION NORTH AMERICA INC.
    Inventors: Luis Javier Gutierrez, Kevin Taylor Lanan, Fred Lamar Smith