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Apparatus and method for securing a fairing to a marine element

US8834070B2 · kind B2 · utility

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20Claims

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Assignee

VIV Suppression, Inc. · US

Inventors

Rodney H. Masters · Houston, US
Billy L. Griffith · Houston, US

Key dates

Filing date	Dec 8, 2010
Grant date	Sep 16, 2014
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Feb 14, 2031

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY10T29/49826
WIPO fieldTransport
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Apparatus and methods for securing a fairing around a marine element. The apparatus can include first and second opposing sides, and a third side extending between the first and second sides. An attachment mechanism can extend from the third side, and is configured to interlock with a corresponding attachment mechanism of an opposing connector to secure the fairing around a marine element.

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