Patents by Inventor Michael P. Sykes

Michael P. Sykes 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).

  • ROV friendly vortex induced vibration inhibitor and method of use
    Patent number: 8475085
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a vortex induced vibration inhibitor (“VIVI”) comprising a hollow cylindrical housing having an elongated opening defined by locking edges. The housing is operable between an open and a closed position. Connecting assemblies include barbed connector pins received in grooved housings. Connector slots are provided in the connector and receptor housings. Retainer pins provide for release of connecting assemblies. Spacers are provided to limit movement of the housing in relation to the surrounded structure. An alignment stub is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2013
    Assignee: VIV Suppression, Inc.
    Inventors: Rodney H Masters, Kinton Lawler, Randy W. Masters, Michael P. Sykes
  • ROV FRIENDLY VORTEX INDUCED VIBRATION INHIBITOR AND METHOD OF USE
    Publication number: 20100156088
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a vortex induced vibration inhibitor (“VIVI”) comprising a hollow cylindrical housing having an elongated opening defined by locking edges. The housing is operable between an open and a closed position. Connecting assemblies include barbed connector pins received in grooved housings. Connector slots are provided in the connector and receptor housings. Retainer pins provide for release of connecting assemblies. Spacers are provided to limit movement of the housing in relation to the surrounded structure. An alignment stub is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2010
    Publication date: June 24, 2010
    Applicant: VIV SUPPRESSION, INC.
    Inventors: Rodney H. Masters, Kinton Lawler, Randy W. Masters, Michael P. Sykes
  • ROV friendly vortex induced vibration inhibitor and method of use
    Patent number: 7674074
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a vortex induced vibration inhibitor (“VIVI”) comprising a hollow cylindrical housing having an elongated opening defined by locking edges. The housing is operable between an open and a closed position. Connecting assemblies include barbed connector pins received in grooved housings. Connector slots are provided in the connector and receptor housings. Retainer pins provide for release of connecting assemblies. Spacers are provided to limit movement of the housing in relation to the surrounded structure. An alignment stub is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2010
    Assignee: VIV Suppression, Inc.
    Inventors: Rodney H. Masters, Kinton Lawler, Randy W. Masters, Michael P. Sykes