This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: Deme Offshore Be Nv. Active years: 2026.
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Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2026
Title: Franky Ecran and Offshore Handling Systems.
Introduction
Franky Ecran is an inventor based in Zwijndrecht, Belgium, and is associated with DEME Offshore BE NV. His patent work addresses the handling and positioning of elongate objects in offshore operations.
Latest Patents
Ecran is credited with 1 patent: “Handling System and Method for Transferring an Elongate Object from a Storage Position into an Upending System.” The invention describes a system for moving an elongate object from storage into an upending system, particularly on a vessel deck. A skidding system lifts and moves the object into position, while an upending system turns it from a substantially horizontal orientation to a substantially vertical one. A gripper unit receives and holds one end of the object using a ring element, supported by two substantially parallelogram-shaped frames. The gripper unit can tilt between vertical and horizontal positions.
Career Highlights
The available information connects Ecran’s invention to offshore handling technology and his work with DEME Offshore BE NV. The patent focuses on coordinating lifting, skidding, gripping, and upending in a single handling arrangement.
Collaborations
Ecran’s listed coworker is Joshua Tyson Beilan. The available information does not specify their roles or describe a particular joint project.
Conclusion
Franky Ecran’s patent presents a specialized approach to transferring and upending elongate objects for offshore use, combining skidding and a tiltable gripper system.
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