This inventor holds 2 USPTO granted patents. Top assignee: Oceaneering International, Inc.. Active years: 2026.
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Years Active: 2026
Title: Simao Silva: Inventor of a Retrofit VIV Suppression Device
Introduction
Simao Silva is an inventor based in Houston, Texas, whose patent work addresses vibration challenges in subsea tubular structures. He is associated with Oceaneering International, Inc.
Latest Patents
Silva is credited with 1 patent, titled “Retrofit vortex-induced-vibration (VIV) suppression device.” The invention describes a system for reducing vortex-induced vibration in tubular structures, such as risers, that have already been deployed subsea. It uses ropes or cables wound helically around the tubular structure, where the winding acts as a VIV suppression device.
Career Highlights
Silva’s patented work focuses on a practical retrofit approach to vibration suppression for subsea infrastructure. The design is intended to be applied to tubular structures already in service or deployed, rather than requiring a different structure from the outset.
Collaborations
Silva’s listed coworker is Matthew Smith. His professional association with Oceaneering International, Inc. places his work in the subsea engineering and offshore technology field.
Conclusion
Simao Silva’s patent presents a retrofit method for mitigating vortex-induced vibration in subsea tubulars, reflecting an engineering focus on practical solutions for offshore infrastructure.
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