Title:
ROV FRIENDLY VORTEX INDUCED VIBRATION INHIBITOR
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO2006053285
Kind Code:
B1
Abstract:
The present invention discloses a vortex induced vibration inhibitor ("VIVI") comprising a hollow cylindrical housing having an elongated opening defined by locking edges. The housing is operable between an open and a closed position. Connecting assemblies include barbed connector pins received in grooved housings. Connector slots are provided in the connector and receptor housings. Retainer pins provide for release of connecting assemblies. Spacers are provided to limit movement of the housing in relation to the surrounded structure. An alignment stub is provided.
Inventors:
MASTERS RODNEY (US)
LAWLER KINTON (US)
MASTERS RANDY (US)
SYKES P MICHAEL (US)
LAWLER KINTON (US)
MASTERS RANDY (US)
SYKES P MICHAEL (US)
Application Number:
PCT/US2005/041137
Publication Date:
March 15, 2007
Filing Date:
November 14, 2005
Export Citation:
Assignee:
VIV SUPPRESSION INC (US)
MASTERS RODNEY (US)
LAWLER KINTON (US)
MASTERS RANDY (US)
SYKES P MICHAEL (US)
MASTERS RODNEY (US)
LAWLER KINTON (US)
MASTERS RANDY (US)
SYKES P MICHAEL (US)
International Classes:
E02D5/60
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