Patents by Inventor Joseph O. Trahan

Joseph O. Trahan 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 and apparatus for a guard
    Patent number: 4283161
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and improved method and apparatus for installing and thereby protecting existing offshore structures, existing platforms and flow line risers in the splash and/or wave action zone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 1978
    Date of Patent: August 11, 1981
    Assignee: Oreco III, Inc.
    Inventors: Orde R. Evans, William D. Rhodes, Joseph O. Trahan
  • Bumper protection device
    Patent number: 4198919
    Abstract: A device for and a method of inhibiting damage to a vessel and structure include a bumper mounted on a frame for absorbing the force or shock caused as the vessel moves or rams against the structure which receives the frame and bumper.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 1978
    Date of Patent: April 22, 1980
    Assignee: Oreco III, Inc.
    Inventors: Orde R. Evans, William D. Rhodes, Joseph O. Trahan