William H West

Address:

1415 Wavecrest Ln, Houston, TX 77062

VIN:

1FAFP53U47A113865

Make:

FORD

Model:

TAURUS

Year:

2007

US Patent:

8511245, Aug 20, 2013

Filed:

Oct 14, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/274207

Inventors:

Julie Ann Dehne - Cypress TX, US
William Andrew West - Friendswood TX, US
Donald Wayne Allen - Richmond TX, US
Philip Albert Larson - La Mirada CA, US
Dean Leroy Henning - Richmond TX, US

Assignee:

VIV Solutions LLC - Richmond TX

International Classification:

F15D 1/10

US Classification:

114243

Abstract:

An apparatus including a strake section having a plurality of helical fins separated by at least one helical opening. A method including forming a helically shaped fin that independently maintains the helical shape once formed.

US Patent:

20100050921, Mar 4, 2010

Filed:

Oct 11, 2007

Appl. No.:

12/444848

Inventors:

Donald Wayne Allen - Richmond TX, US
Christopher Steven West - Pearland TX, US
William Andrew West - Friendswood TX, US

International Classification:

B63B 17/00
B63B 27/00
B63B 35/44
B63B 35/00
B63G 8/00
B63G 8/14

US Classification:

114322, 114268, 441133, 114264, 114312

Abstract:

There is disclosed a system comprising a vessel floating in a body of water, a line comprising a first portion connected to the vessel and a second portion in the body of water, a tool connected to the second portion of the line, the tool in the body of water below the vessel, a stationary apparatus connected to the second portion of the line, the stationary apparatus in the body of water below the vessel, and a mechanism on the vessel connected to the first portion of the line, the mechanism adapted to keep the line taut as the vessel heaves up and down.

US Patent:

20120168019, Jul 5, 2012

Filed:

Dec 28, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/338747

Inventors:

Donald Wayne Allen - Richmond TX, US
Dean Leroy Henning - Richmond TX, US
William Andrew West - Friendswood TX, US
Philip Albert Larson - La Mirada CA, US

Assignee:

VIV Solutions LLC - Richmond TX

International Classification:

F16L 55/04
B28B 1/02
B29C 47/00

US Classification:

138103, 264299, 264310

Abstract:

An apparatus including a fairing having a tail portion and an end portion capable of suppressing a vortex-induced vibration of a tubular. The apparatus further including a stabilizing member attached to the end portion of the fairing, the stabilizing member dimensioned to increase a thickness of the end portion of the fairing and a flange member attached to the stabilizing member, the flange member dimensioned to increase a chord dimension of the fairing so as to improve a stability of the fairing.

US Patent:

20130039702, Feb 14, 2013

Filed:

Feb 7, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/368241

Inventors:

WILLIAM ANDREW WEST - Friendswood TX, US
Donald Wayne Allen - Richmond TX, US
Dean Leroy Henning - Richmond TX, US

Assignee:

VIV Solutions LLC - Richmond TX

International Classification:

E02D 5/60
F16B 7/00

US Classification:

405216, 403335

Abstract:

A system including a votex-induced vibration (VIV) suppression device dimensioned to suppress a vortex induced vibration of a support structure, the VIV suppression device having a base portion that encircles at least a portion of the support structure and a support member formed along the base portion. The system further including a collar having a body portion defining an annular channel and a flange portion extending outwardly from the annular channel, the flange portion dimensioned to form a receiving channel around the support structure for receiving the support member. The support member is received within the receiving channel to secure the VIV suppression device to the support structure and the VIV suppression device is capable of rotating around the support structure along the receiving channel.

US Patent:

20200115972, Apr 16, 2020

Filed:

Dec 12, 2019

Appl. No.:

16/711938

Inventors:

- Richmond TX, US
Julie Ann Dehne - Cypress TX, US
William Andrew West - Friendswood TX, US

International Classification:

E21B 19/22
E21B 17/01

Abstract:

An apparatus and method for helically installing a vortex-induced vibration (VIV) suppression fin about a tubular. The apparatus may include an outer ring member dimensioned to encircle an underlying tubular and an inner ring member positioned concentrically inward from the outer ring member. The inner ring member is configured to rotate with respect to at least one of the outer ring member or the tubular as the outer ring member moves along the tubular. The apparatus may further include a fin guide configured to receive a fin and helically position the fin along the tubular as the inner ring member rotates. A method of installing a vortex-induced vibration (VIV) suppression fin about a tubular may include removably attaching a VIV suppression fin to an installation member. The installation member may be positioned along a tubular and moved about the tubular to helically position the fin around the tubular.

US Patent:

20180100353, Apr 12, 2018

Filed:

Dec 12, 2017

Appl. No.:

15/839756

Inventors:

- Richmond TX, US
Julie Ann Dehne - Cypress TX, US
William Andrew West - Friendswood TX, US

International Classification:

E21B 7/12
E21B 41/00

Abstract:

An apparatus and method for helically installing a vortex-induced vibration (VIV) suppression fin about a tubular. The apparatus may include an outer ring member dimensioned to encircle an underlying tubular and an inner ring member positioned concentrically inward from the outer ring member. The inner ring member is configured to rotate with respect to at least one of the outer ring member or the tubular as the outer ring member moves along the tubular. The apparatus may further include a fin guide configured to receive a fin and helically position the fin along the tubular as the inner ring member rotates. A method of installing a vortex-induced vibration (VIV) suppression fin about a tubular may include removably attaching a VIV suppression fin to an installation member. The installation member may be positioned along a tubular and moved about the tubular to helically position the fin around the tubular.

US Patent:

20150233494, Aug 20, 2015

Filed:

May 4, 2015

Appl. No.:

14/703078

Inventors:

- Richmond TX, US
Dean Leroy Henning - Richmond TX, US
William Andrew West - Friendswood TX, US
Philip Albert Larson - La Mirada CA, US

International Classification:

F16L 1/15
B29C 39/08
B29C 47/00

Abstract:

An apparatus including a fairing operable to suppress a vortex-induced vibration of a tubular, the fairing having a body portion and a tail portion that tapers from the body portion to an end portion, the body portion defining an annulus dimensioned to encircle a tubular. The apparatus further including a stabilizing member positioned along the body portion, the stabilizing member being dimensioned to stabilize the fairing along a tubular positioned within the annulus.

US Patent:

20150108305, Apr 23, 2015

Filed:

Dec 23, 2014

Appl. No.:

14/581915

Inventors:

- Richmond TX, US
William Andrew West - Friendswood TX, US
Jeffrey Robert Dupuis - Houston TX, US
Julie Ann Dehne - Cypress TX, US

International Classification:

F16M 13/02
E21B 17/01

US Classification:

2482301

Abstract:

A vortex-induced vibration (VIV) suppression system configured to accommodate a change in an underlying tubular diameter. The system including an encircling member dimensioned to at least partially encircle an underlying tubular. The encircling member may be, for example, a collar or a VIV suppression device such as a strake, or any other type of VIV suppression device. The system further including a band member dimensioned to encircle the encircling member and hold the encircling member around the underlying tubular at a desired axial position. A spring member may further be provided. The spring member may be positioned between the encircling member and the band member and dimensioned to contract in response to an increase in a diameter of the underlying tubular and expand in response to a decrease in a diameter of the underlying tubular such that the encircling member remains at the desired axial position.