US3335690A
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Floating storage unit for a fluid
Assignee: Shell USA Inc
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Filing: 1966-02-04
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Granted: 1967-08-15
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Expires: 1986-02-04
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Bob E Busking
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 14:59
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63B; B63B22/00; B63B22/02; B63B22/021
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
164 words
A FLOATING UNIT FOR THE STORAGE OF A FLUID EACH AS CRUDE OIL COMPRISING: A FLOATING STORAGE VESSEL HAVING AT LEAST ONE FLUID STORAGE TANK AND POSITIONED ON A BODY OF WATER, A ROTATABLE MEMBER RIGIDLY FIXED TO SAID VESSEL AND CARRIED THEREBY OUTBOARD THEREOF ABOVE THE SURFACE OF SAID BODY OF WATER, A SUBSTANTIALLY NON-ROTATABLE MEMBER JOURNALLED TO SAID ROTATABLE MEMBER AND SUPPORTED THEREBY TO PERMIT SAID VESSEL TO ROTATE 360* ABOUT A SUBSTANTIALLY VERTICAL AXIS, ANCHORING MEANS SECURED TO SAID NON-ROTATABLE MEMBER AND EXTENDING TO THE FLOOR OF SAID BODY OF WATER FOR ANCHORING SAID NON-ROTATABLE MEMBER TO SAID FLOOR IN A SUBSTANTIALLY NON-ROTATABLE MANNER, AT LEAST ONE SUPPLY FLOWLINE EXTENDING UP THROUGH SAID BODY OF WATER AND ATTACHED TO SAID NON-ROTATABLE MEMBER, AT LEAST ONE LOADING FLOWLINE HAVING ONE END IN COMMUNICATION WITH SAID STORAGE TANK IN SAID VESSEL, AND A FLOWLINE SWIVEL COUPLING ROTATABLY INTERCONNECTING THE OTHER END OF SAID LOADING FLOWLINE WITH SAID SUPPLY FLOWLINE ABOUT A VERTICAL AXIS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
164 words
A FLOATING UNIT FOR THE STORAGE OF A FLUID EACH AS CRUDE OIL COMPRISING: A FLOATING STORAGE VESSEL HAVING AT LEAST ONE FLUID STORAGE TANK AND POSITIONED ON A BODY OF WATER, A ROTATABLE MEMBER RIGIDLY FIXED TO SAID VESSEL AND CARRIED THEREBY OUTBOARD THEREOF ABOVE THE SURFACE OF SAID BODY OF WATER, A SUBSTANTIALLY NON-ROTATABLE MEMBER JOURNALLED TO SAID ROTATABLE MEMBER AND SUPPORTED THEREBY TO PERMIT SAID VESSEL TO ROTATE 360* ABOUT A SUBSTANTIALLY VERTICAL AXIS, ANCHORING MEANS SECURED TO SAID NON-ROTATABLE MEMBER AND EXTENDING TO THE FLOOR OF SAID BODY OF WATER FOR ANCHORING SAID NON-ROTATABLE MEMBER TO SAID FLOOR IN A SUBSTANTIALLY NON-ROTATABLE MANNER, AT LEAST ONE SUPPLY FLOWLINE EXTENDING UP THROUGH SAID BODY OF WATER AND ATTACHED TO SAID NON-ROTATABLE MEMBER, AT LEAST ONE LOADING FLOWLINE HAVING ONE END IN COMMUNICATION WITH SAID STORAGE TANK IN SAID VESSEL, AND A FLOWLINE SWIVEL COUPLING ROTATABLY INTERCONNECTING THE OTHER END OF SAID LOADING FLOWLINE WITH SAID SUPPLY FLOWLINE ABOUT A VERTICAL AXIS.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1970-08-14 | 1971-02-13 | 1971-08-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-08-14 | 1975-02-13 | 1975-08-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-08-14 | 1979-02-13 | 1979-08-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |