Patents by Inventor Rafael Manzano

Rafael Manzano 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).

  • Floating barriers for containing oil spills
    Patent number: 5054960
    Abstract: Floating barriers are provided with containment means (doublecoated with polyvinyl chloride) of woven twisted nylon thread and with low density polyurethane floating means. The two previous characteristics, along with a change in arrangement, size and shape of other means in current barriers, have surprisingly improved properties, such as wear resistance and use versatility, even under extreme conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 1989
    Date of Patent: October 8, 1991
    Assignee: Intevep, S.A.
    Inventors: Rafael Manzano, Anderson Chaviel