Patents by Inventor Nikunj M. Patel

Nikunj M. Patel 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 retrievable regulator module
    Patent number: 10107058
    Abstract: A retrievable module assembly can be used to install and/or de-install a blowout preventer (BOP) module from a BOP subsea where the BOP comprises one or more corresponding BOP module receivers. The retrievable module assembly typically comprises a frame configured to house and support the subsea BOP module; and a modular storage unit disposed at least partially within the frame. The modular storage unit further comprises a storage area configured to removably accept the subsea BOP module; a rotator configured to attach to and rotate the subsea BOP module, the rotator disposed at least partially within the frame; a rotator mover, slidably mounted in the frame and operatively in communication with the rotator; and a power connector operatively connected to the rotator and rotator mover and configured to interface with a power source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2018
    Assignee: OCEANEERING INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Mark L. Misuraca, William S. Averill, Simon Nockels, Nguyen Trinh, Greg Boyle, Robert A. Johnigan, Kinton Lowell Lawler, Nikunj M. Patel, Michael Forrest Brune, Michael S. Stonebraker
  • Subsea conduit cleaning skid and method
    Patent number: 9126239
    Abstract: The invention described herein is directed to a skid for cleaning subsea conduits, such as strakes and fairings, and a method of cleaning subsea conduits. This invention may be utilized for the removal of marine growth from subsea conduits.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2015
    Assignee: OCEANEERING INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Nikunj M. Patel, Noah Kirk Teichmiller, Kinton Lowell Lawler
  • SUBSEA CONDUIT CLEANING SKID AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20140158161
    Abstract: The invention described herein is directed to a skid for cleaning subsea conduits, such as strakes and fairings, and a method of cleaning subsea conduits. This invention may be utilized for the removal of marine growth from subsea conduits.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2014
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Applicant: OCEANEERING INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Nikunj M. Patel, Noah Kirk Teichmiller, Kinton Lowell Lawler
  • ROV Retrievable Regulator Module
    Publication number: 20130213660
    Abstract: A retrievable module assembly can be used to install and/or de-install a blowout preventer (BOP) module from a BOP subsea where the BOP comprises one or more corresponding BOP module receivers. The retrievable module assembly typically comprises a frame configured to house and support the subsea BOP module; and a modular storage unit disposed at least partially within the frame. The modular storage unit further comprises a storage area configured to removably accept the subsea BOP module; a rotator configured to attach to and rotate the subsea BOP module, the rotator disposed at least partially within the frame; a rotator mover, slidably mounted in the frame and operatively in communication with the rotator; and a power connector operatively connected to the rotator and rotator mover and configured to interface with a power source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2013
    Publication date: August 22, 2013
    Applicant: Oceaneering International, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark L. Misuraca, William S. Averill, Simon Nockels, Nguyen Trinh, Greg Boyle, Robert A. Johnigan, Kinton Lowell Lawler, Nikunj M. Patel, Michael Forrest Brune, Michael S. Stonebraker