Patents by Inventor John Wayne Gape

John Wayne Gape 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).

  • Copper covered vortex-induced vibration suppression devices
    Patent number: 9803431
    Abstract: A vortex-induced vibration (VIV) suppression apparatus including a body having a wall dimensioned to at least partly envelope a tubular member in an interior area of the body; at least one extension member extending from the body; and an anti-fouling member mechanically coupled to at least one of the body or the extension member. A method of manufacturing a vortex-induced vibration (VIV) suppression device including providing a VIV suppression device having a body dimensioned to at least partly envelope a tubular member in an interior area of the body and at least one extension member extending from the body. The method further including attaching an anti-fouling sheet to the VIV suppression device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2017
    Assignee: VIV Solutions LLC
    Inventors: Donald Wayne Allen, Julie Ann Dehne, John Wayne Gape