Patents by Inventor Howard Ray Mitschke

Howard Ray Mitschke 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).

  • Apparatus for suppression of vortex induced vibration without aquatic fouling and methods of installation
    Patent number: 6565287
    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: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2003
    Inventors: David Wayne McMillan, Richard Bruce McDaniel, Dean Leroy Henning, Donald Wayne Allen, Howard Ray Mitschke