Patents by Inventor Vincente R. P. Vazquez

Vincente R. P. Vazquez 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).

  • Flexible submersible compartment
    Patent number: 5324140
    Abstract: A flexible, submersible compartment for underwater work in dry conditions which is particularly suited for work on petroleum drilling structures. The flexible, submersible compartment includes a flexible bell of reinforced elastomeric material having an opening surrounded by a collar at its top portion. A rigid platform-brace having a contractible outer ring is located beneath and attached to the flexible bell. The platform-brace also includes an inner ring which can be secured to a submerged portion of the petroleum drilling structure. In the event of contact with a rigid obstacle, the flexible bell adapts to the shape of the obstacle while the platform-brace contracts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 1992
    Date of Patent: June 28, 1994
    Inventors: Jose De Jesus F. S. Lopez, Vincente R. P. Vazquez, Jose A. A. C. Yamin
  • Shock-absorbing bumper for a boat
    Patent number: D374483
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 1994
    Date of Patent: October 8, 1996
    Inventors: Jose J. F. S. Lopez, Jose A. A. C. Yamin, Vincente R. P. Vazquez, Roberto G. Sotres