Patents by Inventor Julio Ribeiro

Julio Ribeiro 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).

  • Compensating suspension element configuration
    Publication number: 20050196242
    Abstract: A compensating suspension element configuration, in Y format, which tends to minimize undesirable movements at the top of suspended pipes in floating structures and to facilitate the arrangement of incoming pipes and the correct operation to install and connect these. More particularly, this design is applicable for use in deep and ultra-deep water operation and prioritizes the operational performance of flexible pipes (risers) and other pipes that arrive at the floating structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2005
    Publication date: September 8, 2005
    Applicant: PETROLEO BRASILEIRO S.A. - PETROBRAS
    Inventors: Isaias Masetti, Ana Dos Santos Costa, Luis Costa, Julio Ribeiro