Patents by Inventor Simao Silva

Simao 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).

  • Retrofit vortex-induced vibration (VIV) suppression device
    Patent number: 12774638
    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: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2024
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2026
    Assignee: Oceaneering International, Inc.
    Inventors: Simao Silva, Nikunj Patel, Matthew Smith
  • Retrofit vortex-induced-vibration (VIV) suppression device
    Patent number: 12747640
    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: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2024
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2026
    Assignee: Oceaneering International, Inc.
    Inventors: Simao Silva, Nikunj Patel, Matthew Smith