Patents by Inventor Gude P. Rao

Gude P. Rao 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).

  • Method of erecting a very large diameter offshore column
    Patent number: 4293239
    Abstract: The method involves erecting a very large-diameter column from a plurality of buoyant columnar members at a selected site in a body of sea water. Each columnar member is floated erect to the site. The first or lowermost columnar member is pulled down and fully submerged to a predetermined depth over the site. The second columnar member is then positioned directly over the lowermost member. The lowermost member is allowed to move up and lift the second member out of the water. The two columnar members are securely interconnected to each other in a watertight fashion. The partial column is then pulled down to a fully submerged condition and the third columnar member is positioned directly over the second member. The partial column is allowed to move up and lift the third member out of the water. A secure watertight connection is made between the third columnar member and the second columnar member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 1979
    Date of Patent: October 6, 1981
    Assignee: Odeco Engineers Inc.
    Inventors: Terry D. Petty, Carmon R. Costello, Gude P. Rao, David Gansar