Patents by Inventor Joao Pinto

Joao Pinto 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).

  • System and method for detecting watertightness in the annular space of flexible lines
    Patent number: 11940352
    Abstract: A system for detecting the watertightness or flooding of an annulus of flexible lines from a connector. The system includes: an assembly of plunger and cylinder that are connected by a rod to a chamber that acts as a pilot valve. The assembly is connected directly to the outlet of a safety valve of a connector of the flexible line, in which same are fitted using a sealing system. The system is operated by commands sent to a ROV that has an arm and that controls the system using a handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: Petróleo Brasileiro S.A.—Petrobras
    Inventors: Paulo Roberto Santos Poli, Joao Marcio De Castilho Santos, Gustavo Pinto Pires, Cassio Kuchpil, Carlos Eduardo Maia De Souza
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS OF PREVENTING UNINTENDED GEAR SELECTION IN A COMPOUND TRANSMISSION
    Publication number: 20150152961
    Abstract: A compound transmission includes a protection mechanism, the mechanism includes a shift selector and a valve coupled to a first rail and, when the shift selector is positioned on the first rail, the valve is caused to be in a first position that allows shifting the transmission to a deep range operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2013
    Publication date: June 4, 2015
    Applicant: Eaton Corporation
    Inventors: David M. Stevens, Daniel Moreira, Marcello Sagradi, Joao Pinto, Odilon V. Pinto, Cory M. Burkey