Patents by Inventor Samao SILVA

Samao SILVA 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).

  • Remotely deployed and operated drone-based sealed tank inspections
    Patent number: 12625505
    Abstract: A remotely deployed and operated drone-based sealed tank inspector comprises a direct replacement of normal hatch cover which is a sealed hatch cover comprising electrical penetrations, a sealing cable transit, and a predetermined set of eyelets for retention of lifting slings, and is handled using small hoist and parking stand. Drone-based inspections, including ultrasonic (UT) and visual inspections, may be remotely accomplished by deploying the remotely deployed and operated drone-based sealable tank inspector and using it for inspection and testing, including visual inspection, such as those required to be performed inside a sealed, inert-environment tank.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2024
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2026
    Assignee: Oceaneering International, Inc.
    Inventors: Nikunj Patel, Samao Silva, Matthew Smith
  • Remotely Deployed and Operated Drone-based Sealed Tank Inspections
    Publication number: 20250044809
    Abstract: A remotely deployed and operated drone-based sealed tank inspector comprises a direct replacement of normal hatch cover which is a sealed hatch cover comprising electrical penetrations, a sealing cable transit, and a predetermined set of eyelets for retention of lifting slings, and is handled using small hoist and parking stand. Drone-based inspections, including ultrasonic (UT) and visual inspections, may be remotely accomplished by deploying the remotely deployed and operated drone-based sealable tank inspector and using it for inspection and testing, including visual inspection, such as those required to be performed inside a sealed, inert-environment tank.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2024
    Publication date: February 6, 2025
    Applicant: Oceaneering International, Inc.
    Inventors: Nikunj PATEL, Samao SILVA, Matthew SMITH
  • RETROFIT VORTEX-INDUCED-VIBRATION (VIV) SUPPRESSION DEVICE
    Publication number: 20250019917
    Abstract: The disclosed invention comprises a vortex-induced-vibration (VIV) suppression system for tubulars, such as tubular structures (e.g., a riser), and uses a winding, e.g., ropes or cables, wound around tubular structures in a helical manner already deployed subsea. The helically wound ropes or cables tend to act as a VIV suppression device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2024
    Publication date: January 16, 2025
    Applicant: Oceaneering International, Inc.
    Inventors: Samao SILVA, Nikunj PATEL, Matthew SMITH
  • Retrofit Vortex-Induced Vibration (VIV) Suppression Device
    Publication number: 20250020028
    Abstract: The disclosed invention comprises a vortex-induced-vibration (VIV) suppression system for tubulars, such as tubular structures (e.g., a riser), and uses a winding, e.g., ropes or cables, wound around tubular structures in a helical manner already deployed subsea. The helically wound ropes or cables tend to act as a VIV suppression device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2024
    Publication date: January 16, 2025
    Applicant: Oceaneering International, Inc.
    Inventors: Samao SILVA, Nikunj PATEL, Matthew SMITH