Patents by Inventor Michael G. Shuhatovich

Michael G. Shuhatovich 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).

  • Chain tensioning arrangement for turret moored vessel
    Patent number: 6564740
    Abstract: A single hoisting mechanism is positioned on a turret of either an external or an internal turret mooring system for a FSO or FPSO vessel and is releasably securable to each of a plurality of anchor leg chains. The mechanism is mounted for angular rotation about the center-line of the turret in order that the hoist can be angularly aligned and selectively engaged with each of the anchor leg chains or riser/umbilicals spaced around the turret.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2003
    Assignee: FMC Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Miles A. Hobdy, Stephen P. Lindblade, David M. Seaman, Michael G. Shuhatovich