US3155069A
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Mooring arrangements for ships
Assignee: B P TANKER Co Ltd
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Filing: 1963-08-13
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Granted: 1964-11-03
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Expires: 1983-08-13
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Ross John William
- 👤 Hopkins Kenneth William
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 07:11
CPC Classifications
E; E02; E02B; E02B3/00; E02B3/20; E02B3/24; B; B63; B63B; B63B21/00; B63B21/50; B63B22/00; B63B22/02; B63B22/021; B63B22/025; B63B2021/001; B63B2021/002
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
135 words
A MOORING ARRANGEMENT FOR A SHIP COMPRISING A FIXED MEMBER, A FLOATABLE MEMBER ADAPTED TO ABSORB ENERGY WHEN SAID MEMBER IS TILTED ABOUT A HORIZONTAL AXIS, A LONGITUDINALLY EXTENDING MEMBER ADAPTED TO SUPPORT, IN USE, SAID FLOATABLE MEMBER BETWEEN SAID FIXED MEMBER AND THE SHIP, MEANS FOR FLEXIBLY CONNECTING SAID FLOATABLE MEMBER TO SAID LONGITUDINALLY EXTENDING MEMBER SO THAT THE FLOATABLE MEMBER IS CAPABLE FOR ROTATING ABOUT A HORIZONTAL AXIS, AND MEANS CONNECTIBLE WITH SAID FLOATABLE MEMBER IN VERTICALLY SPACED RELATION TO SAID HORIZONTAL AXIS, FOR ATTACHING THE SHIP TO SAID FLOATABLE MEMBER SO THAT WHEN, IN USE, THE SHIP TENDS TO MOVE IN A DIRECTION AWAY FROM THE FLOATABLE MEMBER, SAID FLOATABLE MEMBER MAY BE CAUSED TO ROTATE BY SAID ATTACHING MEANS ABOUT SAID HORIZONTAL AXIS TO ALLOW SUCH MOVEMENT WITH ABSORPTION OF ENERGY.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
135 words
A MOORING ARRANGEMENT FOR A SHIP COMPRISING A FIXED MEMBER, A FLOATABLE MEMBER ADAPTED TO ABSORB ENERGY WHEN SAID MEMBER IS TILTED ABOUT A HORIZONTAL AXIS, A LONGITUDINALLY EXTENDING MEMBER ADAPTED TO SUPPORT, IN USE, SAID FLOATABLE MEMBER BETWEEN SAID FIXED MEMBER AND THE SHIP, MEANS FOR FLEXIBLY CONNECTING SAID FLOATABLE MEMBER TO SAID LONGITUDINALLY EXTENDING MEMBER SO THAT THE FLOATABLE MEMBER IS CAPABLE FOR ROTATING ABOUT A HORIZONTAL AXIS, AND MEANS CONNECTIBLE WITH SAID FLOATABLE MEMBER IN VERTICALLY SPACED RELATION TO SAID HORIZONTAL AXIS, FOR ATTACHING THE SHIP TO SAID FLOATABLE MEMBER SO THAT WHEN, IN USE, THE SHIP TENDS TO MOVE IN A DIRECTION AWAY FROM THE FLOATABLE MEMBER, SAID FLOATABLE MEMBER MAY BE CAUSED TO ROTATE BY SAID ATTACHING MEANS ABOUT SAID HORIZONTAL AXIS TO ALLOW SUCH MOVEMENT WITH ABSORPTION OF ENERGY.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1967-11-03 | 1968-05-04 | 1968-11-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-11-03 | 1972-05-04 | 1972-11-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-11-03 | 1976-05-04 | 1976-11-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |